The Regular Branch Meeting of NALC Branch 2589, Lubbock, TX, was called to order by President Mike Links at 7:09 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 except Rudy Garcia and Jeremiah Flores. Members added to the list tonight: Andy Rodriguez, Jeremiah Flores, and Rudy Garcia. The attendance lists of the Executive Board and Steward Meetings for 3/14/2024 were read to the membership. Added to the list: Tyrone Dubose, Jeremy Ladd and Jimmy Wilson. A motion was made by Jeremy Ladd Rodriquez that the minutes of the last meeting be approved as put on the Website. Seconded by Tom Hanks.

Communications

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New Members

            None

Committee Reports

            Health Benefits:  Postal Service coming out with a new service for 2025. NBA life is one of the best life insurances out there. The younger you start, the cheaper it is.          

Unfinished Business

1. Election this year. October is nominations and November is election. We will get a newsletter out around August about the election.
2. Raffle drawing:$5000 gift certificate for a vacation. We need to start selling tickets and the drawing will be held on 9/7/24 @ 6:00 pm. Motion made by Tommy Magallanes to move drawing date to 9/7/24. Seconded by Jeremy Flores. Motion passed.
3. There was a bylaw change at the last national convention to add an NBA Coordinator position at branch level. Checking with national to make sure our NBA position is good as is.
4. Amazon Sunday:Let Steve know about Eddy being rude to carriers.
5. National Convention: Still have not received information on hotels.
6. Route count:Downtown losing Aux route and part of a regular route. Will meet with Steve to get on what to do with carrier losing route. Freedom is still involved in consultations.

New Business

1. Emilio Perez received his 50 yr. pin and gold card.
2. Matt Sellmeyer District 3 Board Member gave information on:
   1. HR 82/S.597—Repeal Social Security’s WEP and GPO
   2. Res. 376—Door Delivery
   3. 5995—Federal Retirement Fairness Act
   4. HR 7629—Protect our Letter Carrier Act

 For the Good of the Association

1. Auxiliary—only members left are Tere’ and Kaitlyn Petrey. Unless more people join, this will be the last year of Auxiliary. Once you lose it, it is almost impossible to get back. If you know of someone who would like to join, please get with James Petrey or Mike Links.
2. Contract Talks- Arbitrator named but Union is still negotiating. It takes time to get a contract that carriers want. People need to get more involved and help with changes instead of just complaining about what is happening or not happening. Main problem we have is the same people come to meetings and get involved with things. When this group is gone, who is going to represent us?

            We are still in need of an Editor. Please get with Mike Links if interested.

            We are also in need of uniforms for our closet at the Union Hall.

A motion to pay bills was made by Jeremy Ladd. Seconded by Tommy Magallanes. Motion Passed.

The $15.00 Attendance Drawing

Cam Castillo won the attendance drawing for this month. CONGRATULATIONS “CAM”!!!

The meeting was adjourned at 8:21 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

James Petrey

Recording Secretary