Branch 1111 April 2020 Newsletter

Greater East Bay Branch 1111 News Volume 40 Number 452

April 2020

Are You Ready For The New Reality?

North Oakland carriers Calvin Wong and Phil Yee contemplate what protective gear they’ll need, given the scarcity of supplies, as they prepare to hit the street

Coronavirus News and Updates: see page 3

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BRANCH PAPER DEADLINE The deadline for copy for Branch 1111 News is the 3rd of each month. News stories, articles, letters, drawings, or cartoons, as well as photographs -- either recent or historical -should be submitted to the Branch office. Short notices of personal or shop floor interest are especially welcome. The Editor and Assistant Editor retain the right to edit, delete, or reject articles and artwork for the good of the Branch.

BRANCH 1111 OFFICERS Edward P. Fletcher, President Jose Ochoa, Executive Vice President Narciso Paderanga, First Vice President Francisco Cabrera , Second Vice President Julie McCormick, Third Vice President Terrence Super, Fourth Vice President John Ferreira, Secretary-Treasurer Mary Phelps, Asst. Sec-Treasurer Keith Massey, Sgt-at-Arms Jacob Morgan, Insurance Officer Jose Corral, Trustee Jerry DePoe, Trustee Ron Jones, Trustee

Greater East Bay Branch 1111 News Branch 1111 News is the official monthly publication of the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC), Greater East Bay Branch 1111. Circulation 3,000 Offices Served:

Alameda, Alamo, Antioch, Benicia, Berkeley, Brentwood, Clayton, Concord, Crockett, Danville, El Cerrito, Fairfield, Fremont, Lafayette, Livermore, Martinez, Moraga, Oakland, Orinda, Pinole, Pittsburg, Pleasanton, Richmond, Rodeo, San Lorenzo, San Ramon, Suisun City, Union City, Vallejo, Walnut Creek

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EXECUTIVE COUNCIL MEMBERS

Christina Aviles, Elizabeth Corriea, Rickie Cox, Marisela Fletcher, Ray Garcia, Joshua Pearl, Frances Rodriguez-Swint

BRANCH 1111 OFFICE HOURS Monday-Friday: 8 am to 5 pm 402 – 37th Street Richmond, Ca. 94805- 2134 510-237-5111, Fax 510-237-5181

FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/nalcbranch1111 WEBSITE: www.Branch1111.org Meetings are held every fourth Tuesday of the month except in December

BRANCH 1111 NEWS STAFF Editor - Joshua Pearl: joshpbranch1111@gmail.com

Assistant Editor – John Jekabson: jjbranch1111@gmail.com

Contributors -- Ed Fletcher, Jose Ochoa, John Ferreira, Narciso Paderanga, Julie McCormick, Liz Corriea, Ron Jones, Jerry DePoe, Francisco Cabrera, Julie McCormick, Mary Phelps, Terrence Super, Keith Massey, Jacob Morgan

Views expressed in Branch 1111 News do not necessarily reflect the views of the Editor, Assistant Editor, Branch Officers, or members of National Association of Letter Carriers, Branch 1111

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April 3 Coronavirus Statement from President Rolando https://www.nalc.org/news/nalc-updates/body/4-3-20statement.pdf

Branch 1111 Covid-19 Info FTO Julie McCormick has put special Covid-19 resources on our Branch website. https://branch1111.org/safety-healthcovid-19 https://branch1111.org/mous-for-covid19

Food Drive T-Shirts

The 2020 Food Drive has been postponed but hang on to your shirts. President Rolando hopes to reschedule the Drive for later this year.

Food Banks

With the postponement of the Food Drive, our local food banks are in desperate need of donations. With so many needing help during this Pandemic, please consider helping if you can.

Dan Guerra of Pittsburg celebrating his final delivery.

You can donate through their website or by sending a check.

Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano 4010 Nelson Ave. Concord, CA 94520 http://www.foodbankccs.org Alameda County Community Food Bank Attn: Development Department P.O. Box 2599 Oakland, CA 94614 www.accfb.org

June 28th Branch Picnic

The 2020 Branch Picnic has been cancelled in response to the current Cornavirus crisis.

HAPPY TRAILS TO YOU!

The following carriers retired recently: Victor Alvarado of Concord, Sandra Martinez and Ouang Pham of Fremont, Donald Gunnel of Lafayette, and Debra Walker of Oakland, We wish many years of leisure to all!

Hazard Pay?

A lot of you have been asking about hazard pay, so here’s what we know so far. The NALC is working with our friends in Congress to get some possible additional pay for Letter Carriers in any future essential workers’ relief bills. We will continue to update all of you about this as we receive information.

Benicia retiree Rafael Portillo punching out for the final time

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April 2020

Rising Up to Our Greatest Challenge

By Edward P. Fletcher, President

In the last decade or so, we have seen our fair share of natural disasters and/or extreme climate changes. Scientist are telling us that there is evidence that world temperatures are rising and ice caps are melting. Earthquakes, hurricanes and tornadoes appear to be occurring more frequently and wreaking heavier damages. In California, we are experiencing less rain, longer fire seasons and increased wildfires. We must continue to find ways to heal our world, prepare for natural disasters, develop action plans, provide immediate humanitarian aid, stock up on resources and supplies to help communities recover and rebuild.

If that was not enough, we must now rise up and do battle with the Novel Coronavirus, or COVID-19, which is now our greatest challenge.

Essential Service Providers First of all, we all should be very proud to be Letter Carriers. We are a vital and essential service provider. America needs their Postal Service and their Letter Carriers, who are the face of the USPS, to deliver for them now more than ever. That is why we must continue to push Congress for postal reform, eliminate the prefunding mandate and to immediately provide additional revenue and resources to combat the effects of COVID-19 on the USPS, and to strengthen America’s Postal Service going forward.

I will never forget what I was told over 30 years ago while delivering mail on my route by one of my customers who lived through the Great Depression. And that is, “Young man you have the greatest job in the world. The only one who had a job during the Great Depression was the Letter Carrier.” We should personally thank all essential service providers that we see doing their jobs day in and day out. We see you!

Extreme Safety Precautions and Compliance is Needed So how do we work safely in this pandemic environment?

We do it through extreme safety compliance. The USPS and NALC have been working tirelessly on combatting COVID-19.

Numerous safety standups and new MOU’s have been issued.

Branch 1111 and the Bay Valley District held a joint safety Labor-Management meeting on March 11, 2020 where COVID-19 was the first item on the agenda. The Union stated that at that time that the USPS must protect its employees by providing hand sanitizers, gloves, masks, clean and disinfect bathrooms and facilities daily. If any office or station needs certain supplies, please notify your Safety Captains, Shop Stewards and/or Branch Officers.

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Branch 1111 News We are doing joint telecons at least twice a week and communicating daily on new issues as they arise to protect the safety and health of all postal employees. Our President Fredric V. Rolando has issued statements and negotiated serval Memorandums of Understanding (MOU’s) that are available at NALC.org. National also has a “News & Information COVID19” section outlining all information and links issued by date.

Similarly, our National Director of Safety & Health, Manual Peralta has an entire section dedicated to protecting Letter Carriers from the Coronavirus/COVID-19.

We must continue to follow all safety practices and directives from the CDC, WHO, USPS and our NALC Leaders.

Adapting in a Global Pandemic Environment In early March of 2020, Branch 1111 moved quickly to take action to protect our members by postponing our Shop Stewards’ Brunch that was scheduled for March 22, 2020. It is tentatively rescheduled for September 20, 2020. We also cancelled all after-work steward classes and station meetings before the Shelter in Place order was issued in California.

Instead, we will be sending out the monthly training material for Shop Stewards with a questionnaire (quiz) to complete and return for credit. We cancelled the June 30, 2020 Branch Picnic and postponed it until 2021. The State Convention is postponed until October 22-24, 2020. As of March 29, 2020, the National Convention for August 17-21, 2020 is still on.

