NALC Branch 458
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Episodes

3 hours ago
3 hours ago
47 min
Listen as some of the Branch 458 Delegates take a moment to talk about their experiences at the 2026 National Convention.
*** corrections***
-NALCREST is in Florida
-Norman OK Branch 1491 was also in attendance from Oklahoma
- Regions 3,4,&5 do not have an election for their NBA. all other regions will have elections for their NBA
As always if you have any questions or suggestions for topics on a future episode, please e-mail 458podcast@gmail.com !

May 30, 2026
May 30, 2026
22 min
This episode discusses the June edition of the Sooner Script Newsletter with important safety topics, a new learning platform introduced by NALC, and memoriam of members who have passed.
Additionally, the important topic of Special Route Inspections via M-39 section 271-G. How can Carriers use a Special Route Inspection to their advantage?
Branch 458 website - https://nalcbranch458.com/
Postal Record - Look at page 45 of May 2026 edition - https://nalc.org/news/the-postal-record
send comments and episode ideas here - 458podcast@Gmail.com

May 3, 2026
May 3, 2026
10 min
Donate by clicking this link - https://feedok.regionalfoodbank.org/p/soh26?fbclid=IwY2xjawRkgShleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETE4V29vSFhRaUwyQnJCVWlJc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgOxUo4PgHqsUOtecIEmnxwOvIMxEvK_ogrP7atZfPIqleqFQoeo0dGNLsFA_aem_r6Ny0HGUErIIhnrPJBUJcg
Earlier Episode with Food drive Tips here - https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-4qnrk-15eddef
If you have questions, suggestions, or comments please E-mail us at 458podcast@gmail.com

Apr 10, 2026
Apr 10, 2026
18 min
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Here is the link to the Q&As read during this episode
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NALC statement - https://nalc.org/news/nalc-updates/nalc-statement-on-uspss-temporary-suspension-of-fers-contributions
as always, if there is a topic or suggestion you would like discussed in a future episode, send us an e-mail.

Nov 16, 2025
Nov 16, 2025
39 min
NEW STEWARDS!!!
Are you looking to increase your knowledge, confidence, and be the best prepared/equipped steward there is? If so, this is the episode for you!
Please send any questions or comments to
458Podcast@gmail.com

Jul 29, 2025
Jul 29, 2025
1hr 3 min
In this episode we discuss the basics of maintaining a route for CCAs on a long term hold down/Opt, a newly converted regular, or even a senior carrier that wants to get back to the basics.
sometimes we can all learn something getting back to the basics.
--Edit book episode -- https://nalcbranch458.podbean.com/e/edit-book-education/
--Route count and inspection episode -- https://nalcbranch458.podbean.com/e/route-count-and-inspection-rci-with-an-honorable-guest/
if you have any comments questions or suggestions please e-mail us at 458podcast@gmail.com

Jul 22, 2025
Jul 22, 2025
1hr 7 min
NEW STEWARDS!!!
are you looking to increase your knowledge, confidence, and be the best prepared/equipped steward there is? if so, this is the episode for you!
Please send any questions or comments to 458podcast@gmail.com

Jun 25, 2025
Jun 25, 2025
47 min
NEW STEWARDS!!!
are you looking to increase your knowledge, confidence, and be the best prepared/equipped steward there is? if so, this is the episode for you!
Please send any questions or comments to 458podcast@gmail.com

Jun 18, 2025
Jun 18, 2025
1hr 2 min
Eric Robinson (E-Rob) and Casey Ritchie discuss the Overtime Desired Lists (ODLs) and the New Employee Experience Retention and Mentoring Program (NEERMP).
Click here to see the National Agreement and the M-2009 MOU- https://www.nalc.org/news/nalc-updates/2023-2026-national-agreement-and-implementation-mou-released
reach out with any comments or suggestions for future episodes at 458podcast@gmail.com

May 29, 2025
May 29, 2025
21 min
Veronica from branch 2810 gives us a brief history of the MBA and discusses a few of the plans that it offers to NALC members and their families. send any comments or questions to 458podcast@gmail.comclick here to watch on youtube - https://youtu.be/tLBi49CuB6g









