NALC Branch 458
Get the latest news about the Letter Carrier Craft, what’s in the newsletter and more. We do not speak for the USPS. This is NOT an official USPS podcast, and all views, opinions and advice are the views/ opinions of the speaker(s) of each episode.
Episodes
Article about Holiday leave exchange- https://www.nalc.org/news/the-postal-record/2021/june-2021/document/CT.pdf
Link to the JCAM- https://www.nalc.org/workplace-issues/body/2022-JCAM.pdf
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Here is a link to enroll for PSHB, click on the link for postal workers and follow the prompts, Open enrollment closes on Dec. 9th. www.opm.gov
Penalty exclusion period is November 30 - December 27
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Members Eric Beu, Eric Robinson, and Casey Ritchie discuss updates from the Region 4 RAP session
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As information comes out and becomes available it will be posted here.
!!!NEW INFORMATION!!!
-here is the comparison tool link https://www.opm.gov/.../plan-information/compare-plans/
-go to www.login.gov to create an account that is required to enroll this enrollment period
NALC Health Benefits Program website- www.NALCHBP.org
NALC Health Benefits plan phone number- 888-636-NALC (6252)
health plan information- https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/healthcare/plan-information/premiums/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFtjsxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHVGJudoMT4_zcl2p7DELEWchWkv3HDdBt2A-_fwYUA1GHQtSkk6J7oqfpQ_aem_fv1gJqIi9BZ_-aM9BtRivQ
automatic enrollment from OPM (please consider enrolling yourself to verify your enrolling in the plan you want) - https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/pshb/auto-enroll/?fbclid=IwY2xj...
Members Casey Ritchie and Eric Robinson discuss TSP scams, providing exceptional service and the importance of 3996's
Visit this link to view handbooks and manuals discussed in this episode
https://www.nalc.org/workplace-issues/resources/usps-handbooks-and-manuals
I hope to see everyone at the route adjustment training this week!
guide for route inspections - https://www.nalc.org/workplace-issues/city-delivery/body/2018-NALC-Guide-to-Route-Inspections.pdf
there will be a class at the Union hall on Sept. 11th at 6:00 for anyone interested in protecting their route! please come!
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Here you can find information discussed in this episode and more from the convention including videos (I highly recommend watching these), photos, and many more details https://www.nalc.org/union-administration/nalc-convention/2024-boston-convention
If you have any questions for the Delegates please send them to 458podcast@gmail.com
PLEASE LOOK OUT FOR A EPISODE ON THE CONVENTION COMING VERY SOON!
zoom link for branch meetings- https://us02web.zoom.us/j/456984515?pwd=S1FDVmpBeWtMeThVTmFOMktaUkJTZz09#success
OSHA HEAT regulations- https://natlawreview.com/article/osha-pushes-outdoor-and-indoor-heat-rule?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2EeQp4-uJCmJjLm8hv-6FM03fGRmHFMJHVMxi62QQ25bKlFpIhsczgqX0_aem_oWLk2IWwh_x8ftHL8TYrnQ
HIPP- https://www.nalc.org/workplace-issues/safety-and-health/body/PS-FY-22-HIPP.pdf
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Register to Vote information- https://oklahoma.gov/elections/voter-registration/register-to-vote.html
-Federal Retirement Fairness Act (H.R5995)
-Protect Our Letter Carriers Act (H.R. 7629/S. 4356)
-Social Security Fairness Act (H.R.82/S. 597)
-Improving Access to Workers' Compensation for Injured Employees Act (H.R. 618/S. 131)
-USPS Shipping Equity Act (H.R. 3721)
-Door Delivery Resolution (H.Res. 376)
https://www.eeoc.gov/pregnancy-discrimination
Activist link - https://www.nalc.org/workplace-issues/resources/nalc-publications
June postal record link - https://nalc.org/news/the-postal-record
NALC branch 458 website link - https://nalcbranch458.com/
send any comments or questions to 458podcast@gmail.com
Members Casey Ritchie and Eric Beu discuss:
-the JSOV and how to fight dealing with management when they become hostile.
-Political mail season
-Letter Carrier Political Fund LCPF
http://mseries.nalc.org/M01242.pdf
https://www.nalc.org/government-affairs/political-activity/yes-i-want-to-become-a-pac-member
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A few updates from what we learned at our state convention this week. keep listening for future updates!
Members Casey Ritchie and Eric Robinson discusses CCAs and Route protection
Click here for disaster relief
https://nalc.org/member-benefits/nalc-disaster-relief-foundation
handbooks and manuals can be found here (M-41 carrier handbook, and M-39 managements handbook)
https://www.nalc.org/workplace-issues/resources/usps-handbooks-and-manuals
May newsletter,
food drive tips,
H.R. 7629,
Committee on homeland security and governmental affairs hearing,
https://www.youtube.com/live/Ba0pak1UOCo?si=GRbE4-NvpcuDEBa-
Introduction to BRANCH 458 Podcast.
Aprils newsletter, and a little about HR7629- Protect Our Letter Carriers Act
please comment with any ideas or suggestions for future topics!
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