Greater East Bay Branch 1111 News by NALC Branch 1111

Greater East Bay Branch 1111 News Volume 41 Number 470

October 2021

Halloween Horrors All SDO are cancelled A never-ending Pandemic Indifferent and Inept management Perpetual Understaffing Through it all Branch 1111 Letter carriers continued to deliver no matter what horrors they faced Your Union is working hard to make 2022 not as scary

2022 Rotating Schedule Calendar Inside

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October 2021

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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-Hercules, San Lorenzo, San Ramon, Suisun City, Union City, Vallejo, Walnut Creek

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, Mary Phelps, Terrence Super, Keith Massey, Jacob Morgan, Jimmie Braden Jr. 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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PUBLICATION AWARDS Branch 1111 News has won three publication awards from the NALC. The awards were from the 2020 Hawaii Convention Committee. Because the meeting was cancelled due to COVID 19 the prizes will be given out at the 2022 National Convention in Chicago Our publication was given Honorable Mention in the category of Overall Excellence for Large Branches. Julie McCormick won First Place for Best Feature Article for her three-part story titled ”50 Years Ago and Not so Far Away.” Retired Executive Council member Verle Craven won Third Place in the category of Promoting Unionism with his article titled “Why Politics Matter.” Congratulations to the two talented writers and to the staff of Greater East Bay Branch 1111 News for the consistently excellent publication they produce.

HAPPY TRAILS TO YOU The following carriers retired recently: Johnny Dunwood, Rebecca Aranda and Lorenzo Romabiles Jr. of Oakland, Aida Arevalo of Fremont, Adrienne Hawk of Richmond, Aaron Warnock and Dominador Ramos of Antioch, Jasbir Singh of Vallejo, Franco Sinay of San Lorenzo, Marlow Germono of Union City, Mukhar Singh of Pleasanton, Kennedy Belardo of Danville, Robert Avila and Barton Miramontes of Concord, App Browning of Lafayette, Agnes Ojeda of Orinda, Ronilo Jualo of Fairfield, Joseph Festejo of San Ramon, and Francisco Guzman of Livermore. We wish many years of leisure to all.

Oakland Eastmont carriers Darlene Amey and Carmen Perez are ready to hit the street

WASHINGTON DC POLITICAL NEWS The NALC is supporting new Senate legislation titled “Freedom to Vote Act,” which will set basic national standards to make sure Americans can cast their ballots in the way that works best for them, regardless of their zip code. Senate Bill 2747 will ensure Americans can request a mail-in ballot, have at least 15 days of early voting, and can register to vote on Election Day.” Overall, the Bill is a scaled-back, narrower voting rights package than the “For the People Act,” which passed in the House earlier this year but was blocked by Senate Republicans. Without the backing of any Republican Senators, the new Bill is unlikely to receive the 60 votes needed to bypass the Senate filibuster. NALC is continuing to monitor this legislation.

Branch member Calvin Wang on the street in North Oakland

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It’s Time to Talk Frankly By Edward P. Fletcher, President

Let’s be Frank. Frankenstein is not the monster we need to fear. It’s the “Frankenstein minded.” Those who do not think for themselves. Those who hide behind their masks. Those who continue to trick us with their ghoulish numbers. Those who offer stale Halloween candy instead of fresh new ideas. Those who refuse to change course even when their Ghostship is heading straight for the rocks. In short, the USPS continues to play “Trick or Treat” with its employees, sacrifices service and tests the “last will and testament” of our customers who have been long-suffering. Howling at The Moon As I stated last month and will continue to do so like a “Werewolf howling at a full moon,” the USPS continues to fail miserably to properly staff employees in all of the 29 Postal Installations and 43 delivery stations in Branch 1111. They continue to overwork letter carriers like “Zombies” well into the night. They offer no “garlic” or a “safe haven” of protection from the vampires who are lurking in the dark to rob our brave and understaffed Letter Carriers. They work non-stop day in and day out even when “their dogs are tired” and their eyes are “bloodshot red.” Is the USPS waiting for the “Apocalypse of Privatization” before they realize their path leads to self-destruction? Since 2016 and at every District Labor-Management, Branch 1111 has been advocating for the USPS to: hire and maintain more Letter Carriers; toss out their unilaterally drafted complement numbers, like “bad candy;” eliminate the “night of the living dead” maximum work hour violations; “stop ghosting” employee SDO’s; raise the starting pay; and start

Branch 1111 News hiring new employees when the Easter Bunny is hopping around instead of waiting for the “fright nights of October.” Management must change or be changed. The wolf is at the door. No Trick –Emergency Federal Employees Leave Has Ended

