Happy New Year ... |
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0247Dec. 31, 2018 |
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"Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow."
Albert Einstein
May 2019 be full of hope for all of us. Our very best wishes to you all from Branch 25. Stay healthy and stay safe throughout the new year ... 
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That Magical Season Is Here Again ... |
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0245Dec. 15, 2018 |
And You All Have The Aching Backs To Prove It ... |
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This morning, we've got some local perspective on the holiday season. Click here to read an item from the Salem (MA) News. Long hours, Amazon and letters to Santa ... yes, it's Christmas time again. And nobody does Christmas like the letter carriers of Branch 25. Stay safe and healthy this season ...
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AFL-CIO Scholarship Time Has Come ... |
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0244Dec. 5, 2018 |
New This Year - Online Application ... |
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The application process for the 61th annual Massachusetts AFL-CIO Scholarship is online ... and the registration deadline is Friday, December 14th. Please click right here for program information or click here to go straight to the application. And very best of luck to all who participate.
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Information For Information's Sake? ... |
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0243Nov. 30, 2018 |
Be Aware Of "Informed Delivery" Pitfalls ... |
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An item from CBS News.com warns us of the risks of using the Postal Service's new "Informed Delivery" service. Never forget, hackers never sleep and live to disrupt lives. There is always a new deception waiting around the corner. Be aware, always vigilant to the scams surrounding you.
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It's Not Just Us ... |
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0241Nov. 18, 2018 |
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"An absurd burden that no other corporation or government agency is forced to carry. Take it away, and voila! The Postal Service is a moneymaker."
So ... others see it too. From Alternet.org, here is a story by the progressive author, syndicated columnist and radio commentator Jim Hightower, touching on the continuing pre-funding mandate and how it relates to the privatization issue.
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Not That You Need This Reminder ... |
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0240Nov. 4, 2018 |
Please, Get To The Polls On Tuesday ... |
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Hey, seems that there's an election coming up on Tuesday!!! Even with the time change and shorter days to contend with, please take some time out of your day and make your voice heard. The issues at stake are too important to ignore ...
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And Here We Are Again ... |
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0238Oct. 29, 2018 |
Red Sox Best Dodgers 5 - 1, Take Series In 5 Games ... |
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Congratulations go out to the 2018 Boston Red Sox on their World Series win. Hear Ye, Here Ye - Read all about it below !!!
The Boston Globe -- The Boston Herald
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Here We Go, Boston ... |
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0236Oct. 21, 2018 |
Red Sox vs. Dodgers In The Fall Classic |
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We here at Branch 25 wish the Red Sox well in their quest for the fourth World Series title since 2004. The games begin right here at Fenway - Tuesday night October 23, 8 p.m. on FOX.
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Is It Just Us ??? |
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0235Oct. 14, 2018 |
A Heavy Burden, Indeed ... |
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"What if your credit card company told you: 'You will charge a million dollars on your credit card during your life; please enclose the million dollars in your next bill payment. It's the responsible thing to do.' Doesn't seem quite right, does it?"
Uncredited - from Office of Inspector General
Here is a link to a story found on the vast and all-powerful Internet ... from The Garden Island website (Hawaii), a guest columnist asks some of the same old questions whose answers we've been searching for since 2006. Interesting examples of privatization and it's acceptance in the "Swamp". Remember in November !!!
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Always Nicer When We Beat The Pinstripes ... |
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0234Oct. 10, 2018 |
Red Sox Advance to ALCS ... |
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The Boston Red Sox took the Yanks in 4 games, including a 16-1 thrashing, and now will advance to the American League Championship Series against the Houston Astros. The ALCS will commence this Saturday night, Oct. 13 at Fenway. You can catch the game on the TBS Network, 8 p.m. Good luck, Sox !!!
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Congress On Our Side? |
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0233Oct. 3, 2018 |
Twin Resolutions Are Steps Against Privatization ... |
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Two resolutions to protect the U.S.P.S. from the perils of privatization, both introduced over the summer, have been gaining support. House Resolution 993 and Senate Resolution 633 have been steadily gaining support in both houses. As always, you can link to texts of the resolutions (on Congress.gov) through our own "Bill Tracking" page. And always be sure to check out the NALC Website for the latest on Political Affairs affecting the Postal Service.
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Retirement Considerations From Social Security ... |
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0229Aug. 9, 2018 |
Info On The WEP & The GPO ... |
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We have added to the "Retirement" page .pdf files explaining two Social Security provisions that may affect your benefits. For further reading, click here to read more on the Windfall Elimination Provision and here to learn more on the Government Pension Offset.
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"Being A Mail Carrier Is Hard" ... |
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0228July 31, 2018 |
A Fresh Take On This Business Of Mail Delivery ... |
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Here's a story found on the MSN Money Website. One man and his experiences wearing the letter carrier's uniform. A good read to begin your week awaits you right here.
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Convention News !!! |
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0226July 18, 2018 |
Rick DiCecca Is New Region 14 NBA ... |
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Dateline Detroit ... a round of congratulations go to Branch 25's own Rick DiCecca. Rick was elected by consent to the position of National Business Agent, Region 14. Rick will succeed John Casciano, who has held the position since 1998 and served five terms. Way to go, Rick !!!
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71st NALC Biennial National Convention ... |
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0225July 14, 2018 |
Hot Summer Nights in Detroit ... |
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Just a reminder ... the 71st NALC Biennial Convention gets under way in Detroit, MI this weekend, with the welcome reception at Cobo Center on Sunday evening. For coverage of the convention, please refer to the National NALC Website.
