Hey NALC Branch 17 Members!

The Olympics are over, spring training has started, and we turn the clocks ahead Sunday, March 8th.  Oh, and let's not forget Parade Day!  Hopefully that means warmer weather is right around the corner!  It's been a long cold season.  I gotta say this isn't the worst winter from memory.  I guess I look at it as it could always be worse to try to get through.  All that being said, we have made it through this far, only a little longer and we'll be complaining about the heat!!!

Let's get this put of the way.... no results from the Climate Study done last February 2025.

*eye roll, smh, smirk with a shoulder shrug

I don't have much this month other than that I wish management would communicate with each other.  Don't you??  I'm talking about our direct supervisors.  Like why call if they tell you that you just have to bring the mail back, but when you get back, you're told you should have called because there was help!  And you tell your closing supervisor that you did call and asked to speak to the closing supervisor yet was told that she can't do anything and to just bring the mail back. *big sigh!  I don't know!  I just don't know!!  I think we all try to do the best job we can!  I also remember when bringing back mail was FORBIDDEN!!!  Especially if you a OT person and are able to work up to 12 hours.  Mail being brought back should not happen.  Grant it, I know, it's all micromanaged from the "District", probably by people who never carried mail before.  Maybe they have.  That being said some leeway should be allowed for circumstances that come up and allow our supervisors or our upper management to determine what is best for our office.  Just my opinion.  Let's circle back to how this started... communication.  Kind of the business we're in.  If everyone just talked to each other, all of us, just think how much better things could be done.  Alright, I'm done with my rant.

I forgot to mention this above, there are no results from the "lite" version of the climate study done either.  So, when I hear anything about the any of the results, you will as well.  It is always inquired about with no response.

We have our annual day at the ballpark this year on Sunday, June 14th.  The money for this event helps the MDA as a portion of it goes to this charity.  The admission is $20 for members and $50 for non-members.  This is in the party box on the second level on the right field line and includes food and drinks.  It is always a fun time with indoor and outdoor seating.  Make time, mark your calendar, try to attend!  Not just for helping the MDA which is a great cause, but to get together and enjoy time outside of work with your fellow union members.  See your steward as the gets closer.  Hope to see you there!!