NALC Branch 458

Update from the Region 4 RAP Session

Members Eric Beu, Eric Robinson, and Casey Ritchie discuss updates from the Region 4 RAP session
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Health Benefits, open enrollment, and the NALC Health Benefits Plan with NALC Director of Health Benefits Stephanie Stewart

As information comes out and becomes available it will be posted here. 
!!!NEW INFORMATION!!!
      -here is the comparison tool link https://www.opm.gov/.../plan-information/compare-plans/
      -go to www.login.gov to create an account that is required to enroll this enrollment period
NALC Health Benefits Program website- www.NALCHBP.org
NALC Health Benefits plan phone number- 888-636-NALC (6252)
Click here to view premiums for 2025 published by OPM-https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/healthcare/plan-information/premiums/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFyWjFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHTPAOx1AcozPBt-d6Gak-TmibPNcyopWClAynQEK069cFu4MPrDdAoKWmQ_aem_LGU76_4PxqvkDfYLGsuiQQhttps://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/pshb/www.OPM.org
 
 
 

October newsletter

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health plan information- https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/healthcare/plan-information/premiums/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFtjsxleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHVGJudoMT4_zcl2p7DELEWchWkv3HDdBt2A-_fwYUA1GHQtSkk6J7oqfpQ_aem_fv1gJqIi9BZ_-aM9BtRivQ
automatic enrollment from OPM (please consider enrolling yourself to verify your enrolling in the plan you want) - https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/pshb/auto-enroll/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFtjwRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHZM9HMzt0gxiVfeDHO42Ovm_76uWSrjnCGe_3W3wtT3-NurcNSZsazqGQA_aem_fDaa6jHBBpqT4De0miueRQ
 

TSP, Service, and 3996s with E-rob and Casey

Members Casey Ritchie and Eric Robinson discuss TSP scams, providing exceptional service and the importance of 3996's
Visit this link to view handbooks and manuals discussed in this episode
https://www.nalc.org/workplace-issues/resources/usps-handbooks-and-manuals
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September Newsletter

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I hope to see everyone at the route adjustment training this week!
 

Route count and inspection (RCI) - with an Honorable guest

guide for route inspections - https://www.nalc.org/workplace-issues/city-delivery/body/2018-NALC-Guide-to-Route-Inspections.pdf
there will be a class at the Union hall on Sept. 11th at 6:00 for anyone interested in protecting their route! please come!
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A word from our delegates to the National Convention

Here you can find information discussed in this episode and more from the convention including videos (I highly recommend watching these), photos, and many more details https://www.nalc.org/union-administration/nalc-convention/2024-boston-convention
If you have any questions for the Delegates please send them to 458podcast@gmail.com
 
 
 

August news letter

PLEASE LOOK OUT FOR A EPISODE ON THE CONVENTION COMING VERY SOON!
 
zoom link for branch meetings- https://us02web.zoom.us/j/456984515?pwd=S1FDVmpBeWtMeThVTmFOMktaUkJTZz09#success

Beat the HEAT

OSHA HEAT regulations- https://natlawreview.com/article/osha-pushes-outdoor-and-indoor-heat-rule?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2EeQp4-uJCmJjLm8hv-6FM03fGRmHFMJHVMxi62QQ25bKlFpIhsczgqX0_aem_oWLk2IWwh_x8ftHL8TYrnQ
HIPP- https://www.nalc.org/workplace-issues/safety-and-health/body/PS-FY-22-HIPP.pdf
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!!IMPORTANT!! Letter Carrier Political Fund with Matt Tanner

Register to Vote information- https://oklahoma.gov/elections/voter-registration/register-to-vote.html
-Federal Retirement Fairness Act (H.R5995)
-Protect Our Letter Carriers Act (H.R. 7629/S. 4356)
-Social Security Fairness Act (H.R.82/S. 597)
-Improving Access to Workers' Compensation for Injured Employees Act (H.R. 618/S. 131)
-USPS Shipping Equity Act (H.R. 3721)
-Door Delivery Resolution (H.Res. 376)
 
Please reach out with any questions to 458podcast@gmail.com or Tanner@nalc.org
Union Hall phone number- 405-789-2220
Branch meeting is July 11, 2024 @ 7:30PM
Take Action- https://app7.vocusgr.com/WebPublish/controller.aspx?SiteName=NALC&Definition=FedHome&SV_Section=Federal
Episode Correction: the $130 (ish) towards someone's retirement would be based on two years not the one mentioned in the episode.