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Fight Like Hell!
by youarethecurrentresident
Fight Like Hell! is a podcast for the members of the National Association of Letter Carriers.
Episodes
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September-October 2026 Postal Record
0:00:14 President’s Message: Trust in the democratic process. 0:05:00 Ballots for NALC national election to be mailed. 0:14:38 News from Washington. 0:23:32 Proud to Serve. 0:32:04 For your information: CCA temporary assignments to other post offices. 0:38:08 NALC Convention. 0:38:26 Convention...
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August 2026 Postal Record
Full digital issue available at nalc.org/postalrecord.
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July 2026 Postal Record
0:00:15 President’s Message: Meeting members where they are. 0:05:49 Collective-Bargaining Conference gives members rare insight into negotiations. 0:14:17 Introducing: NALC University Union launches online learning system. 0:17:33 News from Washington: NALC participates in second House...
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June 2026 Postal Record
0:00:00 Introduction. 0:00:15 President’s Message; Delivering more than the mail to our communities. 0:05:12 News from Washington 0:12:07 NALC, USPS head to mediation on new collective-bargaining agreement 0:16:13 For your information; CCA relative standing and conversion to career 0:23:44…
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May 2026 Postal Record
0:00:00 Introduction 0:00:16 President’s Message 0:04:44 News from Washington 0:13:35 Food Drive Day is Saturday, May 9th 0:16:44 Former Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Willoughby dies 0:19:44 Negotiations continue; NALC to hold Collective-Bargaining Conference 0:23:13 President Renfroe appoints…
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April 2026 Postal Record
0:00:00 Introduction. 0:00:16 President's Message by Brian L. Renfroe 0:04:02 News from Washington 0:17:37 Shut Down Hunger effort donates more than $525,000 to food banks 0:19:31 You’re a part of your state association 0:33:06 NALC Emergency Response Team is ready for critical incidents. 0:34:48...
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March 2026 Postal Record
00:00 Introduction 00:16 President's message: Collective bargaining begins 06:27 News from Washington 12:00 Letter carriers call for fair contract as formal negotiations begin 31:42 Still time to register for the food drive 44:16 Emergency Response Team (ERT) 58:16 NALC introduces Informal Step A...
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February 2026 Postal Record
Listen to the February 2026 edition of The Postal Record. Browse the digital issue here. 00:00 Introduction 00:15 President's message, by Pres. Brian L. Renfroe 05:34 News from Washington: Looking for bipartisan support for priority legislation 15:01 Second group of Rank-and-File Bargaining...
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January 2026 Postal Record
Listen to the January 2026 edition of The Postal Record. Browse the digital issue here. 00:00 Introduction 00:14 Looking back and looking forward, by President Brian L. Renfroe 05:03 News from Washington 12:05 2025 JCAM is now available 18:58 Register now for the food drive 25:14 Informal Step A...
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Happy Holidays + Branch 36's Better Angels of Our Human Nature toy drive
Happy Holidays from NALC! In this week's episode, learn more about New York, NY Branch 36's Better Angels of Our Human Nature toy drive. Hear from Branch 36 members Ernie Twomley and Tayry Vega about the program's history and where it is today. Links: https://www.nalc.org/jcam...
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Route adjustments: Part 2
We’re back with Part 2 of our conversation with Ron Osborne, Assistant to the President for Administrative Affairs, to continue our discussion on route adjustments. Tune in for a comprehensive overview of the process so you’ll know what to expect and how to prepare. Plus, don’t miss updates on…
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Route adjustments
The latest episode of the Fight Like Hell podcast includes an important reminder to check out the NALC Health Benefit Plan before Open Season ends on Monday! Then, stick around for our discussion with Assistant to the President for Administrative Affairs Ron Osborne about route adjustments—what...
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Emergency Response Team member roundtable
NALC's Emergency Response Team (ERT) deploys specially trained letter carriers to assist other members following traumatic events. In this episode, hear directly from four of our ERT members: Brooke Bollom, Bismarck, ND Branch 957; Rei Santiago, Elizabeth, NJ Branch 67; John Collins, Zanesville…
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Post-Rap Session roundtable with Branch Presidents
The 2025 National Rap Session provided a valuable opportunity for leaders from across the country to exchange ideas, discuss critical issues facing letter carriers, and take part in an important part of our union’s ongoing collective bargaining preparation. On this Special Edition National Rap...
