Southeast Pennsylvania Merged Branch Item to the July 2017 Postal Record Eric K. Jackson, Branch 725 Scribe One of the worst things in life is to be taken for granted. Our company does this so well. Whether we miss a scan, misdeliver mail/packages, or can’t make it to work. What’s the first thing we hear? It’s the ole “that is a condition of your job” b.s. talk. We also hear “you get paid to do a job”. This is as if we are machines and can never make a mistake. The fact of the matter is that they royally screw up often. And their fear of their bosses makes them try and take it out on us. But we persevere, we are so resilient. And the #1 reason is the NALC. It’s one thing for management to take us for granted but many of us take this great union for granted. I had the privilege of going down to Washington D.C. last month for our annual Congressional Breakfast. There, me and our brethren from all over the state spoke with our politicians on behalf of “all” letter carriers. It’s very inspiring seeing the same leaders that I see at all these events. They just go about the business of helping letter carriers. That’s admirable, particularly during the vacation season. To that end, it was so great to attend with fellow Branch 725 members President Rhonda Massari, Belinda Tridente, , Colleen Haynes, Mary Beth Lloyd, Joseph Pease, and Margarite Polite. These people used their own AL to work on behalf of letter carriers. We work at a job that pays well, has many union negotiated rights. So, I say USE THEM! The NALC (ironically) has worked vigorously to negotiate a contract with vision, incite and purpose. If ratified, we will enjoy all the benefits of said contract. But will it be taken for granted? Eric Jackson, Branch 725 |
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January 28, 2017 Branch 725 Steward workshop Tuesday February 7, 2016 @ 7:00 PM All stewards are encouraged to attend this workshop that will focus on the Dispute Resolution Process. (DRP) We will have a sign-up sheet at our next meeting on February 1st for those that have not signed up. Stewards can also contact President Rhonda Massari @ 610-461-8333. The focus on this workshop will begin with the ins and outs of the Pre-Disciplinary Interview (PDI) and will carry through each step of the DRP process. This training will be designed to answer any questions or concerns that our Shop Stewards have regarding the grievance process. We will have a wealth of knowledge on our panel to include President Massari, Vice-President Les Dillman, Recording Secretary Rick Murphy, Marcus Hook Shop Steward Belinda Tridente and myself to answer all questions and address any area of concern that stewards may have. I look forward to seeing you on February 7th. Joe Pease, Branch 725 |
June 17, 2017 Gowdy takes over as Oversight Committee chairman On June 13, Rep. Trey Gowdy (R-SC) took over as chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, replacing Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-UT), who announced he would leave Congress on June 30. Click here to read more. Budget process underway in Congress With the Trump administration’s first full budget request for Fiscal Year 2018 out, Congress now turns to its onerous task of pulling together its own budget principles and will decide whether it includes some, all or none of the White House's priorities. Click here to read more. Tell Congress to reject the White House’s FY2018 budget proposals It’s time to hit the phones. Budget talks for Fiscal Year 2018 have begun, with the White House calling for inexcusable hits to federal employees’ retirement benefits and to cuts to the Postal Service. Click here to read more. Congress passes VA Accountability Bill and Whistleblower Protection Act On June 13, the House of Representatives passed the Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act, a bill that weakens longstanding civil service protections for VA employees. Click here to read more. Senate committee holds hearing on STOP Act A Senate committee held a hearing on a bill to require merchandise mailed to the U.S. to be subject to Customs review and to require advanced electronic tracking of all packages and large envelopes mailed to the United States. Click here to read more. Senate committee approves nomination of Vought for OMB leader The Senate Budget Committee voted on June 14 to advance Russell Vought’s nomination to the position of deputy director at the Office of Management and Budget. Click here to read more. NALC members from Pennsylvania on Capitol Hill More than 100 letter carrier activists from Pennsylvania traveled to Washington, DC, June 6 and 7 to educate their members of Congress on issues of importance to letter carriers, including NALC’s priority resolutions. Click here to read more. Resolutions update With 221 co-sponsors on H.Res. 15 (six-day mail delivery) and 237 on H.Res. 28 (door delivery), both measures would almost certainly pass the House if put to a vote. Thank you for your hard work on these resolutions—but we can’t stop now. Congress still needs education from letter carriers on these resolutions, as well as on H.Res. 31 (service standards), which needs more co-sponsors. All of these resolutions have seen broad bipartisan support in previous Congresses, and our progress toward exceeding a majority of voting co-sponsors for each is on track. There’s more work to do—keep it up. H.Res. 15 (six-day mail delivery): —221 co-sponsors Click here to find out whether your rep is a co-sponsor. H.Res. 28 (door delivery):—237 co-sponsors Click here to find out whether your rep is a co-sponsor. H.Res. 31 (service standards):—187 co-sponsors Click here to find out whether your rep is a co-sponsor. |
