Next Generation Carriers

On May 15, 2025, nearly 800 healthcare workers at Butler Hospital, a major psychiatric hospital serving the region, launched an open-ended unfair labor practice (ULP) strike. Represented by SEIU 1199 New England, these workers include mental health staff, food service workers, nurses, call center staff, therapists, clerical staff, and more. The strike was authorized by an overwhelming majority: 91...

Mike Caref is currently running for the NALC President position. We talk about why is he the only NALC NBA that has a podcast and he takes questions from various NALC members. Learn More: https://caref4prez.org

Testing out a Sunday morning News/Education 10-minute format. Directed at CCAs/PTFs on Sundays and Regulars on their ride to work on Monday mornings. 5 topics discussed: ​City Carriers Salaries, ​Newly hired CCAs contract rights,  ​What areas are hiring direct to Career status, ​How to become a successful union organizer, ​Mike Caref live on our podcast August 13th 9pm EST.

Marc Mancini talks about the assaults inside Pittsburgh on USPS letter carriers.

Cesar Hernandez, Ernest Gonzales, and Jose Rodriguez jump on to talk about the upcoming 2025 NALC Texas State Association Convention. Cesar Hernandez is running for re-election of District 5 political rep for Texas. Also, Josh Towne from the Building A Fighting NALC Rhode Island chapter encourages all members in/around Rhode Island to walk the healthcare workers picket line on Sunday, July 27th.

Union leaders from across the nation answer 24 questions related to heat safety. Corey Walton (From A To Arbitration podcast) Alan Gegax & Michael Brasaemle (Classes of Mail podcast) Richie Ray(Hot House podcast) Joshua Shrum (Parcels of Knowledge podcast) Mallory Eubanks & John Morris (CCA Corner podcast) Elliot Simmons (On the Workroom Floor podcast) James Capone (Next Generation Carrier...

Bobby Damatin is legendary inside Region 14. Bobby continues to fight for area wages(T-COLAs) for the high cost of living cities throughout the 48 states. ---- Branch 84(Pittsburgh) July 13th. 2pm. Enough is Enough Rally. 841 California Ave PGH PA, 15212

Chapter 2 of the book: Undelivered by Philip Rubio

Undelivered: From the Great Postal Strike of 1970 to the Manufactured Crisis of the U.S. Postal Service By Philip F. Rubio   BFN Study Group:  Undelivered  on July 13: Zoom Registration   FREE PDF    Buy the Book

Enforcing Heat Safety at USPS: ​ https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3_Fp6sJzSUCXW7tbzB0E5A ​ CCA Summer Material: https://www.fightingnalc.com/cca-summer-materials ​ NLRB's Employee Rights Under the NLRA: https://www.nlrb.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/pages/node-251/employee-rights-under-the-nlra-poster-two-page-85-x-11-version-pdf-2022.pdf ​ Teamsters for a Democratic Union - Parking...

Mental Health inside the USPS / NALC

The Valley Labor Report; episode with APWU President Mark Dimondstein: CLICK HERE Working Class History: The Stonewall riots and Pride Pride at Work WGCU News Coverage: Federal workers protest at Senator Rick Scott's office SEIU: End ICE Raids and Military Escalation Against Protestors Petition

Questions and Answers on Federal Employees Retirement System(FERS) This episode only covers FERS BASIC BENEFIT PLAN. The next episode will cover: SOCIAL SECURITY, THRIFT SAVINGS PLAN, and GENERAL RETIREMENT INFORMATION. PDF Edition Where can I call if I have questions/problems concerning my retirement benefits? The NALC Retirement Office operates a toll free number (800-424-5186) on Monday, Wednes...

Handbook M-41: City Delivery Carriers Duties and Responsibilities(PDF)

We sit down with David J Grosskopf Jr  and talk about collective action. Please share this with all federal workers .

John Murphy on a useless, meaningless rant. Enjoy! Contact Your Senators. Select your State, then it’ll show you your Senators with their office phone number; www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm Contact your House Representatives. Select your State, then it’ll show you your House Rep with their office phone number; https://www.house.gov/representatives

Resources: https://www.savethepostoffice.com/wells-fargo-offers-framework-for-postal-privatization https://truthout.org/articles/wells-fargo-wants-to-privatize-usps-we-should-dismantle-the-mega-bank-instead https://jacobin.com/2025/03/wells-fargo-usps-privatization-trump https://inthesetimes.com/article/wells-fargo-post-office-usps-trump-musk-doge-privatize

Current NALC Vice President James Henry is running for the President position of the NALC in 2026. Learn more: www. ConcernedLetterCarriers.com

Greg Dennis; Voter Choice MA: https://voterchoicema.org

DISCLAIMER: Jenna Morin and Stephanie LaGreca asked Next Generation Carriers podcast to publish this meeting online so it can be spread around to other NALC Branch Presidents/Leaders to stay informed and aware of the call to action. Jenna/Stephanie[UPDATE April 23rd 2025]:Here are bullet points from the feedback with the Presidents last night.1.) Appointed a committee of volunteers 2.) Template le...

Elliot Simmons co-host of On The Workroom Floor . A podcast where 2 NALC Shop Stewards discuss various topics and share their thoughts, experiences, and helpful information to aid all shop stewards and grow their knowledge base. Elliot and Renfroe Region 7 Conference Video Mike Caref, NALC business agent for Illinois and also current 2026 candidate for NALC President , against Brian Renfroe. Call...

April 7th was the Committee of Presidents. We have Branch Presidents(Melissa R., Paul B., Richie Ray, Greg D., Travis A., John Cruz) that were at COP digest what happened and other Branch Presidents talk about moving forward. Episode breakdown: - NALC Voter Turnout on the TA - International Workers’ Day - COP(starts at 30-minute mark) This episode really highlights why Renfroe needs to be voted ou...

Round Table of Presidents. A reoccurring segment of NALC Branch Presidents sitting down, discussing important issues, and updating the membership on news/events. If you're a Branch President and want to come onto the Round Table of Presidents; send us an email:  nextgenerationcarriers@gmail.com  and let us know the Branch and what topics you want to discuss.

“All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” ― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the Ring

March 28th 2025. Thoughts and Opinions of John Murphy.