We cancelled our March 2020 Executive Council and Branch Meeting due to the Shelter in Place order. National President Fredric Rolando also officially granted dispensation to the local branches for events and meetings. For the first time ever, Branch 1111 will be conducting its April 17, 2020 Executive Council meeting through Zoom which is an online venue for video conferencing. This idea was recommended, and is being realized, by the hard work of our Fourth Vice President, Terrence Super.

The Branch is posting COVID-19 information and updates on our “nalcbranch1111” Facebook page and Branch website www.nalcbranch1111.org. The Facebook page is being monitored by our First Vice President, Narciso Paderanga, and the Branch website by our Third Vice President, Julie McCormick. Please thank all of them when you see them. We will continue to adapt, share information and updates to protect the safety and health of all Letter Carriers as we go forward and get through this global pandemic.

Life Finds a Way As of the writing of this article on April 7, 2020, California, as well as most other states, has implemented and/or continued the Stay at Home Orders. We must all comply.

History has shown us that when Americans are faced with a global crisis, we will find ways to “rise above it.” We have done it. And, we will do it again. We must also apply everything that we have learned from this global pandemic, and apply it going forward. Right now, we must all do everything humanly possible to protect our own safety, the safety and health of our families and our co-workers.

To all of my fellow Letter Carriers, be safe and be proud!

Thank You!

April 2020

KEEPING SAFE

By Berkeley Shop Steward Liz Corriea

I would like to thank those carriers who are practicing safety by wearing gloves and masks to help lower the risks of catching Coronavirus. Life is not normal these days and we all must do what we can to help each other from spreading or catching this virus.

Some of you may experience difficulty delivering mail with gloves, as I do. I am having problems because even though they are small size gloves, they are still large on my hand and the fingertips have extra space. This causes me to not be able to deliver the mail as quickly as usual. But that’s ok, because you must practice safety. So if you experience issues like this, just remember it may take a little longer. So be patient, as we must still give great service while staying safe as we do it.

I don’t know about you all, but I have been experiencing lots of “thank you” from customers on my route for practicing social distancing. I even had a customer who made me a mask and another customer letting me know that she is willing to make me more masks, if needed, even leaving me notes, thanking me. “WOW!” so much kindness is being spread around.

Vehicles Vehicles checks are to be conducted each morning. I had big problems when my vehicle was in the shop, causing me to borrow other vehicles. I was amazed how filthy these borrowed vehicles are, not to mention some deficiencies that carriers had not written up. Why would any carrier take out their vehicle when it is not safe. I can’t comprehend why anyone would jeopardize their own safety. If your vehicle is not working right, you need to write it up. Stop the bad behavior of being unsafe, it’s not worth it. PS 4584 is the proper form to write up any deficiencies and you can also use PS 1767. You don’t have to use a postal vehicle if it is unsafe.

Berkeley Blues Unfortunately, nothing positive has changed in Berkeley.

Once again we are being challenged with horrible bosses. I commend those carriers who must endure the craziness that they are dealt with on a daily basis. It’s a wonder how this place survives with its disorganized management staff. Know your rights and use them when needed to protect yourself from the bullies. “Knowledge is Power!”

Thank You

By Francisco Cabrera, Second Vice President

During these uncertain times we all have a constant in our lives. It is our job and what it provides for us and our families.

A recently retired 30-plus year letter carrier stated during his retirement speech: “I want to say that the Postal Service has been a faithful employer to me. Every other week no matter what happens in life or in the world my paycheck has been there”. In the past month, I know you have heard about a lot of the different updates that have come out about the coronavirus and certain legal and contractual benefits that you are entitled to. You can always call me or any of the other

Branch 1111 News Branch officers and shop stewards in your unit to explain these to you and help you take advantage of them.

