All of the protective MOUs relating to the pandemic have officially expired. Hats off to NALC for being there for us when it counted the most! Thanks to all of the stewards and Branch 725 President Les Dillman for facilitating our rights under those MOUs. Remember, though, if you caught COVID-19 as a result of your workday, please fill out a CA-1. The rule for CA-1s was modified to make for easier consideration regarding COVID-19. Congress set aside millions to allow for future medical expenses. We do not know what future effects COVID-19 will have on our bodies. Let’s put our health first.
Thanks to our union carriers working down at the Carrier Academy, the flow of carriers has increased. This is the No. 1 problem we have had (staffing). But we need your help. Many people don’t know about West Chester and Tri-county as choices to pick for work (call the union office for information about these two choices). These are not only good places to carry mail, but CCAs will make regular in these places almost instantly. Pass the word.
We will soon have a new route adjustment process. Let’s be mindful to protect our routes. This is even more important given that many more carriers will be retiring. All of our newer carriers will soon learn what we have all been talking about for two-and-a-half years concern ing route protection.
Our branch stewards have embarked on an intensive training schedule to meet the anticipated onslaught of discipline that will be forth coming from postal management. Birdies have heard many high-level postal officials extolling the virtues of discipline.
Their mentality is fruitless. Don’t take us for granted. Manage us, dammit!
The primetime choice period is here. You have earned it. Enjoy your time with your loved ones.
#ManagmentTakesOneStepForward10Steps Backward #YouCanHitUsButYouCan’tKnockUs Out