On September 30, 2021, the Emergency Federal Employees Leave (EFEL) ended. At this time, no extension and/or new law has been passed for COVID-19 related illnesses or absences. If you have a grievance pending regarding EFEL for dates prior to the ending date and it is successful, you would still be entitled to be paid. If you are a career employee and you have COVID-19 issues, you will have to use your own leave. If you are a CCA, the National parties have reinstated the additional paid leave for CCAs. The Parties by joint agreement (M-01966) several COVID19 related memorandums of understanding have been further extended through December 31, 2021. These memoranda include: temporary expanded sick leave for dependent care (M-01910); temporary use of the 7:01 rule (M-01913); temporary workplace changes to promote social distancing (M-01915); temporary use of TCAs (M-01916); and the reinstatement of MOU Re: Temporary Additional Paid Leave for CCAs (M-01911). Additionally, MOU: Reinstatement of Temporary Additional Paid Leave for CCAs (M-01965) explains that the terms of MOU Re: Temporary Additional Paid Leave for CCAs (M-01911), which has been reinstated, will be administered as if it had been in effect without interruption since the original effective date of March 18, 2020. This MOU will expire on December 31, 2021. Nevertheless, if you have COVID-19 symptoms and or was directly exposed to someone who has COVID-19, those rules have not changed. Please immediately notify Management and call your doctor for medical advice. There is nothing scarier than sacrificing your own safety, and the safety of our families.

RECALLING THE GOOD OLD DAYS! Danville carrier Frank Gardner holds a portrait of himself from 42 years ago when he started his Postal career. Branch FTOs Jose Ochoa and Ed Fetcher are on hand to congratulate him on his retirement

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THE PERPETUAL BIG LIE By Jose Ochoa, Executive Vice President

Back in 1984, one day after looking at my mailman in shorts and a funny round white hat, delivering mail and talking to the ladies, I figured that’s a good job! How difficult can it be to pick up a letter at the Post Office and bring it to the customer’s mailbox? So, I joined the Postal Service as a PTF, the starting time was 6am, and mandatory 12 hours per day, 6 days a week. (Sound familiar?) A few weeks after I told fellow carriers I had no idea how hard and demanding this job is, and I was told “it gets better when you become regular.” I kept working. When I became regular nothing changed, and then I was told “it gets better when you get more seniority”. Many years later, when I got more seniority, of course it was still the same.

Reality Check: 2021 Regular carriers can’t even count on/plan for their SDO or long weekend without the fear of been mandated to work. New carriers still work 12 or more hours daily more than 6 days. Senior carriers working 12 or more hours even the non ODL. Result, exhausted carriers results in increased sick leave and discipline galore. Hundreds of grievances and thousands of dollars paid to carriers for the Contractual violations with no end in sight! The only thing that it hasn’t changed, Supervisors and Postmasters get days off because they have things to do and family to attend. The nature of the beast! Union Quote “The labor movement was the principal force that transformed misery and despair into hope and progress” Martin Luther King

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOU CALL IN SICK? By Berkeley Chief Steward Liz Corriea

I was surprised to hear that many carriers didn’t realize that they are responsible for filling out a PS Form 3971 upon return to work after calling in sick. In fact, many carriers rely on Management to take care of it for them. The JCAM states under 10.5 Sick Leave use: Letter carriers apply for sick leave, either in advance or after returning to work, by submitting a PS Form 3971. When an employee has unexpected need for sick leave, he or she must notify the appropriate postal authorities as soon as possible of the illness or injury and the expected duration of the absence. Upon returning to work, the employee must submit PS 3971 (ELM Section 513.332). When Management does produce a generated PS Form 3971, already filled out for you, be sure to read it, line for line. Some carriers have signed for AWOLs without understanding what it meant, and thinking that they were getting paid for sick leave. You should get in the habit of filling out the PS Form 3971 yourself, as it is your responsibility, and you will be on the safe side. You don’t want to give Management an opportunity to put down whatever they want on the form. If there is something that Management puts in the remarks section on the PS Form 3971, you should ask for clarification, if you don’t know what it is. The PS Form 3971 is used for the different types of leave that carriers request, but I wanted to touch on the issue of sick leave, because so many carriers in Berkeley have not been submitting PS Form 3971 after they return to work from calling in sick. Not to mention, Berkeley managers have been presenting some carriers with a pile of PS Form 3971 all at once, for times they called in, but didn’t fill out the Form. Please do your part. Berkeley Blues

Scene from our September Branch Meeting. The first hybrid and sole in-person meeting for Branch 1111 in 2021