The President's Report Rhonda Massari June 20, 2017 Heat Related It’s that time of year again, when the temperatures begin to rise, and the potential for heat related illnesses becomes a factor during your daily work routines. It’s important to remember the keys to staying cool and safe this summer season. Here are some quick tips for battling the heat: 1. Hydrate before, during and after work. Prevention is important, so make sure to maintain good hydration by drinking at least 8-ounces of water every 20 minutes. Soda and sugary drinks and drinks containing caffeine should be avoided. 2. Dress appropriately for the weather. On warm days, make sure to wear light colored, loose fitting, breathable clothing to keep body temperatures down. 3. Utilize shade to stay cool. When possible, use shaded areas to stay out of direct sunlight. When you feel the effects of heat stress, find shade and take the time to hydrate. 4. Know the signs of heat stress. You should understand what heat stress is, and how it can affect your health and safety. Here are some things to look out for: Hot, dry skin or profuse sweating Headache Confusion or dizziness Nausea Muscle cramps Weakness or fatigue Rash Finally, it’s important to notify your supervisor or call 911 if you’re experiencing signs of heat related illnesses. This will not only ensure your safety, but can also save your life! Don't take these signs lightly. Take care of yourself. You can download the OSHA heat index app for information on the Heat risk conditions and how to work safely in weather related condition. Information on the app is found above. Please remember to take these precautions and look out for each other. If you are experiencing any resistance from management in your office, please see your shop steward or call the Union office immediately. Be safe! May 3, 2017 Beautification Thanks so much to our Beautification committee of one Barb KEARNEY who did an amazing job of planting flowers at the Union Hall well into the dark of night!! It looks great!! Tuesday Nights Tuesday night at the Union Hall as Director of Education Joe Pease, Recording Secretary Rick Murphy and Clifton Heights Shop Steward Colleen Haynes are hard at work writing grievances. Stop by on Tuesdays and join in on the fun!! There is a seat waiting for you. We are here to assist our members after office hours for your convenience. Call the Union office for details. |
April 19, 2016 Director of Route Inspection: Les Dillman Vice President Branch 725 Fss I thought we were done with the fss adjustments but here we go again. I want to remind everyone that fss is a management program and not endorsed by the NALC. The review process however is. How fss has worked in the past is management would select a period and add up all of your case able flats and come up with a percentage that was going to be placed on the machine. They would then make adjustments in the offices off of these numbers. After 60 days you would review the office and if changes were need they would be made at this time. This time around management will implement fss with no changes being made and in 30 days review the office. If changes are required they will be made at this time. Once the changes are made and implemented than your 60 day review will begin. CDRAPP We are finishing up our reviews in our last couple of offices. Once again CDRAPP was very good for our letter carriers in our district. Newtown Square originally was receiving one full time route and a aux. Through the review it was determined that the aux will now become a full time position and this would also create another Q2 position. Hats off to the letter carriers in Wayne they did a nice job during their review period maintaining their street time. We will be doing some minor changes to territory in Wayne. |
June 19, 2017 Branch 725 Newsletter NALC 2017 National RAP Session Update Eric Jackson, Branch Treasurer and Scribe Four members from Branch 725 attended the 2017 National Rap Session. Rhonda Massari, Eric Jackson, Joseph Pease, and Richard Murphy along with more than 1,000 leaders from all over the country attended the 3-day conference on June 13th through June 15th. National rap sessions are for state and branch presidents/designees and are authorized in non-convention years by the NALC Constitution under Article 3, Section 4(b). The rap session was used to educate branch leaders about the proposed contract. It’s hoped that this will give all NALC members the opportunity to get questions answered prior to submitting ratification ballots. The training was very enlightening. Not only did we get an understanding the proposed National Agreement, they gave us insight on the negotiation process and where they are going in the future. This information helped me to respect even more the vision that NALC National President Fred Rolando. This communication process is not new to the NALC. During the year we gather several times to meet, train, and disseminate information. Some of the elements of the proposed agreement were highlighted in the latest edition of the NALC bulletin. But there are so many details that I could not adequately represent them in this writing. What I would like you to know is the Proposed National Agreement, a well laid out Summary of the Tentative Agreement along with the ratification ballot is being printed up as we speak. They will be sent out to every active member. Consistent with Article 2, Section 1 (a) of the NALC Constitution, retirees and Office of Workers’ Compensation Program (OWCP) departees shall have no voice or vote in any matter pertaining to the ratification of a national working agreement. Also, there was an “update” training on every issue that we cover. The biggest of these is the future legislative path that our union is and must take. In the current political climate, our participation is essential. You will be hearing more on this and we will be calling on everyone to lend their time, energy, money and effort to this cause. The union movement is again under attack. Safety and the new product development classes were particularly interesting. For instance, new updates on our scanners, 3971s, new electric vehicles by 2020, etc.In summary, this great union keeps chugging along. This article among so many more things are the screws that build this great engine that performs for you! We never forget that our sole function is for you, the membership! |
January 9, 2016 Gerry Gallagher Health Plan / MBA Director NALC Mutual Benefit Association Rates for 2017 MBA Retirement Savings Policy Current rate for 2017 is 3.25% If you had the policy before 2015 your rate for 2017 is 3.50% If you had the policy before 2000 your rate for 2017 is 4.50% All things considered these rates continue to exceed the interest rates offered by most if not all financial institutions. |
