October Update - From the Local President

With ballots for the election being processed, open season for health insurance approaching, and the upcoming move to the Postal Service Health Benefit Program, there’s no shortage of issues to be addressed. All of this is occurring against the backdrop of what I call our permanent industry. What is our permanent industry? Well, it’s representing the craft and individuals in the grievance procedure. These days, there never seems to be an end to supervisors performing our work, cross crafts, overtime violations, or the disciplinary actions which need to be addressed in the grievance procedure.

There seems to be a lot of frustration simmering with all these things swirling around at once. And, while I’ve often stated that this web column is not a place for me to vent my personal frustrations, it appears to me that these frustrations are being felt by Mail Handlers, Representatives, and Union Officers alike.

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September Update - From the Local President

The 2022 National Agreement will expire on September 20, 2025. Although, it should be noted that one general wage increase (1.3% - Effective November 16, 2024) and one Cost of Living Adjustment (the second full pay period after the release of the January 2025 Index) are still upcoming.

On September 9th, the National Union issued a nation-wide call for bargaining proposals from Members and Local Unions. This provides every Member with an opportunity to provide their input on the terms of our next contract. All proposals must be submitted by January 31, 2025. Formal bargaining will begin in June of 2025. We are about to embark down the road toward the 2025 National Agreement.

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Contract Proposal Form

2024 Convention Pictures Posted to Photo Galleries

August Update - From the Local President

The 2024 Local 323 Organizing Drive will soon be coming to its conclusion. While the Local Union will continue to provide a monetary incentive under the provisions of our Bylaws, the opportunity to receive the $100.00 enrollment incentive will expire at the end of September. Until then, any Member who recruits a non-member will receive a $100.00 check from the Local Union once the dues withholding has commenced. The 1187 Forms needed to enroll non-members into the Union as well as a list of the non-members in your Branch are available from your Branch Union office.

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July Update - From the Local President

My initial thoughts for this month’s column involved considering a theme of the “turmoil has begun.” But does the turmoil ever stop? Day after day in the facilities throughout both States there is no shortage of turmoil. When did it begin, who can say.

Maybe it began with Benjamin Franklin.

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Picnic Pictures Posted to Photo Galleries

Pictures from this year's metro area picnic have been posted to the photo galleries. Take a look and maybe you'll see yourself or someone you know. It was a fun event and a great time was had by all.

Photo Galleries