So, this month, I just want to thank you the Letter Carriers as you continue to consistently provide the service the US Postal Service is known for. If it wasn't for you, I couldn't do my job. If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't have my job. Yes, that's right. However, I would still have a job thanks again to our employer, the United States Postal Service.

Although I am not facing the same perils with you in the field at this time, I remember very well what you are facing, and I will always do my utmost to make your battle lighter and successful.

As I see the reality of most of my friends and family out of a job right now, I feel very grateful that I still have a job to go to everyday. And I can't emphasize enough that it is because of you, the cherished Letter Carriers that I represent.

If other postal employers that don't currently carry mail have never expressed this to you shame on them. As you continue to carry the Postal Service through this pandemic, remember the gratitude of the American public you serve, of the Union that represents you, and of your family that cherishes you. I wish I could add the same of your employer....

“Thank you. You are the Lifeblood of the Postal Service”

When the going gets tough letter carriers get tougher

By Jose Ochoa Executive Vice President

As we face an unprecedented and dangerous challenge in our lifetime, we must remember how much the country needs you. At the same time, your safety and health is essential to be able to provide such a needed essential service to our nation.

Some of your rights and benefits under Covid-19: You are eligible for 80 hours of emergency paid sick leave. This is available to career and non-career employees. The reasons to invoke emergency paid sick leave: (1) To comply with a Federal, State or Local Quarantine Order related to COVID-19 or to care for someone who is. (2) To selfquarantine based on a health care provider’s advice or care for someone who has been advised to self-quarantine related to Covid-19. (3) To seek medical care related to symptoms of Covid-19 and obtain a medical diagnosis. (4) To care for his or her child whose school or place of care is closed (or childcare provider is unavailable) due to Covid-19 related reasons.

You may also use FMLA to care for children under 18 whose school or place of care is closed due to Covid-19. If eligible, you can take up to 12 weeks of FMLA protected leave in a year; The first two weeks are unpaid leave, unless you choose to substitute other types of paid leave, the following 10 weeks will be paid 2/3rd of your normal pay. But in no event more than $200.00 a day or $10,000 in the aggregate.

Both leave entitlement types can be used sequentially to avoid 2 weeks of unpaid leave, if you elect to do so.

Please protect yourself, take care of each other and we’ll get through this united.

“El que quiera ser aguila que vuele, el que quiera ser gusano que se arrastre pero que no grite cuando lo pisen” Emiliano Zapata 5

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Thank You, Essentials!

By Narciso Paderanga, IV, First Vice President

Since the “Shelter in Place” order, letter carriers have been considered as an “essential” work force! Day in, day out, letter carriers must still report to work as scheduled despite the risk of contracting the Covid-19 virus.

As Branch 1111 receives local issues from your stations such as lack of /or shortage of necessary supplies to prevent the virus from spreading, the Branch immediately communicates such issues to the District level on a twice-a-week basis. In response, the District staff immediately acts in ensuring the issues are addressed accordingly.

Since this all started, the NALC at the national level has developed several Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs) relevant to the pandemic at hand, including allowing the use of leave for specific circumstances. I understand that there are a lot of questions and concerns about the current crisis. The NALC is working closely with the USPS in timely addressing these concerns and issues.

I’ve heard it all over the news: -- local and federal government, stand-up talks, Centers for Disease and Control (CDC), and social media; -- but I will reemphasize the importance in protecting yourselves, your loved ones and others by abiding by the “Shelter in Place” order and social distancing.

Most importantly, wash your hands constantly, avoid touching your face, eyes, mouth and nose in order to put an end to this unprecedented pandemic we face today.

I want to recognize all of you for working so hard and safely despite this crisis. We are all in this together. Be proud but also be very cautious!