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Happy Thanksgiving + a look into Flushing, NY Branch 294's blood drive
This week’s Thanksgiving episode highlights how letter carriers give back to their communities. President of Flushing, NY Branch 294 Phil Kahn and letter carrier Andy Fontanetta join the pod to discuss the history and success of their branch’s blood drive and offer tips for any branch interested…
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National Rap Session roundtable with branch presidents
Tonight we're delivering a special episode of the Fight Like Hell podcast—direct from the 2025 National Rap Session in Cleveland, OH! Hear from Rich McLehose, Long Island Merged Branch 6000; Jenilee Jackson, Fort Collins, CO Branch 849; and Jose Romero, Albuquerque, NM Branch 504 as we review…
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Retirement Basics
There’s a lot to consider when planning for retirement, and the best time to start preparing is right now! This week, we’re joined by Director of Retired Members Dan Toth to break down the ins and outs of navigating retirement preparation at any stage of your letter carrier career. Watch now or...
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November 2025 Postal Record
Listen to the November 2025 edition of The Postal Record. Browse the digital issue here.
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Veterans Day 2025
This week, we’re proud to feature NALC members who have served in our nation’s military or are currently on active duty in honor of Veterans Day! Tune in to hear overviews of essential topics and resources for our fellow veteran letter carriers. Our sincere thanks go out to our special guests and...
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NALC Health Benefit Plan
NALC Health Benefit Plan Director Stephanie Stewart joins the podcast to discuss the Plan, Open Season, and what's new in 2026. Reminder: Open Season dates are Nov. 10 - Dec. 8. Questions about the Plan? Visit nalchbp.org, call 888-636-NALC (6252), or contact your branch's health benefit...
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October 2025 Postal Record
Listen to the October 2025 edition of The Postal Record. Browse the digital issue here.
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Emergency Response Team
NALC's Emergency Response Team (ERT) deploys specially-trained letter carriers to assist other members following traumatic events. Director of Safety and Health Manny Peralta joins the podcast to discuss the ERT. Then, we hear from four branch presidents who have used the ERT to help their…
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Interpretive Dispute–S&DCs, Protect Our Letter Carriers Act and a roundtable with Rank-and-File Bargaining Committee Newer Members
This week's episode discusses a national-level interpretive dispute recently filed by NALC regarding S&DCs (Sorting & Delivery Centers), followed by a look at the Protect Our Letter Carriers Act. Then, we hear from four members of the Branch Leaders group: Kelsey Crosbie, Columbus, OH Branch 78;...
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Interpretive Step + a roundtable with Rank-and-File Bargaining Committee Contract Enforcers
This week dives into two national-level interpretive disputes recently filed by NALC. Then, we hear from four members of the Rank-and-File Bargaining Committee Contract Enforcers group: Yvette Kinard, New York, NY Branch 36; Juan Munoz, Corpus Christi, TX Branch 1259; Eric Porter, Sheboygan, WI...
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Rank-and-File Bargaining Committees + a roundtable with Branch Leader committee members
Special Assistant to the President Doug Lape joins the podcast to go in-depth on the structure and goals of the Rank-And-File Bargaining Committees. Then, we hear from four members of the Branch Leaders group: Valerie Castillo, Salem, OR Branch 347; James Collins, Knoxville, TN Branch 419; Elise...
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New Employee Experience, Retention and Mentoring Program
This episode breaks down the New Employee Experience, Retention and Mentoring Program (NEERMP)—from its origins to the positive changes it’s brought, to what new carriers can expect as they settle into the job. Watch here. Check out M-02010, a jointly-developed document released by NALC and the...
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A deep dive into Article 8
In this week's episode of Fight Like Hell, we deep dive into Article 8. Then, we review some scenarios and decide: Is it a gripe? Or is it a grievance? Watch the episode here. Click here for the special edition of The Activist. 00:00:00 – Intro 00:06:47 – Deep dive into Article 8 01:03:05 – LMOU...
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Answering member questions and preparing for collective bargaining
The latest episode of Fight Like Hell tackles a range of topics submitted by NALC members and includes an update on the ongoing prep for collective bargaining. Watch the episode here.
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Arbitration Process & HELL NO! to Dismantling USPS
In this episode of Fight Like Hell!, we take a look at the arbitration process and discuss the upcoming rallies being organized by branches across the country on Sunday, March 23. Our jobs, our service and the entire Postal Service are on the line. We need everyone’s help as we fight like hell...
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NALC's Collective Bargaining History
In this episode of You Are the Current Resident, we dive into NALC's pivotal collective bargaining history with former Chief of Staff Jim Sauber. More information about the Tentative Agreement is available at NALC.org/contract. Have questions you'd like answered on the podcast? Email...
