With vacation season kicking into high gear,  be aware of your rights if situations arise with forcing and talk to your steward!!   That being said, please have an enjoyable summer and be safe.   


Interested in contract news??​

Arbitration is on.  There are updates about contract talks on the National site whose link can be found on the homepage or go to NALC.org 


Retirement Seminar

The NALC Business Agent will be hosting a retirement seminar at our union hall on Sunday, July 7th @ 10am.  It is a great opportunity to get info on retirement and what options are out there.   Please sign up by contacting your union steward. 

 


MDA News

The NALC Branch 17 will host a day at the ballpark on July 28th @ PNC Field, Moosic, PA.  The Railriders will be hosting the Boston farm team the WooSox.  The game's first pitch is at 1:05pm.  The cost is $20 for members and $50 for guests.  Food and drinks are included.  The party box has indoor and outdoor seating so it is great time no matter the weather.  Hang out and catch up with fellow members and help support MDA!  Please see your union steward to sign up!  Or contact our MDA coordinator, Tyler Dazcka at the Scranton Office (570)881-6105.  Parking at the stadium is $7 and gates open 2 hours prior to first pitch.


The NALC Branch 17 Annual Clambake will be held 18th at McDonald's Grove.  The cost is $5 for members and $48 for guests.  Breakfast is served from 9am to 11am, then there will be food and drinks available all the day.  Steamed clams will be served around 5pm.  Prizes will be chanced off throughout the day.  It is a fun day out before the summer winds down! 

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Healthcare Info

​This fall we will all need to re-sign up with our healthcare providers during open season.  The Federal Employee Benefit Plan is changing to the Postal Service Benefit Plan.  Yes, they are changing the name.  Please check out keepingposted.org to stay informed on upcoming news.  Open season doesn't start until November so more info and reminders will be made in the upcoming months.


With the summer months and crazy schedules, meetings are suspended during July and August.  Have a safe, enjoyable summer!!!  Hope to catch you at the events happening in July and August!!! 







IF anyone is interested in getting a copy of pictures, please contact Jimmy Notarianni

A slide show of pictures from the 2023 NALC Branch 17 Christmas/Retiree Party.  it was a fun evening of catching up with friends and celebrating our retirees from 2023.  Prizes were won and as usual... money goes to money! lol!!!


​Our retirees this year are

Cary "Tex" Zuckero

Cindy Lucas

Mike Kulp

and

Mike Kubilus


There also was a plaque given to Joe Geiger for 75 years being a union member!!!!


Best wishes, good health, and less work stress(ha!) to everyone in the upcoming year!


Remember - together we are stronger!