North Oakland Social Distance clock-in

At the clock: Oakland Civic Center

PHOTOS FROM BRANCH STATIONS

Appreciation in Walnut Creek

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Lisa Abenoja on the job in Lafayette

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CCA Survival Guide

By Julie McCormick, Third Vice President

Surviving as a City Carrier Assistant (CCA) in the Postal Service is a difficult task. It takes a special kind of individual to make it through the excruciating long hours, the seven plus days in a row working, hardly taking any leave, etc... to make it to that fateful day of being converted to a full-time regular. I remember those days of being a CCA like it was yesterday. We are at a demographic shift within the Postal Service and NALC, over half of the current full-time letter carriers/union members today are or were CCAs! You might be asking yourself; how do I possibly survive as a CCA? Well, this article is for those of you asking yourself this very question.

I believe the most important tip I can give any new employee (next to practicing safety of course) is whatever you do, DO NOT PANIC! This may seem like a simple premise, but the first day you are left alone to carry part of a route all by yourself, it is going to seem nearly impossible. But what you can do to alleviate these potential stresses and anxieties is to get the phone number of a regular carrier and/or the T-6 carrier who carries the route of your assignment. When you get lost or are unsure if you are delivering the route correctly, reach out to these experienced carriers for help and guidance. They will be more than willing to help. Also, before you leave the office, ask your supervisor for a map of the route you are delivering, they are required to give it to you. If they don’t, let your shop steward know right away.

You may have guessed it, but the next piece of advice, and the most important is practicing SAFETY. Now, each and every one of you who are or were a CCA, remember the NALC coming to your orientation. One of the Full Time Officers emphasizing how important safety is, putting your vehicle in park, turning off the engine, engaging the parking brake, putting your seatbelt on, having your dog spray and satchel on you, etc… If you practice safety now, it will become second nature, like riding a bike. Your job also depends on you being safe as a carrier, and especially if you are a new employee within your probationary period. The minute management catches you ignoring these safety protocols, you will be out of a job.

Imagine going home to your significant other and trying to explain to them you are no longer employed because you decided to leave the mail truck running while making a dismount delivery? Those 3 seconds it would have taken you to turn off the vehicle, place it in park, and curb your wheels, cost you your job. It is not worth it, so just don’t do it. Developing safety habits now will serve you the rest of your postal career.

TAKE YOUR BREAKS! I really shouldn’t have to write this, but it amazes me at the offices that I visit, while talking to CCAs I learn they are skipping all of their breaks. Do you know what happens when you skip your breaks? That 50 minutes you receive in break time for an eight-hour workday (two tenminute breaks and one thirty minute lunch break) you are now setting this as an expectation for management. Guess what happens when you go from not taking your breaks to now taking your breaks? Your supervisor is going to wonder why it is now

Branch 1111 News all of a sudden taking you longer to do the same assignment you finished 50 minutes earlier the previous day. Also, if you are finishing early because you skipped your breaks, you won’t be sent home, you’ll be sent out to help a carrier who took their two ten-minute breaks and their lunch. If this still does not convince you, let’s see if numbers and money will. If you work eight hours a day, 40 hours a week, for a five-day work week, and you skip your lunch every day, that is 30 minutes of time you are giving back to the Postal Service every day. 5 days/week x 30-minute lunch = $43.25/week. You are giving back to the Postal Service. $43.25 x 52 weeks in a year = approximately $2,249.00 you are losing every year because of not taking just your lunch break. However way you slice it, it is just not worth it.

Stay Organized! Throughout your route, you will encounter vacant addresses, mail that needs to be forwarded, addresses which no longer exist or wrong numbers, whatever the case may be. Do not just throw this mail in your re-works bin in your truck, in hope of organizing it later. Your offices should have cardboard dividers you can use. These will help to sort the mail you are delivering that needs to be forwarded, vacation holds, UBBM, etc. Utilize this tool to stay on track and not create a mess for you to sort and attempt to clean up when you return to the office. Chances are, you won’t remember what you were supposed to do with each piece of mail you put in your rework bin earlier.

Do not let negativity affect you. In every office, there is at least one supervisor or manager who just does not have anything pleasant to say, to you or any of your fellow carriers.