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Virtual Rap Session on the 2023-2026 Tentative Agreement
00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:06 COLAs 00:07:12 Pay table modifications 00:10:25 City carrier assistants 00:11:22 Total pay increase 00:22:27 Backpay 00:29:30 Bargaining process 01:01:30 Previous agreement comparison 01:05:21 Are step increases automatic? 01:07:23 Work rule changes 02:09:09 Q&A
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NALC and USPS Reach Tentative Agreement
Tune in to You Are The Current Resident and get the facts on the tentative agreement. In this episode, NALC President Brian Renfroe and Ed Morgan discuss the details of the proposed agreement. Listen in while you follow along with the agreement summary at nalc.org/contract. Have questions you'd...
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NALC Activist - Summer 2024
Listen to the Summer 2024 edition of the NALC Activist. Browse the digital issue here.
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August 2024 Audiobook
Listen to the August 2024 edition of The Postal Record. Browse the digital issue here.
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NALC Activist - Spring 2024
Listen to the Spring 2024 edition of the NALC Activist. Browse the digital issue here.
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February 2024 Postal Record
Listen to the February 2024 edition of The Postal Record. Browse the digital issue here.
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January 2024 Postal Record
Listen to the January 2024 edition of The Postal Record. Browse the digital issue here.
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December 2023 Postal Record
Listen to the December 2023 edition of The Postal Record. Browse the digital issue here.
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2023 National Rap Session Recap Pt. 1
In late November, more than 1,000 letter carrier activists representing branches across the United States gathered in New Orleans to take part in NALC’s 2023 National Conference. On this week's episode, President Renfroe shares some of the major highlights from the Rap Session. These important...
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Celebrating Thanksgiving
On this week's special Thanksgiving episode, NALC Activist and Lynn, MA Branch 7 member Patrick Byrne joins the podcast to discuss the value of giving back to our communities and supporting one another with President Renfroe. This episode also features a brief overview of last weekend's National...
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NALC Health Benefit Plan
Open enrollment season is here! To discuss the NALC Health Benefit Plan and all it offers letter carriers and their families, the podcast is joined by Director of Health Benefits Stephanie Stewart. President Renfroe also provides a brief overview of upcoming changes to Medicare resulting from the...
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November 2023 Postal Record
Listen to the October 2023 edition of The Postal Record. Browse the digital issue here.
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Veterans Day special
Happy Veterans Day from NALC! We're proud to represent tens of thousands of veterans. This week, NALC President Brian Renfroe sits down with Executive Vice President and Army veteran Paul Barner to discuss the NALC Veterans Group and other veterans-focused initiatives. Plus, stay tuned for the…
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A closer look at ”The Postal Record”
Once a month, The Postal Record is sent out to members across the country to keep them updated about the latest news from NALC, while also providing interesting stories about what letter carriers are up to on and off their delivery routes. This week, Managing Editor Michael Shea joins the...
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Regional grievance assistants
President Brian L. Renfroe and Special Executive Assistant to the President Tim McKay discuss regional grievance assistants and their important role in representing NALC members. Have questions you'd like answered on the podcast? Email [email protected]. Podcast episodes with closed captioning are...
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October 2023 Postal Record
Listen to the October 2023 edition of The Postal Record. Browse the digital issue here.
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Workers’ Compensation
President Brian Renfroe and Assistant to the President for Workers' Compensation Coby Jones discuss how NALC works to ensure that letter carriers who are injured on the job receive the benefits they are entitled to under the law by helping members navigate the claims process and the Office of...
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Preparing for the 2024 National Convention
We're excited to have Secretary-Treasurer Nicole Rhine join the podcast this week to break down important info about what to expect as preparations begin for next year's biennial convention. It will be here before you know it! The 2024 National Convention may be many months away, but there are…
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NALC’s Mutual Benefit Association
This week, Director of Life Insurance Jim Yates joins the podcast to provide a useful overview of NALC’s Mutual Benefit Association (MBA) to help you make the most of the options available to you as a member of NALC. To start off the discussion, Jim goes into a bit about the history of the MBA…
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Delivering NALC’s Message to Capitol Hill
President Brian Renfroe and Chief of Staff Kori Blalock Keller discuss NALC's legislative and political agenda. Listen in to learn how NALC engages lawmakers to support legislation that will make a meaningful difference for letter carriers. In this episode, Brian and Kori talk about current...
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Fight Like Hell! is a podcast for the members of the National Association of Letter Carriers.
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