Branch News November 3, 2024
Members- Leading off, I’d like to thank all of those who voted in the election for Eastern Regional Vice President. Local President John Gibson was triumphant in his re-election bid by a narrow margin. Once again it shows that every vote does count and that you can make a difference. To all of you who didn’t vote, what the hell are you thinking? Voting is a right and responsibility bestowed upon each of us and it is an instrument for us to have a say in OUR Union. We congratulate John on his election to office and we are confident and thankful that the right person got the job. I have scheduled a Branch Meeting for December 3rd at 10:30AM. Please see the flyer posted for more information. Remember, the more meetings that you attend equals the more chances in the gift certificate drawing…just ask Wakeelah Holiday how that can turn out!! Besides gift certificate chances though, you can also receive valuable information and ask questions…and eat a delicious free breakfast. We will be hosting a bowling event on a Saturday night in either late January or February. I have gotten prices and will release more details as they become finalized. President Gibson has said many times, “If you want to keep something a secret, post it on the Mail Handler Union board.” Once again, this comment resonates, as a couple of employees have told me that they did not see the details that were up for bid last month. Folks, I keep the bulletin boards and the Facebook page updated pretty regularly and I really can’t help it if you don’t take a couple minutes out of your time to read the announcements and stay in the loop. I’m doing my part; you guys just have to read. November 11th will start Open Season for health care benefits and open season closes on December . The Health Fair will be held in the break room on November 14th. As always, the Mail Handlers Benefit Plan is worth a look and is definitely a favorable comparison to Blue Cross/Blue Shield since they announced their rate hikes. Job bids will be posted on November 4th and they close on November 14th. There are 7 positions up for bid. Manual bids will close November 8th at 9AM. I am almost finished handing out the Local 308 cooler bags; if you haven’t received one yet, I’ll be around to give you one. November 11th is Veterans’ Day. Thank you to all of the men and women who have served our country and sacrificed so much for our safety and our freedom. Thank you, also, to their families who have also sacrificed for all of us. Please remember to show Finally, November 5th is Election Day. I am thoroughly exhausted and sick of the commercials and rhetoric from both sides. There are few take-ways that I will offer. Make sure to vote…it is your right and your duty as an American citizen. Don’t just vote along party lines; there are coat-riding pieces of crap just hoping that you do so that they get in. There are unqualified and worthless politicians on both side of the aisle so weed out which ones deserve the vote. Remember that your job could be in the sights; one candidate put the current PMG who is trying to destroy the USPS into place. The other candidate was part of an administration that really didn’t address the situation either, so I’m not thrilled with them either. The point is, exercise your right to vote. Stay United, Stay Strong- Sean Lehigh Valley-Scranton 2022 Picnic
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Branch President Sean Craig Your Union RepresentativesLocal Memorandum of UnderstandingUpdated 2023
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