New year, new district manager, same old bull! I have come to the realization that postal management will never appreciate its workforce. But thank God for NALC.
Hopefully, when you read this article, the membership will have ratified another hard fought-for contract. These contracts only come about through a lot of hard work and preparation. What we must all remember is that gains through negotiations take generations. In the last contract, a workroom floor task force was established. Now watch as the NALC builds on this. While it takes two sides to “tango,” a mechanism must be in place for our workroom floor issues to be addressed contractually.
NALC has provided us with language and binding agreements at every turn (COVID-19). But without our stewards, without our experienced carriers, without all of you, this can be minimized. We need the next generation of leaders to step up before things become critical. When someone complains to me about their office, after trying to help, I always ask, “Why don’t you become a shop steward? We will train you.” Unfortunately, they act as if it is our job. But it is everyone’s job! We are only as good as our collective efforts. The current stewards are doing their best. And some offices do not have stewards. One the best characteristics of leadership is preparing the next leaders. President Les Dillman speaks on this daily.
So, when the weather gets a little better, and management drives around trying to catch you doing something wrong, remember a few things. Their lazy asses are only there when it is convenient for them. Remember us, the people risking our lives diligently and literally daily? Remember the insane hours we were forced to work? Thank you, letter carriers.
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