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The President's Report

by Jim McCullough





<<<<<<< Carrier Alert! >>>>>>>>

Watch your posts on Facebook and other social media outlets! Recently, an arbitrator upheld evidence put forth where it contradicted the claims by the grievant. For example, if you are out sick or have restrictions as a result of an on-the-job injury and are seen on social media, it will catch up to you. They are watching!


August 1, 2014

Brothers/Sisters,

On behalf of the entire membership of Branch 725, I would like to congratulate the three brothers from Marcus Hook Post Office for joining the Million Mile Club, Gerry Remaley, Don Wolfe and Bill Moore. These three brothers all have over thirty years of driving accident free, that is an amazing statistic. The area that these brothers work in is very congested and it is a growing area.

Be safe and especially be smart.

Again congrats to Gerry, Don and Bill.
Jim McCullough
President Branch 725

July 1, 2014

Brothers/Sisters,

The hot days of summer are now upon us. Please make sure that you are properly hydrated, especially during the hottest part of the day, the afternoon. The Postal service was recently fined $70,000 by OSHA for the unfortunate death of a Letter Carrier,while working in the heat. If possible park the vehicle under a tree and take every precaution to make sure that you do not suffer heat stroke, if you feel dizzy, find some shade and drink plenty of liquids.

Be safe and especially be smart.

Fraternally,
Jim McCullough
President Branch 725

June 30, 2014

Attention Shop Stewards,

Management is violating Article 41.2.B.5, in some of our offices. Management is "bumping" CCAs off their hold-downs, contending that they do not have sufficient work to keep the full-time Letter Carriers working 8 hours in a given day. If Management is paying overtime on a given day how the hell do you not have sufficient work for the full-time Carriers? As usual Management has a different National Agreement than we have.

Article 41.2.B.5 states "that once an available hold-down position is awarded the opting employee "shall work that duty assignment for its duration. (JCAM 41-12)". Bumping is still a last resort.

If you have any questions, please call the Union office. Be alert to this growing problem.

Fraternally,
Jim McCullough
President Branch 725

June 12, 2014

Brothers/Sisters,

The Branch has put out a notice to all CCAs who were promoted to career status. The memo states that CCAs will be not approved for annual leave. The CCAs who are promoted to career are the ones that will be denied annual leave. The CCAs who remain CCAs may apply for annual leave. This is how absurd the Postal Service's position about this issue. A career employee cannot get annual leave, but a non-career employee can.

Fraternally,
Jim McCullough
President Branch 725

June 11, 2014

Brothers/Sisters,

To all CCAs converted to career status, the Postal service is contending that any CCA regardless if the were TEs prior to becoming a CCA, must go through a new probationary period. The branch has filed a grievance contending that this is incorrect. A Memorandum of Understanding (M-01826) dated October of 2013, and signed by both the NALC and the USPS, that states very clearly that a CCA who had serve as a TE and "successfully served as a transitional employee will not have to serve another probationary period.

Unfortunately, the Postal service will not allow the CCAs to use their annual leave until the probationary period is over. The grievance went to the DRT and was sent to inpasse. This means that it may go to arbitration.

To all CCAs, do not apply for annual leave, until this issue is resolved.

Fraternally,
Jim McCullough
President Branch 725

June 6, 2014

Brothers/Sisters,

On Thursday July 17, 2014, Branch 157 is looking for volunteers are needed to help stuff the delegates convention bags. It will take place at the Pennsylvania Center at 1101 Arch Street. The work will begin at 10:00 AM. There will be some light lunch and soft drinks available.

If you can help it will be appreciated.

Fraternally,
Jim McCullough
President Branch 725

May 15, 2014

Brothers/Sisters,

The management of the Postal service is at it again. You may be told by your supervisor that the 33 minutes (44 minutes in offices that have an office break), has been done away with. this is simple not true. Management has been talking about this issue for some time now, but the NALC has not agreed to anything with the 33 minutes of office time. If you are confronted by management please call the office.

Fraternally,
Jim McCullough
President Branch 725

May 12, 2014

Brothers/Sisters,

I would like to thank all of the Brothers/Sisters who participated in this years food drive. I know that in some offices management makes it very hard to get involved because of their statements about "no overtime to pick up the food", and other such negative statements. The USPS wants the favorable publicity from the drive, but does want any responsibility it takes to make it successful.
But as usual, the Letter carriers in Branch 725 stepped up and the food drive was very successful.
Thanks again for standing up for those who need our help.

Fraternally,
Jim McCullough
President Branch 725

May 6, 2014

Brothers/Sisters,

Here we go again. From the office of our favorite POOM Faella, any Letter Carrier who is over 15 minutes on their MSP scans is subject to being called into the office. Anyone who is 30 minutes over is going on to the "hot sheet". These orders are probably not coming directly from Faella, but from the distinguished "doctor" Josh Collins, the area manager.

Be prepared for a long and hot summer.

Fraternally,
Jim McCullough
President Branch 725

April 28, 2014

Brothers/Sisters,

Very rarely do I put anything on this web site about Management, but in the case of Mike (Mikey) Ward, I will make an exception. Mike is a supervisor at the Norwood/Essington Post Office. Mike is one of the good guys in Management. He is a real quiet man and would never tell anyone about his achievements.

