Southeast Pennsylvania Merged Branch Item to the October 2017 Postal Record Eric K. Jackson, Branch 725 Scribe Some of the members of this branch have been around long enough to see many bad postal managers pass through the company. More are retiring monthly. But unfortunately, their culture has not changed with the times. Some of the new batch of supervisors believe that they are supervisors. This has and will still be a major thorn in our side. That is unless we become a major thorn in their side(figuratively speaking). The new contract contains for the first time a mechanism that addresses the workroom floor issues more than ever. This process is called JWIP (Joint Workplace Improvement Program). In it's infancy, it will at least add to the tools that we have to fight against a culture of bullying tactics, etc. President Massari has initiated an agressive approach ahead of the MOU. But it all starts with us demanding our dignity. Dignity is something you feel when it is taken away from you. You know what it feels like (even the tone in which we are spoken to). We will give up until we get our dignity and respect. The old way doesn't work because it is one-sided. If a carrier acts in any way that offends, disrespects, or embarrasses someone in management, that person is written up. Then we must defend ourselves even if their actions precipitated a situation. Most of us are respectful people who have worked under this uneven system for so long. In the past, the only thing that got attention was when someone died or was hurt. That same precept applied to safety. But after a couple of heat-related deaths,management is more amendable to the efforts of NALC. The JWIP MOU finally addresses these issues. Let's hope we can move toward a better work environment. |
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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 Check out the slideshow On Thursday October 5, 2017 retired members of NALC Branch 725 gathered to celebrate one another during a luncheon at the Union Hall. This special event highlighted the dedication and commitment of our retirees to this great Union. The event was made even more special as we recognized some very special members who have reached milestones within the branch. Presentations were given to the following members who were in attendance for their years of service to the NALC. Leslie Simmler for 70 years. Yes, you read that right. 70 years of service! John Cucci, John Cullen II, John O'connor, Richard Treagear,and Charles Worrall celebrating 60 years of service. Fred Feldkircher, Daniel Kelleher, Bud Lentz, William McWilliams, Gabe Muscella, Robert Nunan, Russ Quann, and Dennis Schaeffer were given a gold membership card to signify lifetime membership for reaching 50 years of commitment to the NALC. Service award lapel pins were also presented to members celebrating 30,35, 40, 45 and 55 years. Please join me in thanking these members for all they have done for the NALC and Branch 725. Thank you to Special guests, National Director of Health Benefits, Brian Hellman and Regional Administrative Assistant Brian Thompson who joined in the celebration and helped with the presentations. Special thanks to Branch 725's Recording Secretary Rick Murphy who worked tirelessly to make sure that our Retired members received the recognition they deserve. He also stepped up to fill in for our Director of Retirees, Gene Dolan who was unable to be in attendance due to health reasons. Thank you so much Rick! I would be remiss in my duties if I didn't thank those who gave their time and energy into making the Retiree Celebration Luncheon a huge success. Eric Jackson, Joe Pease, Les Dillman, Beth Lloyd, Rick Murphy, Gerry Gallagher, Tom Mullen, John Schneider, Barb Kearney and Andy Kearney. Thank you so much! You are so appreciated!! Rhonda September 25, 2017 Media Service awards On Thursday September 21, 2017, Letter Carriers in the Media Post Office were recognized for reaching 25, 30 and 35 years of service in the Postal Service. I was pleased to be in attendance. On hand to present these awards were, District Manager Chu Fallingstar, POOM Vicky Russel and Postmaster Pat Whalen. Please join me in congratulating these carriers for the years of dedication and hard work that they have shown to the USPS and their customers. Congratulations are also in order for all employees of the Media Post Office receiving this recognition. August 31, 2017 2018 Calendars Deadline for ordering the 2018 Color Coded Calendar is Wednesday September 6, 2017. If you have not ordered yours, please see the shop steward in your station. The cost of the Calendar is $5.00. For those members who are retired and wish to purchase a calendar, please send a check made payable to NALC Branch 725 to the Union Office or bring to the Union meeting on 9/6/17. Thank You! Rhonda |
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. |
August 23, 2017 Wage Increase Update Andy Kearney - Webmaster Finally they have announced when we should see the changes to our pay and the dates we should expect them. The back pay is still being worked on and we need to be patient with that. It is a lot of work since they have to figure out each Carrier 's pay differently. There are OT hours, CCA issues etc. that have to be calculated before processing the payments out to us. You don't have to ask the Steward or anyone else when this will happen. When we know, you will know. We don't know the exact date yet but it will be announced soon. Just relax and know it is coming. I am proud of our Union in getting us this contract and it just goes to show you that collective bargaining and working with each other to get a good contract is better then going to an arbitrator. Keep fighting for your rights to collective bargaining. People will always say it could have been better but don't understand it could have also been a hell of a lot worse as well. For more see this at Wage Increase Update |
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. |