They are always badgering you about missing MSP scans, dropping off mail at a wrong address by mistake, not making your office time, whatever the case may be. If you are working to the best of your ability, you take pride in what you do, and you come to work with a willing attitude then do not let management bring you down to their level. Never lose sight of the fact you have your fellow carriers and Union here to support and encourage you throughout your career. We are all just a phone call away. If management is not treating you with dignity and respect, let your Shop Steward of Full-Time Officer know right away. Do not sweep issues like this under the rug. You have the full force of the Union and the Contract to fight for you.

I would like to end this article by saying thank you to all the carriers for preserving and continuing to work during this pandemic. The American people need us now more than ever.

Letter carriers bring a sense of normalcy to the public during this uncertain time. I would also like to remind you all to stay up to date by joining the Branch 1111 Facebook group, and checking out the Branch 1111 website at www.branch1111.org.

There is a new section of the website dedicated solely to COVID-19 with all the updated stand-up talks, memorandums of understanding, and other information.

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A Day in the Life for our Branch 1111 Essential Workers

Fremont Irvington Social Distancing

Joe Roldan of Walnut Creek

Madeline Byrd of Oakland, Piedmont

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Megan Wilson works at West Grand Annex, Oakland

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Walnut Creek Stewards Daavi Tugbenyoh, Latateana Roberson and Jimmie Braden practice social distancing

“Keep your distance” says Berkeley DDU carrier Diana Canales

Channel 7 newscast airs segment featuring ………

Retired Carrier Terry Flippo’s cartoons can be found at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/325467341252869/ …..Fremont carrier Saul Garcia

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A Huge Thank You to Our Carriers on the Frontline!

By Terrence Lee Super, Fourth Vice President

During a time like this it is easy to be afraid for your life, and because of this deadly virus, that could be the case for a lot of us. But what gives me hope, other than my faith in God, are the Letter Carriers who are out there delivering our mail despite this pandemic! All who show up are making sacrifices, for both themselves and their families, to continue to do their job. Even though that might not be the easiest thing to do nowadays. I have nothing but gratitude for your selfsacrificing effort to continue to serve your customers and deliver those much needed essentials like prescription meds, vitamins, and many other vital items to the public.

The strength you all have shown has impressed upon me a greater appreciation for the Letter Carriers’ craft. But not just carriers, for the clerks as well. I know a lot of you have spouses at home who may have underlining health issues that could severely compromise their health if they are infected with the virus. Yet a lot of you are right at that time clock waiting to punch in, -- to go out on a daily basis to serve your customers. I think I speak for everyone who is a customer, or anyone for that matter, that we love and appreciate all our carriers in the frontlines of this COVID-19 Pandemic. You are doing a heck of a job despite the many challenges.

We, as your Union Representatives are on Telecoms on Tuesday and Thursday with the District, pushing management to make sure they are doing everything in their power to insure you have the proper PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) to do your jobs safely during this unprecedented time.

The NALC, on a national level, has been coming out with new Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs) that have been signed by both parties involving things like: relief for carrier’s who are 65 and older to take sick leave with no questions asked; CCAs being given 80 hours of other paid leave if they fall under that criteria; and carriers who may have symptoms of the virus allowed to take up to 14 days of paid Administrative Leave if under that criteria. Also, many other MOUs that seem to be coming out every couple of weeks. I know this isn’t enough and all of you are needing more, and we will continue to fight for more when it comes to the Safety and Health of all of you literally on the frontlines in this crisis.

You deserve it. It’s time for the USPS to get off their behinds!

I also want to give a shout out to my Shop Stewards who have not missed ANY work and been on the frontlines, not only with the Pandemic, but with the other Pandemic….

Management! You guys are not only fighting with this unprecedented event, but you’re also fighting with management’s cold heartedness and attitude when you’re trying to instruct carriers on their rights concerning these new MOUs and procedures.

So again, special thanks to my Chief Stewards and Formal A Designees Che’ Perez, Jimmie Braden, and 10

April 2020 Latateana Roberson because without YOU my workload would be impossible to handle!

