The Regular Branch Meeting of NALC Branch 2589, Lubbock, TX, was called to order by President Kevin Perry at 7:05 p.m. The Invocation was given by Tyrone Deboise. 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 8/20/2026 were read to the membership. Added to the list: none. A motion was made by Evan McSpadden that the minutes of the last meeting be approved as put on the Website. Seconded by Thomas Hanks.

Communications

            None

New Members

Bethany Links.  Sworn in tonight by Mike Links.

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. October 25, 2026, Fall School is here at the Union Hall.

New Business

1. Spring School in Albuquerque February 13-February 14, 2027.
2. Vending machines are no longer giving money back to the unions.
3. We need volunteers for the election Committee. Nominations: 10/15/26.Elections: 11/19/26.
4. Labor Management Meeting:1) Monterrey saying can’t have telephones on walking relays. 2) They want to have one CCA for every three Carriers.  3) Management have been putting carriers in for a lunch for having stationary events. 4) CCA’s for Amazon Sunday haven’t had a no lunch list, so they have been charged for taking a lunch. 5) USPS is testing a new electric arrow key to replace the old keys.  6) 52,000 grievances backed up at Step B. NALC winning about 60%.  When sent to arbitration , losing about 90%.  7) II’ are being given out for not turning in a 3996.  8) USPS is supposed to get 100,000 new vehicles as well as additional ones from other companies 9) We need a motion for $200 due to overage of food for tonight. Eav McSpadden made a motion to pay overage. Seconded by Thomas Hanks.  Motion passed.

For the Good of the Association

1. Mike Caref, Region 3 National Business Agent, talks to us about his run for National President. Ballots will be mailed out in September.  Must be received back by October 19, 2026.

A motion to pay bills was made by Ashley Rigsby. Seconded by Jeremiah Flores. Motion Passed.

The $15.00 Attendance Drawing

Emilio Perez won the attendance drawing for this month. CONGRATULATIONS “Emilio”!!!

The meeting was adjourned at 8:09 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

James Petrey

Recording Secretary