Next Generation Carriers

NALC President Brian Renfroe came on to talk about contract campaigns, contracts rallies, and what he prepares to do leading up to the 2026 NALC / USPS contract talks. Build A Fighting NALC '2026 Contract Demands' survey: https://www.fightingnalc.com/survey

In The Office(Contract Talk)

Route Inspections, Part 5(Contract Talk)

Jamie Gregory NALC Branch 2819  Acredale Steward

Route Inspections, Part 4(Contract Talk)

Article that was used to guide the discussion: 11 Major Challenges Women Face in the Workplace Outro: 'Which Side Are You On' Florence Reece was an American social activist, poet, and folksong writer. She is best known for the song "Which Side Are You On?" which she originally wrote at the age of twelve while her father was out on strike with other coal miners. In 1931, during th...

Route inspections, Part 3(Contract Talk)

NALC Vice-President James Henry and NALC NBA Mike Caref sit down and discuss the need for NALC members to unite and mobilize for a fair contract in 2026. If you're interested in helping to mobilize the members in your area; send an email to: NextGenerationCarriers@gmail.com

Massachusetts Build A Fighting NALC(Mass. BFN) held a 'NALC Candidate Night' on Sept. 16th with Tom Rooney in attendance as Branch 34(Boston) President. Candidates: Mike Caref Corey Walton Paul Boulanger

Route Inspections, Part 2(Contract Talk)

We are joined by Joshua Shrum(Branch 4374) and Alan Gegax(Branch 2502). Bare Basics: Pro-Reform Candidate, with a slate. A campaign team of supporters and volunteers. Phone numbers and email addresses of members who will vote for you. Campaigning at the gates and in the shops Quality campaign literature mailed the day before the ballots are mailed out. At least one mailing to all members in the lo...

Next Generation Carriers and guests are individual union members speaking in a personal capacity and they do not represent the views of the NALC , the United States Postal Service, or any other entity that is spoken on this program. ​ James Capone , President of Branch 764 ​ Graig Samoluk , President of Branch 334 ​ Tom Rooney , President of Branch 34 ​ Bill Kriebel , President of Branch 254

Joe Burns, former local union(AFSCME) president active in strike solidarity, is a labor negotiator and attorney. He is the author of the book Reviving the Strike: How Working People Can Regain Power and Transform America Book: Class Struggle Solidarity Book: Strike Bike Book: Reviving The Strike(PDF)

July 2024 - Contract Talk - Route Inspections

Article that was used to guide the discussion: 11 Major Challenges Women Face in the Workplace

NALC Route Protection Pocket Handbook

Reviving Unionism inside the NALC w/ Joe Burns

Letter Carrier Perfect IV(PDF)

Next Generation Carriers and guests   are individual union members speaking in a personal capacity and they do not represent the views of the NALC , the United States Postal Service, or any other entity that is spoken on this program. James Capone , President of Branch 764 Graig Samoluk , President of Branch 334 Paul Boulanger , President of Branch 44 Dan Wheeler , President of Branch 25

Wednesday, September 3rd the NALC Executive Council met to discuss the dispute resolution process and preparations for the next round of collective bargaining. Business Agent Mike Caref of Region 3 Illinois came onto our podcast to break down that meeting for the general membership of the NALC. Donate to Mike Caref Donate to Concerned Letter Carriers

NALC Route Protection Program(PDF) -------------- M-01106(PDF) -------------- EL-801(PDF) -------------- M-00605(PDF)

El barrio de NALC Roundtable of various NALC members that attended their Texas State Association Convention.

The 2018 NALC Guide to Route Inspections 00:15:23 - Section One: Principles of Route Inspections 00:39:27 - Section Two: Before the Week of Count and Inspection 01:10:47 - Section Three: During the Week of Count and Inspection 01:50:47 - Section Four: After the Week of Count and Inspection 02:10:59 - Section Five: Carrier Consultations 02:32:41 - Section Six: Route Adjustments 03:00:33 - Section S...

[August 21st]SEIU 1199 and Butler Hospital Reached Tentative Agreement: https://governor.ri.gov/press-releases/governor-mckee-and-ri-afl-cio-commend-seiu-1199-ne-and-butler-hospital-reaching

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...