Mike was recently inducted into West Catholics Hall of Fame, for his achievements on the football field. During his senior year in high school Mike was named All-City and All-Catholic as a defensive back for West Catholic.

Congratulations Mike not for just being a great player, but being a good guy.

West Catholic Prep 2014 Sports Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
Fraternally,
Jim McCullough
President Branch 725

April 27, 2014

Brothers/Sisters,

On behalf of the entire membership of Branch 725, I would like to personally congratulate Brother Bill Wood, a Letter Carrier from the Narberth Post Office.

While on his route Bill saw one of his customers fall while she was getting out of her car. She was unable to get up and Bill assisted her into her house.

As always Letter Carriers through out the country are there when an emergency situation arises.

Once again, Bill, congratulations for job well done.

Fraternally,
Jim McCullough
President Branch 725

April 21, 2014

Brothers/Sisters,

The USPS is changing the access requirements to the LiteBlue website. All employees should have received notice, but the Post Office being the Post Office, the Union wanted make sure that everybody was on the same page.

Effective April 28, 2014, in lieu of the PIN, you will be required to use a complex password that is 8 to 16 characters in length, in order to access LiteBlue, PostalEase, eReassignment and elDEAS. I hope everybody has got the message.

Fraternally,
Jim McCullough
President Branch 725

April 11, 2014

Brothers/Sisters,

If you are confronted by the Postal Inspection Service or the Office of the Inspector General (OIG). DO NOT speak to them unless you have Union Representation. NEVER, NEVER speak to them alone. They are NOT your friends. They may come on as being very friendly, but that is the last thing they are.

Please remember this and pass the word around to all the Brothers/Sisters.

Fraternally,
Jim McCullough
President Branch 725

March 15, 2014

Brothers/Sisters,

As you know the NALC Food drive will be held on May10. A letter from the USPS headquarters from Megan Brennan has been sent to all the Vice-Presidents, Area and District Managers stating the support of the Postal Service in the food drive. " I encourage you to start now-don't wait. Assign the necessary staff and develop your operational and transportation plans to support the Food drive. I encourage you to give full support by approving any appropriate local promotions (such as carriers replacing uniform shirts with food drive T-shirts during the campaign.)

"With your leadership and support, we will increase food donations and make this year's food drive the best ever."

Make sure that the local Management abides by what Megan Brennan has stated above.

If you have any problems regarding this issue, please call the Union Office.

Fraternally,
Jim McCullough
President Branch 725

March 14, 2014

Brother/Sister,

We have another Letter Carrier who is in need of our help. She is a Letter Carrier from Norwood Post Office. Her name is Jacqueline (Jackie) Coleman. She is unable to work eight hours a day. She is only working about 3 to 4 hours a day and she has exhausted all her leave and she is struggling to make ends meet.

I know you will give Jackie your support.

thanks as always,
Jim McCullough
President Branch 725

March 10, 2014

Dear Brother/Sister, One of our own needs your help. Rick Murphy, a Letter Carrier from Bryn Mawr has had surgery and he needs our members to donate A/L to help him to get him over the "hump." I know that when I have asked in the past that the Brothers/Sisters of Branch 725 have stepped forward, and I know now that you will respond again.

What you do is fill out a PS form 3970D and complete parts A and B and mail the form to:

USPS/HR Shared Service Center

Leave Sharing Program Coordinator
P.O. BOX 970400 Greensboro, N.C. 27497-0400

Thanks all of you,
Jim McCullough
President Branch 725

February 1, 2014

Starting last Sunday, a lot of the offices opened for the delivery of parcels. The CCA's DO NOT RECIEVE SUNDAY PREMIUM PAY.

Questions and Answers May 22 2013

Question # 21

Do CCA's receive Night Differential or Sunday Premium?

Answer: CCA's receive night differential as defined in Article 8.7 of the National agreement, CCA's DO NOT receive Sunday Premium.

Fraternally,
Jim McCullough
President Branch 725

January 10, 2014

Fellow bowlers,

The Branch is sponsoring a Bowl a thon for the benefit of MDA. The date is January 26, and it will be from noon to 3:00 PM. The cost of the event is $25.00 per person and that includes the shoes, the alleys and pizza and soda. There is a bar at the bowling alley, if you chose to have a drink. there will also be sports items to be raffled off.

Please try and make this event, it is fun and we promise that no one will talk about the Post Office during the event.

Bring your family and enjoy three hours of fun and help the families who are suffering from this dreaded disease.

Hope to see you on the 26th,

Jim McCullough

President Branch 725

January 9, 2014

Dear Brother/Sister,

The Congressional Breakfast has been changed from May to March. The dates in March are the 24th and the Breakfast is the 25th. If you wish to attend the breakfast, you must be an automatic deduction to COLCPE. If you meet the criteria you must make your own reservations.

Any questions please feel free to call the Union Office.

January 8, 2014

Dear Shop stewards,

Director of Education Les Dillman is about to set up training for all the shop stewards of branch 725. what he needs is a response from the stewards as to when it would be a good time for all the parties. The training will be held at the Union Office, depending on the number of people who response.

If you are interested in the training, and I hope that all are interested, please call the Union office for further details.