This title says it all. Allegedly, this is what was told to at least 1 NALC Branch 231 due paying member by a management type. If this, or anything even remotely close to it was truly said, then we need statements, names, and witnesses, but most of all we need…
Category: Facts
You the CCA, Article 41, and Opting
Before I get started on the title article.On Saturday, I went to the 73rd Retirement Dinner, you all should go to the next one. It was a good time, and it was great to see Herb Gibson, and wish him a happy retirement. I know Herb from my zone 26…
Route Count, M-01242, and Publication 552 & 553
Only you, can stop the abuse of you. M-39242.332“No carrier shall be disciplined for failure to meet standards, except in cases of unsatisfactory effort which must be based on documented, unacceptable conduct that led to the carrier’s failure to meet office standards.” http://mseries.nalc.org/M01769.pdf When a management type threatens you with…
You, Handbook EL-505 Injury Compensation, and the Dissenters of Truth
Repeatedly, I come across the issue of the Dissenters of Truth isolating carriers, and talking to them in private without any witnesses. This makes it difficult sometimes(often) because we know what the Dissenters of Truth are doing. Always request a steward/witness to be present anytime management tries to isolate you,…
Heat Exhaustion/Stroke, You, and Fed OSHA
Fed OSHAPhone: 510-637-3800FAX: 510-637-3846 Here is a OSHA link that details a employers responsibilities to you the employee. https://www.osha.com/blog/general-duty-clause “Article 14 Safety And HealthSection 1. Responsibilities““It is the responsibility of management to provide safe working conditions in all present and future installations and to develop a safe working force.” The…
Management Taking Craft Employees Money
Do you wish your checks had more money? Through the National Agreement there is a simple solution to get more money, in this case free money. Below is from Article 1, when you see anyone from management doing craft employees work be it carriers, clerks, mail handlers, or VMF work…
If You Are Pregnant You Have Rights
Here is some good information if you are preggers, please share this link with everyone you know that is pregnant, or may become pregnant. Everyone needs to know their rights and enforce them, because we know the management types don’t care. This should be able to be enforced through both…
Attendance and You
In light of the MIGHTY Kansas City Chiefs winning back to back Super Bowls, and we are only a 7 weeks into 2024, so you have plenty of time to order your Chiefs gear, and show your appreciation to what could become the greatest NFL team of all time. Will…
Pathological Dissenter of Truth
Pathological Dissenter of Truth: a person who dissents from the Truth compulsively usually for no external gain or benefit and often with detrimental consequences Do you know of a person described above? What is your plan of action? I suggest you contact the branch, or ask for steward time. Many…
Curtailed Mail, PS Form 1571, and You
At least 1 Fresno Installation station on 1-25-2024 has seemingly curtailed Fresno County Election Mail. That’s right, management types from what I am hearing, allegedly told the carriers of their zone/station to curtail, or outright not to deliver Fresno County Election Mail. Article 3 allows management to manage, or mismanage…