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NALC Branch 458

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Episodes

Episode 1 - Anatomy of a grievance, the investigative interview

NEW STEWARDS!!! Are you looking to increase their knowledge, confidence, and to be best prepared/equipped stewards there are? If so, this is the episode for you! Please send any questions or comments to 458podcast@gmail.com

Jun 26, 202548 minEp. 29

July 1 implementation MOUs M-2009

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 458podcast@gmail.com...

Jun 19, 20251 hr 2 minEp. 28

Mutual Benefits Association - Veronica Ramirez

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 458podcast@gmail.com click here to watch on youtube - https://youtu.be/tLBi49CuB6g

May 29, 202521 minEp. 27

Seatbelts, safety and attendance

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 458podcast@gmail.com with any comments, questions, or episode ideas....

May 10, 202521 minEp. 26

Legislative Landslide - Marta Witten

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 458podcast@gmail.com

Apr 26, 202524 minEp. 25

Feb & March newsletter

458podcast@gmail.com Please send in any comments, questions, or suggestions for future episodes. Thank you!

Jan 20, 202517 minEp. 23

Edit book education

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 458podcast@gmail.com

Dec 31, 202423 minEp. 22

Safety and vehicle safety check

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 - 458podcast@gmail.com

Dec 13, 202417 minEp. 21

Holiday Leave Exchange and Annual Leave Draw

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 458podcast@gmail.com with any questions or comments.

Dec 05, 202425 minEp. 20

Thanksgiving Special, December Newsletter

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 458podcast@gmail.com

Nov 28, 202431 minEp. 19

Update from the Region 4 RAP Session

Members Eric Beu, Eric Robinson, and Casey Ritchie discuss updates from the Region 4 RAP session have an idea for an episode? E-mail 458Podcast@gmail.com

Oct 14, 202444 minEp. 18

Health Benefits, open enrollment, and the NALC Health Benefits Plan with NALC Director of Health Benefits Stephanie Stewart

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...

Oct 08, 202441 minEp. 17

October newsletter

458podcast@gmail.com 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_3W3wt...

Oct 05, 202428 minEp. 16

TSP, Service, and 3996s with E-rob and Casey

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 458podcast@gmail.com

Sep 14, 202454 minEp. 15

September Newsletter

458podcast@gmail.com www.NALCbranch458.com I hope to see everyone at the route adjustment training this week!

Sep 10, 202428 minEp. 14

Route count and inspection (RCI) - with an Honorable guest

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- 458podcast@gmail.com...

Sep 01, 20241 hr 7 minEp. 13

A word from our delegates to the National Convention

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 458podcast@gmail.com...

Aug 20, 202434 minEp. 12

August news letter

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

Aug 15, 202421 minEp. 11

Beat the HEAT

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 458podcast@gmail.com...

Jun 24, 202411 minEp. 10

!!IMPORTANT!! Letter Carrier Political Fund with Matt Tanner

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 458podcast@gmail.com or Tanner@nalc.org Union Hall ph...

Jun 19, 202441 minEp. 9

June/July Newsletter

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 458podcast@gmail.com...

Jun 06, 202415 minEp. 8

Joint Statement of Violence (JSOV)

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 458podcast@gmail.com...

May 25, 202431 minEp. 7

CCAs and Route protection information

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 01, 20241 hr 30 minEp. 5

May Newsletter and more

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-

Apr 19, 202428 minEp. 4

April Newsletter and MORE

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!

Mar 21, 202432 minSeason 1Ep. 3
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