Hey NALC Branch 17 Members!

Lots going on members!!!  First, we have our June meeting coming up on the 2nd.  Please make an attempt to come to this meeting.  We will be voting on a by-law change.  The vote is concerning changing the meeting start time from 8pm to 7pm.  More than likely, this will also be the last meeting before the summer break.  Meeting are usually suspended for the months of July and August.  So come out, hear what's going on and have a drink and snack after! Plus, vote on the meeting time change.

Let's get this update out of the way... no news on the Climate study done last February 2025!!! Ugh! Go figure!!!

Next, let's welcome our new union steward Mike Farino! Mike is a carrier at the Main Scranton office on Stafford Ave.  I'm sure he will be a great source for information for our new carriers just starting the letter carrier careers.  We'd also like to welcome our 11 new members.  Good luck!  And remember you have a whole union behind you and supporting you along the way!  Reach out, ask questions... we here for you!

On to our Union outing at PNC Field for the Railriders vs. the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs!  This is always a fun time out with fellow members!  It is also a great way to help support MDA!  There is food and drinks plus... BASEBALL!!!  Duh!!! The donation which goes to MDA is $20 for members and $50 for non-members.  The game begins at 1:35pm with gates opening two hours prior to first pitch.  Parking is $5.  New for 2026, PNC Field will be fully cashless.  There will be food and drinks in our box but if you want to venture out to get other goodies available at the stadium, you'll need your card and/or tap and pay with your phone.  Please let your union steward by June 7th if you will be hanging with us at the ballpark!  LET'S GO YANKEES!!!(sorry Lynn!)  

Save this date in August! The NALC Branch 17 Annual Clambake will be held on August 16th.  It will be $5 for members and $50 for non-members with $500 in cash prizes.  This day of fun, food, and comradery starts at 9am up at McDonnell's Grove located in Greenfield Township.  Breakfast is served from 9am - 12pm.  With food being served throughout the day and steamed clams usually around 5pm.  Take some time out to enjoy the day with your fellow members before the summer comes to a close!

Now, have you ever thought about how the National NALC Union reps can compete with the big corporate lobbyists?  They are able to fight for our jobs and our rights through the NALC Political Fund.  Just $5 a pay can help with keeping our jobs safe!  Check it out!  It is easy to sign up and can be set up as an automatic deduction from your pay.  Check it out on the National Union website.  Hopefully we'll have a link set up soon! 

Last thing.  Newly converted CCAs, you have about 60 days to get/sign up for health benefits after being converted to regular status.  Take advantage of the Conversion Training offered.  This helps you with signing up for health benefits among other important information now that you are regular.  If for some reason you don't go to conversion training, talk with a union steward to get yourself signed up for health benefits.  If you miss this 60 day window, you will more than likely have to wait till open season which starts in November.

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 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.