You Are The Current Resident: An NALC Podcast

February 2024 Postal Record

February 14, 2024 21:02 - 53 minutes - 73.3 MB

Listen to the February 2024 edition of The Postal Record. Browse the digital issue here.

January 2024 Postal Record

January 11, 2024 21:47 - 2 hours - 189 MB

Listen to the January 2024 edition of The Postal Record. Browse the digital issue here.

December 2023 Postal Record

December 20, 2023 20:02 - 2 hours - 237 MB

Listen to the December 2023 edition of The Postal Record. Browse the digital issue here.

2023 National Rap Session Recap Pt. 1

December 10, 2023 11:59 - 1 hour - 86.1 MB

In late November, more than 1,000 letter carrier activists representing branches across the United States gathered in New Orleans to take part in NALC’s 2023 National Conference. On this week's episode, President Renfroe shares some of the major highlights from the Rap Session. These important announcements and updates included topics such as contract negotiations, crimes against carriers, heat safety, improving representation, legislation and politics, and new initiatives. To allow adequate...

Celebrating Thanksgiving

November 26, 2023 14:00 - 59 minutes - 82 MB

On this week's special Thanksgiving episode, NALC Activist and Lynn, MA Branch 7 member Patrick Byrne joins the podcast to discuss the value of giving back to our communities and supporting one another with President Renfroe. This episode also features a brief overview of last weekend's National Rap Session in New Orleans, LA. Be sure to tune in next week for Part 1 of a more in-depth debrief of the Rap Session. As always, stick around for the end of the episode for the Ask the Mailbag s...

NALC Health Benefit Plan

November 19, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 107 MB

Open enrollment season is here! To discuss the NALC Health Benefit Plan and all it offers letter carriers and their families, the podcast is joined by Director of Health Benefits Stephanie Stewart. President Renfroe also provides a brief overview of upcoming changes to Medicare resulting from the Postal Reform Act of 2022. Be sure to stick around for our Ask the Mailbag segment at the end of the episode! Have questions you'd like answered on the podcast? Email [email protected]. Pod...

November 2023 Postal Record

November 16, 2023 19:55 - 2 hours - 173 MB

Listen to the October 2023 edition of The Postal Record. Browse the digital issue here.

Veterans Day special

November 12, 2023 15:57 - 50 minutes - 69.5 MB

Happy Veterans Day from NALC! We're proud to represent tens of thousands of veterans. This week, NALC President Brian Renfroe sits down with Executive Vice President and Army veteran Paul Barner to discuss the NALC Veterans Group and other veterans-focused initiatives. Plus, stay tuned for the Ask the Mailbag segment with Ed and Brian at the end of the episode! Have questions you'd like answered on the podcast? Email [email protected]. Podcast episodes with closed captioning are available ...

A closer look at ”The Postal Record”

November 05, 2023 15:31 - 1 hour - 90.4 MB

Once a month, The Postal Record is sent out to members across the country to keep them updated about the latest news from NALC, while also providing interesting stories about what letter carriers are up to on and off their delivery routes. This week, Managing Editor Michael Shea joins the discussion to give listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the history and production process of The Postal Record, and shares some of his favorite letter carrier stories from over the years. As always, sta...

Regional grievance assistants

October 30, 2023 13:28 - 35 minutes - 48.2 MB

President Brian L. Renfroe and Special Executive Assistant to the President Tim McKay discuss regional grievance assistants and their important role in representing NALC members. Have questions you'd like answered on the podcast? Email [email protected]. Podcast episodes with closed captioning are available on our YouTube channel. Keep up with NALC on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!

October 2023 Postal Record

October 23, 2023 11:00 - 2 hours - 201 MB

Listen to the October 2023 edition of The Postal Record. Browse the digital issue here.

Workers’ Compensation

October 22, 2023 15:54 - 1 hour - 93.6 MB

President Brian Renfroe and Assistant to the President for Workers' Compensation Coby Jones discuss how NALC works to ensure that letter carriers who are injured on the job receive the benefits they are entitled to under the law by helping members navigate the claims process and the Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP). NALC members make up nearly a third of all injured federal workers, and it is important to stay informed about what to do if you or your co-workers suffer an injur...