To my future Formal A Designees (Lol) Bonnie Taxera, Daavi Tugbenyoh, Ed Murphy, Joey Dictado, and Elizabeth Herrera, -- get ready!

Last, but definitely not least, my newly appointed Stewards Elissa Chan, and Teresa Rodriquez, you all are the future of the Branch, and I look forward to continuing to develop ALL of you into the toughest Union Reps in the District , -- and I mean that!

Keep up the excellent work and continue to stick up for your fellow carriers like I know you all will.

LETTER TO EDITOR

Some Thoughts on Retirement

As a member of our Union’s Retirement Committee, we’ve been asked to write articles for our Branch Newspaper.

Mine will be on retirement. It is one of the main things we all look forward to. It’s not the same as it was years ago. Now, you are put more in charge of your own retirement plan, not so much your employer. I remember as a young Letter Carrier, and to be honest, I really didn’t think much about my retirement. I was more focused on my family and kids.

When it finally happens, it’s a major decision which you’d better be prepared for. Take advantage of the Union’s retirement classes. They are free and will give you a better understanding of what to expect. I remember the first class I attended. There was a carrier who thought he was all set.

After our class, he realized if he had retired then, he wouldn’t have enough to live on after paying for all the things he thought were covered, but now he would have to pay. I still remember the look of surprise and disappointment on his face when he realized he couldn’t retire when he’d wanted to. First and foremost, do your homework and be prepared. I was fortunate to have taken four classes before I finally retired.

They helped tremendously.

One More Thing

After retiring the adjustment of going from a working schedule to one of having lots of free time on your hands, and what to do with it, is something you need to think about before retiring. It helps to pursue your interests in a hobby or something you enjoy to fill up all of your newfound free time.

Normally our Retirement Committee meets bi-monthly at the Union hall in Richmond at 11:00am on the second Thursday of the month. Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, our next meeting will be September 10, 2020. You can contact the office for any changes. Hope to see you there!

Ken Moore, Branch 1111 Retirement Committee

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Hands up for safety!

Fremont Irvington carrier Rajinder Krishan (left) having a little fun before what looks like a very busy day.

Flavio Diaz (right) of Civic Center Oakland getting updates at the station’s bulletin board. A good place to keep informed on the latest news and updates.

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Pittsburg Office: 2260 Gladstone Drive, Suite 7 Pittsburg, California 94565

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NALC Branch 1111 Balance Sheet As of March 31, 2020

ASSETS Current Assets Bank Accounts 100 - Petty Cash 126 PPCU-50 Mechanics Bank Accounts PPCU-Acct 70 United Bank Accounts Total Bank Accounts

16,380.80 -62,193.36 977,083.25 $914,889.89

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

$931,270.69

128.30 87,526.52 147,017.18 25,610.02 251,300.49 $512,508.13

Other Current Assets Total Current Other Assets $848,804.56 Total Current Assets $1,361,312.69 Fixed Assets 189 - Accumulated Depreciation -127,446.57 190 - Accum Deprec - Furn./Eq. -68,743.00 191 - Accum Deprec - Computer Eq. -11,561.00 192 - Accum Deprec - Copier -6,896.60 193 - Accum Deprec - Building/Improv-153,573.66 197 - Accum Deprec - Storage Shed -430.00 198 - Accum Deprec – Prior -61,391.17 Total Fixed Assets $- 430,042.00 TOTAL ASSETS $931,270.69

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LIABILITIES & EQUITY Total Liabilities Net Revenue 3900 Unrestricted Net Assets Equity

Photo of Piedmont Oakland Carrier Alan Girard on the ktvu2 Instagram page

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Important 2020 Dates to Remember: State Convention

October 22-24 (Rescheduled from April) Food Drive Postponed-TBD Branch Picnic Cancelled MDA Raffle Postponed-TBD National Convention August 17-21 Retiree’s Night Postponed-TBD Steward’s Brunch Tentatively rescheduled for September (Date TBD)

No Branch Meetings until further notice