Berkeley is the nightmare from hell, no improvements to this place have been done. We are starting to lose carriers, and I can understand why. I blame the Berkeley Management Team for such a terrific job, keeping up schedules, making this place a wonderful place to work, treating all employees with dignity and respect, and way much more. I THINK NOT! I would be insane to think Berkeley Management were terrific, because they are not. They couldn’t care less about our employees, and it’s total CHAOS here. We’re having problems with being organized. However, the more you learn about your job the more you can defend yourself. Knowledge is Power 5

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SAFETY – Why is it Important? By Narciso Paderanga, IV, First Vice President

These are some of the facts - Management has the responsibility to provide safe working conditions and to develop a safe working force. The Union will cooperate with and assist management to live up to this responsibility (Article 14 of the National Agreement). Scheduled safety talks are intended to promote safety awareness. All line supervisors are required to conduct safety talks at least once a week with their employee group. Employees have the right to: Report unsafe and unhealthy working conditions using Postal Service PS Forms 1767, Report of Hazard, Unsafe Condition, or Practice. OSHA requires workers to comply with all safety and health standards that apply to their actions on the job. Therefore, employees must: * Follow the employer’s safety and health rules and wear or use all required gear and equipment. * Follow safe work practices for their job as directed by their employer. Drivers are responsible for the safe operation of any vehicle they drive during the performance of their duties. Postal Service drivers are required to obey state and local vehicle laws. Postal Service drivers must wear seat belts when their vehicles are in motion. When drivers are traveling to and from their routes, when they are moving between park and relay points, and when they are entering or crossing intersecting roadways, they must be sure that all vehicle doors are closed. The USPS OIG reported on its website (www.uspsoig.gov/document/accident-reporting) That 144,607 motor vehicle accidents occurred from fiscal year (FY) 2016 to 2020. There have been reports that local management and District officials are out on the street conducting street observations, with “just cause” interviews and disciplinary actions taken immediately after. These rules exist for the safety of our brothers and sisters. While some of those reported accidents may not be very serious, there has been reports of fatal accidents. The Union is very concerned about its members’ safety and health. We will always hold Management accountable when it doesn’t fix any existing safety issues. However, when we don’t follow these safety measures, we are taking a big risk. It doesn’t save you much time: when you don’t close your doors whenever required; when you don’t wear your seatbelts while the vehicle is in motion, when you don’t turn off your engines when exiting your vehicles. Please follow these safety rules and regulations at all times to avoid any possible accidents or injuries as well as possible disciplinary actions. 6

October 2021 It has only been a few months when I last wrote an article about safety. But safety is part of our daily responsibility and an important aspect of our careers. Management should do more in recognizing employees who have great safety records rather than being punitive to those who need to be reminded of safety. Positivity will always conquer negativity.

If you’re Feeling Frustrated By Francisco Cabrera, Second Vice President

“If you’re feeling frustrated, take a step back and ask for help”. This song was taught to my son in kindergarten. Wise words to live by. If I tell you what to do and you do it, I can’t be held responsible for the consequences. Some of these may be less meaningless work, more satisfaction. Less stress, but more feelings of assertiveness. Up your power. Become a monster intentionally and then learn how to control it and use it for good. This means use the tools at your disposal, file grievances. File EEO complaints if warranted. This doesn’t mean being less afraid. It means become braver. This is the only way to become a more realized person and deal with the challenges Letter Carriers are up against every day. Become a monster at investing in your Thrift Savings Plan too. Open season is coming up. Do you have less dependents now than last year? Do you need to remove someone from your health/dental benefits? Can you down grade health plans? All these are ways you can get on top of your game in this career and make it work for you. Heck, if you really mean business in this endeavor, become a Shop Steward. Believe me, I will be the first to support you. A bully (supervisor) only persists when he/she knows you are powerless to stop them. So become an intentional monster and show them they need to be careful around you. As you carry the Postal Service through the upcoming labor-intensive holiday mailing season, remember the gratitude of the American public you serve, of the Union that represents you and of your family that cherishes you. And if you are feeling frustrated ask for help! “Thank you! You are the Lifeblood of the Postal Service”

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Is Management Finally Getting It? By Terrence Lee Super, Fourth Vice President

