Hey NALC Branch 17 Members!

HEY MEMBERS!!! JUST A REMINDER AGAIN THAT OUR MEETING START TIME HAS CHANGED!  OUR MEETINGS NOW START AT 7PM!!  

Hey union members!  That time of year again when you leave for work and it's chilly and by the time you're moving on the street, you too warm.  The time of year when you just don't know how to dress.  Speaking of how to dress and the weather changing, please make sure to use your clothing allowance before you lose it.  It happens!  Don't let it go!  The uniforms are expensive and maybe if you don't need anything at the moment, maybe consider helping out a new carrier that can use more than what they can afford with their current allowance.  You would be helping a fellow carrier and hopefully union member.  The clothing allowance is something that the union fights for.  And nowadays, every little bit helps!

Please make sure that your address is update with the National Union membership department.  It's important to have your correct address on file with the National for voting and to receive The Postal Record.  The deadline for this is October 9th at 4pm.  So, if you do not receive The Postal Record or ballots for voting for elections or contracts in the mail, you may need to update your mailing address.

We are looking to have our Retiree/Christmas Party at the Waldorf GAF Club on East Mountain. The date is not officially set for December but more info to come as it gets closer. 

Hey retirees! If you are not a current member but would like to be, get in touch with one of our union reps to set you up!  It is only $18 a year for retiree membership.  Not too bad!  

Lastly, I know we can hardly wait to get out of work each day. I hear "I hate this place" every single day.  Idk.  I guess it sucks.  Idk.  I still don't mind my job.  I love being outside everyday still.  Anyway, what I'm trying to get to is that yes, everyone wants to get home each day, but maybe one day out of the month consider giving up an hour(maybe a little bit more) and coming to your local union meeting. Ask questions, voice concerns, maybe get some answers or hear for yourself what is going on.  Every one is busy all the time and work takes up a good chunk of your time, but try coming to the monthly meeting and hearing for yourself what's going on.

There are still no results from the climate study done back in February of 2025.