The Regular Branch Meeting of NALC Branch 2589, Lubbock, TX, was called to order by President Kevin Perry at 7:07 p.m. The invocation was given by Tyrone Dubose II. The membership then said the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll call of officers was taken. All Officers were present except Mike Links, Juan Baca and Ismael Zorola. Members added to the list: Eric Casias, Mike Links, Howard Steffens, Juan Baca, Ismael Zorola, and Ashley Rigsby. The attendance lists of the Executive Board and Steward Meetings for 4/10/2025 were read to the membership. Added to the list: Juan Baca. A motion was made by Tom Hanks that the minutes of the last meeting be approved as put on the Website. Seconded by Tim Harris.

Communications

            None

New Members

            None

Committee Reports

            Health Benefits-Fernando Small has updated the list for all who’s signed up for the NALC Insurance.

            LCPF-With what’s going on in D.C., we need to get both sides to support us.

Unfinished Business

1. We are still in need of an Editor.
2. We are still waiting for a response back from Travelers Insurance on the roof.
3. Fernando Small going though list of who’s going to convention.
4. All delegates going to State, make sure you get your room ASAP if you haven’t yet.
5. We discussed a few years ago getting a shed, looking for quotes again.

New Business

1. Kevin Perry and Danny Brame did not sign up for the convention in October.Discussion on accepting them to go.  Motion made by Josh Smith to allow them to go.  Seconded by Tyrone Debose.  Motion Passed.  Motions made by Josh Smith to pay them as well since they made enough meetings.  Seconded by Tom Hanks.  Motion Passed.
2. LMOU-May 27^th-June 6^th will be negotiations time period.
3. City Wide grievance for breaks.Settled to where each station can decide if they want to take 1 office and 1 street or 2 street every November.
4. City wide grievance on the flow chart circulating in stations. Settled to be removed immediately.
5. We talked about getting an earlier start time with summer coming.
6. Food drive cards should be delivered Wednesday or Thursday before food drive.
7. They are disciplining carriers for seatbelts on the Metris and Promaster due to computer tracking.

For the Good of the Association

1. Texas State Scholarships you have until May 31 to submit. We have the paperwork if you need it.
2. Josh Smith talked about the trip to D.C. talking to politicians with other union delegates from around the State.
3. Food Drive -May 10^th. Toni Smith is the coordinate and has already got over 25,000 bags donated.  Stewards need to stay and help organize food.  Again, we will use Salvation Army due to the Food Bank only accepting money donations now.  The Salvation Army will be getting with the Media.

A motion to pay bills was made by Tom Hanks. Seconded by Tyrone Debose. Motion Passed.

The $15.00 Attendance Drawing

Josh Smith won the attendance drawing for this month. CONGRATULATIONS “JOSH”!!!

The meeting was adjourned at 8:01 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

James Petrey

Recording Secretary