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California Carrier Dies During Heat Wave ... |
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0224July 10, 2018 |
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Sad for the family. Sad for the office and the branch. And sad because situations like this surely can be avoided. Please click here and here for several news accounts of the death of Peggy Frank, a Woodland Hills, CA letter carrier found dead during a 117 degree heat wave. And please remember that the OSHA Heat Safety App is available right from our Website. Summer is far from over, so stay hydrated and stay safe ...
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OSHA Heat Safety App Is Here ... |
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0223July 1, 2018 |
Android & iOS Versions Available ... |
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Now available from OSHA, we have a link to their "Heat Safety Tool". Vital safety information available whenever and wherever you need it - right on your Smart Phone. When working in the summer heat, this app will get you the info you need to stay safe. The permanent link is at the right side of the home page.
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Another Monthly Meeting ??? |
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0222June 22, 2018 |
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Why yes, yes there is !!! As a reminder, the June "make-up" meeting for Branch 25 will be this coming Tuesday, June 26. Same time, same place as always. So, put it in your calendars. We hope to see you there ...
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Bernie's Got Our Back ... |
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0221June 9, 2018 |
Calls On Administration To Strengthen Agency ... |
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"President Trump is dead wrong if he believes the ultimate solution to the issues at the Postal Service is to privatize it"
Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT)
Bernie Sanders believes in common sense. He also believes in the United States Postal Service. And he plans to share these beliefs with President Trump. Please click here to check out this story from The Nation website. Nice to know somebody is on our side.
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The Hatch Act Revisited ... |
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0220June 4, 2018 |
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A few months ago, we posted a link to a PDF regarding the in's and out's of the Hatch Act. Now, we have a real-world example for you to consider. Click here to link to the Government Executive story.
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Tweets And Misinformation ... |
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0218May 7, 2018 |
Plus, A Few Well Defined Facts ... |
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Here are a couple of quick links to items in the latest issue of the Postal Record. First, sometimes often the "News From Washington" just makes you shake your head in disbelief. Click here to read a tale of five tweets. Second, here is a link to President Rolando's President's Message for May. In it, you will find the Pre-Funding Burden and several other Postal Reform options explained. Good information to have next time you find yourself in a discussion with those who have all the answers to our problems. Facts that may not make it into certain Twitter feeds ...
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NALC "Dignity & Respect" Guide ... |
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0216Apr. 4, 2018 |
Available For Stewards Now |
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Now available, through the "Members Only" section of the NALC National Website, is a guide for stewards to help them in matters relating to the dignity and respect of carriers on the workroom floor. The "Guide to Preserving the Right of Letter Carriers to be Treated with Dignity and Respect" provides the steward with tools, documents and guidance for dealing with this most important aspect of daily letter carrier life. A link is also provided on our own "Steward Resources" page.
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Mobile Users - You're Changing Too ... |
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0213Mar. 25, 2018 |
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And before we forget: if you have the mobile Website bookmarked at "m.nalcbranch25.com", please change your bookmark to "www.nalcbranch25.com". Sorry for any confusion this might cause.
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We've Gone Through Some Changes ... |
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0212Mar. 25, 2018 |
nalcbranch25.com Update |
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Well, here's some news ... our Website has been upgraded. As of today, new features on the home page will get you to your desired destinations quicker and easier. And more colorfully, I might add.
We now have a page dedicated to Veteran's resources, as well as a "Weather" page that gets you to your local forecast quickly and easily. Also, "Trivia" now has it's own page!!! We hope you enjoy the new look. As always, you can always submit any questions or concerns using the "E-Mail" link.
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The Hatch Act - Do's & Don'ts ... |
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0211Mar. 7, 2018 |
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With the Hatch Act being in the news the last couple of days, here is a repost for you from NALC.org: from the U.S. Office of Special Counsel, an update to it's "Hatch Act Social Media and Email Guidance for Federal Employees". Give it a look and be aware that even seemingly casual remarks or actions on duty may have consequences. The link to this .pdf is right here.
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Amazon ... Is The Honeymoon Over? |
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0209Feb. 23, 2018 |
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A couple of items here that peek into the USPS/Amazon partnership. The Nation magazine has a piece here addressing the challenges that we face with this "special relationship". And Linn's Stamp News has this story that deals with Amazon's plan to roll out their own delivery service - "Shipping With Amazon".
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Here We Go Again ... |
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0205Jan. 21, 2018 |
Pats Heading To Big Game Against Eagles |
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For the 10th time in franchise history, the New England Patriots will advance to Super Bowl 52 on February 4th. In Sunday's AFC Championship game, the final score was Pats 24, Jacksonville 20. For the NFC, the Philadelphia Eagles beat (or beat up ... your choice) the Minnesota Vikings by a score of 38 to 7. In addition to reaching back-to-back Super Bowls for the second time, the Pats will have a chance to tie the Pittsburgh Steelers for most Super Bowl wins at six.
Congrats to the home team and best of luck against Philadelphia !!!
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Opinions Can Be Unreliable ... |
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0204Jan. 17, 2018 |
Facts Are Another Matter ... |
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"Those are the facts, each easily verifiable."
NALC President Fredric Rolando
Today, we have a Washington Times piece from our National President Fred Rolando, which might be shared with those you come across whose opinions on the Postal Service differ from reality. You can easily get there from here.
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They Are On Their Way ... |
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0203Jan. 15, 2018 |
Goodbye Titans, Hello Jags ... |
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The New England Patriots beat the Tennessee Titans on Saturday night by a score of 35-14, advancing them once again to the AFC Conference Championship game. They will take on the Jacksonville Jaguars in Foxboro ... Sunday, January 21st at 3:05 pm (CBS - WBZ Channel 4). You have less than a week to stock up, so get yourselves to a supermarket. And good luck Pats !!!
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