After our constant emails and complaining to the Sacramento District about hiring, the Postal Service finally has hired over 40 CCAs and PTFs in the last two weeks of orientation. This may not sound like a lot but just a few weeks ago, at every orientation we were conducting there were only 2 or 3 CCAs or PTFs hired a week. Does this mean the Postal Service is finally understanding that we need more people being hired for peak season? In short... No! On a positive note, we are glad that they are finally hiring at a rapid rate, but it’s way too late. These new CCAs (City Carrier Assistant) and PTFs (Part Time Flexible) are not going to be prepared for how crazy and busy it gets when the peak time hits us, and they will not have had enough training to deal with the stress that comes along with it. If the Postal Service started hiring around April or May then those hires would have some time under their belts and would have knowledge of more of the routes in the office. Meaning, they would be more familiar with the area in which they are delivering. Imagine a new CCA or PTF trying to figure out where a mailbox is because they new on the route and fresh out of training and his/her truck is loaded to the max with packages and small SPRs? Some may stick it out and try their best, but others might just say, “the heck with this” and quit. We are already losing over 60% of our new carriers because of overwork and not being treated with dignity and respect. We can’t afford to lose people because they weren’t hired early enough so they can get acclimated to how the Postal Service operates when it comes to knowing the little things that can make the job a little easier. They are not going to learn these small intricate things coming in during, or right before peak season. It’s like throwing them right in the boxing ring without gloves, some will adapt but others are going to get knocked out in the first round!

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Again, we at Branch 1111 are going to continue to fight to get people hired way before peak time but we need your help. Please spread the word to whoever needs a job that the Postal Service is hiring, and if for some reason they go on line to www.usps.com/careers and can’t find a CCA or PTF position in the city where they live, please have them call Branch 1111. Even though the Postal Service is responsible and 100% in control of the hiring process, we can try to email the head of HR Services for our District and try to figure out why people aren’t able to find the job listings that SHOULD be there. Thank you all and hang in there, help is coming! Gold Card Member Hospitalized Donald Keith, a very valued Gold Card Member of the Branch, 50-year Letter Carrier of the Antioch Post Office and Veteran who retired in 1992 and is now 88 years young is in the hospital. Our hearts and prayers go out to this young man and his family. He is someone who dedicated his life to his postal family, his customers, and his dear friends, we hope and pray he makes a speedy recovery. Also, a special thanks goes out to Mr. Allen Barnes who let us know that his fellow brother is going through this. Thank you, Allen, please give our best to you and both the Barnes family and the Keith family. I will personally gather more information about our dear friend and keep the membership updated in next month’s newsletter.

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October 2021

2022 Carl J. Saxsenmeier Scholarship Program

The California State Association of Letter Carriers (CSALC) is now accepting applications for the 2022 Carl J. Saxsenmeier Scholarship Program. All applications must be received by the Scholarship Chair by January 8, 2022. The Chair will send scholarship packets to all applicants by the end of January 2022. The scholarships are available to the children or grandchildren of members of NALC Branches within the State of California who have not served in a supervisory capacity in the previous two (2) years from the date of 2021 award announcement. Applicant’s parent / grandparent must be a member in good standing of the NALC for at least one year prior to applying. Applicant must be a high school senior when applying. Saxsenmeier Scholarship awards are issued in the year of graduation and are not renewable. Derek Simpson Saxsenmeier Scholarship Chair 18315 E Bellbrook St Covina, CA 91722-2754 Phone: 626-384-1746 (Please text if possible) Saxsenmeier Scholarship Application

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Student’s Name: NALC Member’s Name: Home Address: City / State/ ZIP Home Telephone: Cell / Fax: Email Address: Applicant’s Signature: NALC Member Signature:

Relationship to Applicant:

Local NALC Branch Officer Signature required for verification of member in good standing: NALC Branch Officer Signature: Branch Officer Printed Name: 10

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ELECTION NOTICE The Branch 1111 Election Results will be announced at the Tuesday, October 26 Branch Meeting. All elected officers will serve for two years.

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NALC Branch 1111 Balance Sheet As of September 2021 ASSETS Current Assets Bank Accounts 100 - Petty Cash 213.96 126 PPCU-50 166,290.77 Mechanics Bank Accounts 250,012.80 PPCU-Acct 70 25,629.21 United Bank Accounts 252,491.86 Total Bank Accounts $686,527.24 Other Current Assets Total Current Other Assets 39,423.99 Total Current Assets $734,062.59 Fixed Assets 189 - Accumulated Depreciation -142,194.57 190 - 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 $ 404,014.56 TOTAL ASSETS $1,138,077.15

Branch 1111 News LIABILITIES & EQUITY Total Liabilities Net Revenue 3900 Unrestricted Net Assets Equity

15,449.70 -15,688.35 1,138,315.80 $1,122,627.45

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

$1,138,077.15

Richmond’s Louis Gomez on the job

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Oakland Eastmont Carrier Jia Yang loading up for what looks like a very busy day

On October 26 the Branch will only hold a Virtual Zoom Meeting. There will be no In-person option until further notice. This meeting is counted as official. Call the Branch Office at 510-237-5111 if you’re interested in taking part.