The Regular Branch Meeting of NALC Branch 2589, Lubbock, TX, was called to order by President Kevin Perry at 7:04 p.m. The Invocation was given by Josh Smith. The membership then said the Pledge of Allegiance. The roll call of officers was taken. All Officers were present. Members added to the list: None. The attendance lists of the Executive Board and Steward Meetings for 6/11/2026 were read to the membership. Added to the list: Toni Smith, Aaron Brocklehurst, Mike Links, Ismael Zorolla, Josh Smith, Jeremy Ladd, Howard Steffens. A motion was made by Thomas Hanks that the minutes of the last meeting be approved as put on the Website. Seconded by Josh Smith.

Communications

            None

New Members

None

Committee Reports

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Unfinished Business

1. Still working on grievances for route count- Louisville and Downtown.
2. Please update your address for newsletter.
3. We still need uniform donations.

New Business

1. The stove at the Union Hall is going out. Recommendation by the board is to replace. Found one for $746 with a 5-year warranty. Evan McSpadden made a motion to purchase up to $800. Seconded by Thomas Hanks. Motion passed.
2. State wants to do a local Fall School here in Lubbock in October. Jeremy Ladd made a motion to have the fall school here. Evan McSpadden seconds. Motion passed.
3. Labor management meeting: 1) spurs in the hampers will be addressed. 2) AC in vehicles that do not work you need to submit a new repair tag and keep copy. 3) Steps that management have to take in calling carriers in on their day off—station supervisor has to get permission from MPOO. 4)we had ice machines for Sunset and Monterrey was purchased by vending machine money.
4. Needing to reword bylaw article 7 section 2. Thomas Hanks makes a motion to accept as rewritten. Seconded by Juan Baca. Motion Passed.

 For the Good of the Association

1. Looking for suggestions for and event to sign up people to the political fund.
2. Start thinking about Christmas party ideas.
3. Evan McSpadden suggests having a trunk or treat for union members at the October meeting.
4. Kevin Perry gives information on wat is being talked about in Contract negotiations.
5. Kevin Perry gives out pins :

Mike Links and Juan Baca received 25-year union member pins.

James Petrey received 30-year union member pins.

Tommy Magallanes received 35-year union member pins.

Andres Rodriguez and Fernando Small received 40-year union member pins.

Roy Estrada received 45-year union pin.

Emilio Perez received 55-year union pin.

A motion to pay bills was made by Evan McSpadden. Seconded by Josh Smith. Motion Passed.

The $15.00 Attendance Drawing

Veronica Torres won the attendance drawing for this month. CONGRATULATIONS “Veronica”!!!

The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

James Petrey

Recording Secretary