Next Generation Carriers

5,000 Grievances a year?!

Virgilio Goze and C. Moline members of NALC Branch 4716 sat down to talk what Seattle is up to. From filing 5,000 grievances in 2024 to organizing and mobilizing within the general labor movement.

NALC Transgender Workplace Rights

This content might be very new to workers and might make you feel uncomfortable.
 
Trans people have always been part of the working class. Trans rights are Labor rights.
 
⁠Stone Butch Blues by Leslie Feinberg(PDF)⁠
 
An Injury To One, Is An Injury To All.

NALC Branch President Paul Boulanger

NALC Branch 44 President Paul Boulanger sat down and answered a few questions in regards to reforming and rebuilding the NALC. From contract rallies to contract compliance.

Part 2: Mike Caref NALC Presidential Candidate(Q&As)

NBA Mike Caref is running for NALC President. Here is a mix of questions regarding the NBA position and his campaign to be NALC President.

Part 1: Mike Caref NALC Presidential Candidate(Rebuttal)

Podcast: FED-UP with Ron Speakman had Corey Walton on Episode 42. A lot of issues regarding the NALC were addressed. NALC 2026 Candidate Mike Caref was mentioned, this is his rebuttal.
 
Mike Caref gives a 15-minute rebuttal. James Capone and Chris P. have 2 follow up questions.
 
This is just Part 1(Rebuttal). Part 2(Next Generation Carriers Q&A) will be posted soon.

Amazon Teamster Justine Medina

Amazon Teamster Justine Medina sat down with Next Generation Carriers to talk Amazon, Teamsters, and USPS. From micromanagement to GPS tracking; USPS and Amazon have a lot of similarities.
 
In 2021 Amazon total operating profit was $24.8 Billion. 74% of that profit came from AWS. AWS is a cloud service platform that provides servers, storage email, security, mobile development, and much more technology based services.
 
NALC members can check out the 'Members Portal' section on the NALC website, view the NALC Convention workshop that discussed Amazon vs USPS. Learn more on why it's crucial for Letter Carriers to get involved with organizing Amazon.

What is a "Rank-and-File Reform Caucus"?

A rank-and-file reform caucus is a group of members who set out to transform their union—establishing a new vision and organizing to make it real.
So much is possible with democratic, transparent, militant organizing. But how do we get there? Where do we start?

Route Count & Inspection: An Overview by Gloria Moore

https://www.lettercarrierconnection.com/thingstoremember.pdf
 
Gloria Moore and Letter Carrier Connection have no association with Next Generation Carriers, but we stand in solidarity with the Letter Carrier Connection platform.

Beginners Guide: [P.M. Office Time] Protect Your City Carrier Route

If you're working for USPS and working as a City Letter Carrier, please get familiar with the two manuals that control your workday:
Handbook M-41(City Delivery Carriers Duties and Responsibilities)Handbook M-39(Management of Delivery Services)
Carry your route like it's a route inspection everyday, and you won't need to worry about a route inspection.
Postal management will still play their games during inspection, but that's why you're a union member, your union has your back. 

Beginners Guide: [Street Time] Protect Your City Carrier Route

If you're working for USPS and working as a City Letter Carrier, please get familiar with the two manuals that control your workday:
Handbook M-41(City Delivery Carriers Duties and Responsibilities)Handbook M-39(Management of Delivery Services)
Carry your route like it's a route inspection everyday, and you won't need to worry about a route inspection.
Postal management will still play their games during inspection, but that's why you're a union member, your union has your back.