Preparing for the 2024 National Convention

October 15, 2023 17:00 - 59 minutes - 81.2 MB

We're excited to have Secretary-Treasurer Nicole Rhine join the podcast this week to break down important info about what to expect as preparations begin for next year's biennial convention. It will be here before you know it! The 2024 National Convention may be many months away, but there are some important processes and steps that start as early as October. Tune in to learn more, and be sure to keep an eye on Nicole's column in the Postal Record as we get closer to next summer's convention...

NALC’s Mutual Benefit Association

October 08, 2023 16:31 - 54 minutes - 74.2 MB

This week, Director of Life Insurance Jim Yates joins the podcast to provide a useful overview of NALC’s Mutual Benefit Association (MBA) to help you make the most of the options available to you as a member of NALC. To start off the discussion, Jim goes into a bit about the history of the MBA, as well as his own history with the NALC. The conversation then goes into detail about what makes the MBA different from other insurance companies. Jim explains some of the different policies offe...

Delivering NALC’s Message to Capitol Hill

October 01, 2023 05:01 - 1 hour - 126 MB

President Brian Renfroe and Chief of Staff Kori Blalock Keller discuss NALC's legislative and political agenda. Listen in to learn how NALC engages lawmakers to support legislation that will make a meaningful difference for letter carriers. In this episode, Brian and Kori talk about current legislative efforts like the Social Security Fairness Act, as well as forthcoming legislation to address violent crime on letter carriers and other issues that affect our members. They also discuss the la...

Grievance procedure

September 25, 2023 12:59 - 42 minutes - 58.5 MB

President Brian L. Renfroe and Assistant to the President Ed Morgan discuss the grievance procedure and answer your questions from the mailbag. Have questions you'd like answered on the podcast? Email [email protected]. Podcast episodes with closed captioning are available on our YouTube channel. Keep up with NALC on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads!

Technology Integrated Alternate Route Evaluation and Adjustment Process (TIAREAP)

September 17, 2023 05:01 - 55 minutes - 75.8 MB

President Brian Renfroe and Assistant to the President Ed Morgan discuss the Technology Integrated Alternate Route Evaluation and Adjustment Process (TIAREAP) and answer your questions from the mailbag. Have questions you'd like answered on the podcast? Email [email protected]. Podcast episodes with closed captioning are available on our YouTube channel. Keep up with NALC on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads!

September 2023 Postal Record

September 15, 2023 16:45 - 2 hours - 166 MB

Listen to the September 2023 edition of The Postal Record. Browse the digital issue here.

USPS Sorting and Delivery Centers (S&DCs)

September 10, 2023 20:02 - 47 minutes - 65.4 MB

On this week's episode, Special Assistant to the President Douglas Lape joins the discussion on "You Are the Current Resident" for a closer look at USPS Sorting and Delivery Centers (S&DCs). Tune in wherever you listen to podcasts! Have questions you'd like answered on the podcast? Email [email protected]. Podcast episodes with closed captioning are available on our YouTube channel. Keep up with NALC on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads!

Labor Day special

September 08, 2023 20:27 - 1 hour - 95.1 MB

NALC President Brian L. Renfroe and Assistant to the President Ed Morgan discuss NALC's role in the broader labor movement. Plus hear from AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler and Executive Director of WGA East Lowell Peterson. Have questions you'd like answered on the podcast? Email [email protected]. Podcast episodes with closed captioning are available on our YouTube channel. Keep up with NALC on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads!

The Delivery Operations Information System (DOIS)

August 27, 2023 05:01 - 34 minutes - 47.4 MB

NALC President Brian L. Renfroe and Assistant to the President Ed Morgan discuss the Delivery Operations Information System (DOIS), a time-projection tool used in many locations by management to estimate the daily workload of city carriers. Have questions you'd like answered on the podcast? Email [email protected]. Podcast episodes with closed captioning are available on our YouTube channel. Keep up with NALC on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads!

