Next Generation Carriers

FERS(Q&A) Part 1

Questions and Answers on Federal Employees Retirement System(FERS)
 
This episode only covers FERS BASIC BENEFIT PLAN.
The next episode will cover: SOCIAL SECURITY, THRIFT SAVINGS PLAN, and GENERAL RETIREMENT INFORMATION.
 
⁠PDF Edition⁠
 
Where can I call if I have questions/problems concerning my retirement benefits? The NALC Retirement Office operates a toll free number (800-424-5186) on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10-12 noon and 2-4 pm, Eastern Time. Members may also call 202-393-4695 Monday-Friday from 9:00 to 4:30 Eastern time.

David J Grosskopf Jr.(NALC Branch 3 President)

We sit down with David J Grosskopf Jr  and talk about collective action.
 
Please share this with all federal workers .

"It's your union, own it." - John Murphy

John Murphy on a useless, meaningless rant. Enjoy!
 
Contact Your Senators. Select your State, then it’ll show you your Senators with their office phone number;
www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm
 
 
Contact your House Representatives. Select your State, then it’ll show you your House Rep with their office phone number;
⁠https://www.house.gov/representatives⁠

Wells Fargo Wants to Privatize USPS

Resources:
https://www.savethepostoffice.com/wells-fargo-offers-framework-for-postal-privatization
 
https://truthout.org/articles/wells-fargo-wants-to-privatize-usps-we-should-dismantle-the-mega-bank-instead
 
https://jacobin.com/2025/03/wells-fargo-usps-privatization-trump
 
https://inthesetimes.com/article/wells-fargo-post-office-usps-trump-musk-doge-privatize

NALC James Henry[Part 2]

Current NALC Vice President James Henry is running for the President position of the NALC in 2026.
Learn more: www.ConcernedLetterCarriers.com

Ranked Choice Voting

Greg Dennis; Voter Choice MA:
https://voterchoicema.org

NALC call for special convention

DISCLAIMER: Jenna Morin and Stephanie LaGreca asked Next Generation Carriers podcast to publish this meeting online so it can be spread around to other NALC Branch Presidents/Leaders to stay informed and aware of the call to action.
 
Jenna/Stephanie[UPDATE April 23rd 2025]: Here are bullet points from the feedback with the Presidents last night.
1.) Appointed a committee of volunteers
2.) Template letter will be corrected and a new one issued
3.) A calendar of deadlines will be put out to keep everyone on track
4.) Progress reports will be put out so we can all track what is needed
5.) There will be a live stream for rank and file members to participate in
6.) We need 804 branches representing a total membership of 190,000.
7.) Seeking 1 volunteer from each region to make contacts, keep track of progress, and help guide others in region. This is very time consuming so please don't volunteer lightly.
 
*** If you want to get into contact with Jenna Morin and Stephanie LaGreca; please send an email to: NextGenerationCarriers@gmail.com and we will forward the email to them.*** The call for a Special Convention has no connection to NextGen podcast, we just stand in solidarity with the membership.

"Where do we go from here?"

Elliot Simmons co-host of ⁠On The Workroom Floor⁠. A podcast where 2 NALC Shop Stewards discuss various topics and share their thoughts, experiences, and helpful information to aid all shop stewards and grow their knowledge base.
 
⁠Elliot and Renfroe Region 7 Conference Video⁠
 
Mike Caref, NALC business agent for Illinois and also current ⁠2026 candidate for NALC President⁠, against Brian Renfroe.
 
Call to Action – Support for a Special Convention/Meeting
Zoom meeting.
Topic: President Meeting
Time: Apr 22nd. 8:00 PM Eastern Time
Zoom Meeting:⁠https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83269687443?pwd=qbJm7fYeqFo8Ff8mVopuG3QzUESF2q.1⁠
Meeting ID: 832 6968 7443
Passcode: 549833

Committee of Presidents(April 2025)

Class Struggle Unionism by Joe Burns - www.haymarketbooks.org/books/1767-class-struggle-unionism
 
Death in the Haymarket by James Green - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/71434/death-in-the-haymarket-by-james-green/9781400033225
 
Teamster Rebellion by Farrell Dobbs - https://www.pathfinderpress.com/products/teamster-rebellion_by-farrell-dobbs
 
 
Upcoming Zoom Meeting:
Topic: Branch Presidents Meeting
Time: Apr 22, 2025. 8pm Eastern Time Zoom Meeting:
⁠https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83269687443?pwd=qbJm7fYeqFo8Ff8mVopuG3QzUESF2q.1⁠
Meeting ID: 832 6968 7443
Passcode: 549833

S1E1. Round Table of Presidents

Round Table of Presidents. A reoccurring segment of NALC Branch Presidents sitting down, discussing important issues, and updating the membership on news/events.
If you're a Branch President and want to come onto the Round Table of Presidents; send us an email: nextgenerationcarriers@gmail.com and let us know the Branch and what topics you want to discuss.