NALC Branch 458

Donate by clicking this link - https://feedok.regionalfoodbank.org/p/soh26?fbclid=IwY2xjawRkgShleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETE4V29vSFhRaUwyQnJCVWlJc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgOxUo4PgHqsUOtecIEmnxwOvIMxEvK_ogrP7atZfPIqleqFQoeo0dGNLsFA_aem_r6Ny0HGUErIIhnrPJBUJcg Earlier Episode with Food drive Tips here - https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-4qnrk-15eddef If you have questions, suggestions, or comments please E-mail us at [email protected]    

[email protected] Here is the link to the Q&As read during this episode chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://about.usps.com/newsroom/fers-faq-talking-points.pdf NALC statement - https://nalc.org/news/nalc-updates/nalc-statement-on-uspss-temporary-suspension-of-fers-contributions as always, if there is a topic or suggestion you would like discussed in a future episode, send us an e-mail. 

NEW STEWARDS!!!   Are you looking to increase your knowledge, confidence, and be the best prepared/equipped steward there is? If so, this is the episode for you!   Please send any questions or comments to [email protected]  

In this episode we discuss the basics of maintaining a route for CCAs on a long term hold down/Opt, a newly converted regular, or even a senior carrier that wants to get back to the basics. sometimes we can all learn something getting back to the basics. --Edit book episode -- https://nalcbranch458.podbean.com/e/edit-book-education/ --Route count and inspection episode -- https://nalcbranch458.podbean.com/e/route-count-and-inspection-rci-with-an-honorable-guest/ if you have any comments questions or suggestions please e-mail us at [email protected]  

NEW STEWARDS!!!   are you looking to increase your knowledge, confidence, and be the best prepared/equipped steward there is? if so, this is the episode for you! Please send any questions or comments to [email protected]

NEW STEWARDS!!!   are you looking to increase your knowledge, confidence, and be the best prepared/equipped steward there is? if so, this is the episode for you! Please send any questions or comments to [email protected]  

Eric Robinson (E-Rob) and Casey Ritchie discuss the Overtime Desired Lists (ODLs) and the New Employee Experience Retention and Mentoring Program (NEERMP).  Click here to see the National Agreement and the M-2009 MOU- https://www.nalc.org/news/nalc-updates/2023-2026-national-agreement-and-implementation-mou-released reach out with any comments or suggestions for future episodes at [email protected]  

Veronica from branch 2810 gives us a brief history of the MBA and discusses a few of the plans that it offers to NALC members and their families.  send any comments or questions to [email protected] click here to watch on youtube - https://youtu.be/tLBi49CuB6g  

EL-814 - chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.nalc.org/workplace-issues/resources/body/Handbook-EL-814-Postal-Employees-Guide-to-Safety-July-2020.pdf M-41 - chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.nalc.org/workplace-issues/resources/body/M-41-City-Delivery-Carriers-Duties-and-Responsibilities-June-2019.pdf please email [email protected] with any comments, questions, or episode ideas. 

Marta Witten from Branch 143 in Findlay, OH shares the legislative struggles that the NALC had to push through to get collective bargaining.  Watch on Youtube here - https://youtu.be/KXNBoEEjpVo join our facebook page: https://m.facebook.com/61559180401195/ send comments, questions, and or any suggestions for future episodes to [email protected]

www.TSP.gov www.tsp.gov/tsp-basics/    

[email protected] Please send in any comments, questions, or suggestions for future episodes. Thank you!

NALC Branch 458 Vice President Eric Beu speaks about edit books and how to properly maintain them. Send any comments, questions, or podcast ideas to [email protected]  

Expanded vehicle safety check - https://www.nalc.org/workplace-issues/body/1975-02-Notice-76-from-M-41-2001.pdf please send any comments or suggestions to - [email protected]  

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 Please contact [email protected] with any questions or comments. 

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 as always, comment or send any questions to [email protected]    

Members Eric Beu, Eric Robinson, and Casey Ritchie discuss updates from the Region 4 RAP session have an idea for an episode? E-mail [email protected]

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) Click here to view premiums for 2025 published by OPM-https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/healthcare/plan-information/premiums/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFyWjFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHTPAOx1AcozPBt-d6Gak-TmibPNcyopWClAynQEK069cFu4MPrDdAoKWmQ_aem_LGU76_4PxqvkDfYLGsuiQQhttps://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/pshb/www.OPM.org      

[email protected] 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=IwY2xjawFtjwRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHZM9HMzt0gxiVfeDHO42Ovm_76uWSrjnCGe_3W3wtT3-NurcNSZsazqGQA_aem_fDaa6jHBBpqT4De0miueRQ  

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 [email protected]  

[email protected] www.NALCbranch458.com 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! please send any questions or episode suggestions to- [email protected]  

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 [email protected]      

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 [email protected]  

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)   Please reach out with any questions to [email protected] or [email protected] Union Hall phone number- 405-789-2220 Branch meeting is July 11, 2024 @ 7:30PM Take Action- https://app7.vocusgr.com/WebPublish/controller.aspx?SiteName=NALC&Definition=FedHome&SV_Section=Federal Episode Correction: the $130 (ish) towards someone's retirement would be based on two years not the one mentioned in the episode.    

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 [email protected]

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 write us at [email protected] 

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!