Crime against letter carriers and protection for our members

August 20, 2023 05:01 - 43 minutes - 60 MB

NALC President Brian L. Renfroe and Assistant to the President Ed Morgan discuss the disturbing uptick in crimes against letter carriers. Then, Chicago Branch 11 President Elise Foster joins President Renfroe to discuss the Enough is Enough rally that was held in Chicago on Aug. 8. Have questions you'd like answered on the podcast? Email [email protected]. Podcast episodes with closed captioning are available on our YouTube channel. Keep up with NALC on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Thr...

August 2023 Postal Record

August 14, 2023 20:04 - 2 hours - 192 MB

Listen to the August 2023 edition of The Postal Record. Browse the digital issue here.

Heat Illness Prevention Program (HIPP)

August 13, 2023 05:01 - 30 minutes - 42 MB

On this week’s episode, NALC President Brian L. Renfroe and Assistant to the President Ed Morgan discuss the Heat Illness Prevention Program (HIPP) and answer questions from the mailbag. Have questions you'd like answered on the podcast? Email [email protected]. Podcast episodes with closed captioning are available on our YouTube channel. Keep up with NALC on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads!

Contract bargaining updates

August 06, 2023 05:01 - 42 minutes - 58.6 MB

On this week’s episode, NALC President Brian L. Renfroe and Assistant to the President Ed Morgan discuss ongoing contract negotiations and answer questions from the mailbag. Have questions you'd like answered on the podcast? Email [email protected]. Podcast episodes with closed captioning are available on our YouTube channel. Keep up with NALC on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads!

Welcome back + a discussion on Medicare integration

July 28, 2023 14:29 - 24 minutes - 33.4 MB

NALC President Brian L. Renfroe welcomes you back to the podcast, provides an update on collective bargaining, discusses Medicare integration, and more. Have questions you'd like answered on the podcast? Email [email protected]. Podcast episodes with closed captioning are available on our YouTube channel. Keep up with NALC on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads!

July 2023 Postal Record

July 28, 2023 14:29 - 2 hours - 195 MB

Listen to the July 2023 edition of The Postal Record. Browse the digital issue here.

NALC President Brian L. Renfroe’s remarks at the opening of collective bargaining

February 22, 2023 19:49 - 9 minutes - 13.1 MB

On Feb. 22, 2023, NALC and the Postal Service opened negotiations for their sixteenth collective bargaining agreement. Listen to NALC President Brian L. Renfroe's opening remarks.

President Brian L. Renfroe’s installation speech

January 09, 2023 18:20 - 33 minutes - 46 MB

Listen to NALC President Brian L. Renfroe's speech at the installation ceremony on Dec. 17, 2022 in Washington, DC.

Statement from NALC President Fredric V. Rolando (Ep. 16)

December 03, 2020 21:59 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

President Rolando and Executive VP Renfroe discuss recent NALC statement. Click here to read the transcript of this episode.

Statement from NALC President Fredric V. Rolando (Ep. 15)

August 31, 2020 17:58 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MB

President Rolando and Executive VP Renfroe discuss the recent NALC statement. Click here to read the transcript of this episode.

COVID-19 Update and Statement from President Rolando (Ep. 14)

July 15, 2020 21:37 - 17 minutes - 23.9 MB

President Rolando and Executive VP Renfroe discuss recent NALC statement. Click here to read the transcript of this episode.

COVID-19 Update and Statements from President Rolando (Ep. 13)

June 08, 2020 22:32 - 26 minutes - 36 MB

President Rolando and Executive VP Renfroe read recent NALC statements. Click here to read the transcript of this episode.

COVID-19 Update and Statement from President Rolando (Ep. 12)

May 14, 2020 00:41 - 21 minutes - 29.8 MB

President Rolando and Executive VP Renfroe discuss COVID-19. Click here to read the transcript of this episode.

COVID-19 Update and Statement from President Rolando (Ep. 11)

April 26, 2020 01:29 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MB

President Rolando and Executive VP Renfroe discuss COVID-19. Click here to read the transcript of this episode.

COVID-19 Update and Statement from President Rolando (Ep. 10)

April 17, 2020 23:44 - 25 minutes - 35 MB

President Rolando and Executive VP Renfroe discuss COVID-19. Click here to read the transcript of this episode.