Pre-Disciplinary Interview (PDI)
By George Laham
The purpose of this article will be to try and clarify some typical questions which arise from and procedures that govern a proper PDI.
Veteran suicide
By Paul Norton
Did you know that Veterans have a 50 percent higher rate of suicide compared to someone who didn’t serve in the military?
Change of address
By David Rooks
Please notify the branch secretary-treasurer as soon as possible after a change of address so the branch membership database can be updated.
FMLA: Protect Yourself
By Lou Sklenarik
FMLA is an act to protect you from absences from work because of a serious illness to you or a family member.
With warmest appreciation to my fellow Branch 86 members
By Michael Willadsen, President Emeritus
Since retiring almost 10 weeks ago I have received almost 600 cards, letters, notes, text messages, and phone calls expressing congratulations and well wishes!
Longer summer hours could increase chance of on the job injury
By Steven Benoit
It is very important that you notify your supervisor as soon you become aware that an on the job injury has occurred and explain to them what happened.
Starting your Day
By Joseph Zatkovich
Your postal vehicle is your office on wheels. Make sure it’s in safe working condition.
2022 Stamp Out Hunger® Food Drive
The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) held its 30th annual national food drive on Saturday, May 14, 2022.
Reminiscing, but not completely!
By Michael Willadsen, President Emeritus
My first thoughts after announcing my retirement were to the very beginning of my postal and union career. Some days it seems so long ago (41+ years), and some days it feels like yesterday!
I-9 Compliance
By David Rooks
In recent years, the federal government has escalated its efforts to oversee and enforce I-9 compliance through workplace audits and raids.