November 5th!!!
It's terrible to wish days away but November 5th needs to get here already! This political mail is just too much already!!! That being said, I hope everyone survived the day after the Columbus Day holiday! In all my time working for the Post Office(32 years), this is usually the worst day after a holiday of them all. It use to be we would get loaded down with catalogs and flyers gearing up for the holiday season. Now, its packages, packages, packages! And this year, political mail!
I'm sure we are all looking forward to Daylight Savings Time to end, right! HA! Trying to keep it positive though, once we hit Decmeber 21st, the days do start getting longer!!!
One last mention, not only is our monthly meeting November 5th, so is election day. Make sure to get out and vote! Support people that support us!
Something to think about..... Project 2025 wants to change the 40 hour work week to a 160 hour work month. Overtime would not be paid till after you go over 160 hours. One week you might have to work 60 hours and another 20. Just a little fyi.
Healthcare Info
This fall the Federal Employee Benefit Plan is changing to the Postal Service Benefit Plan. Yes, they are changing the name. Please check out keepingposted.org to stay informed on upcoming news. Open season starts November 11th and ends December 13th. The latest is that everyone is going to be automatically enrolled into your current plan. Please note though that you should look at your current plan since premiums and deductibles may have changed. Open season is the only chance you have to change or adjust your plan.
Christmas/Retiree Party
The date is December 14th. The party will be at the Waldorf Park GAF Social Club located at 13 Waldorf Ln, Scranton. The party will be from 7 to 11pm with food, drinks, prizes, & friends! Hope all can attend!
Monthly Meetings
Our next meeting is November 5th @ 8pm. Come and hear what's going on first hand and share your voice. Get answers. Maybe find out something that you didn't know! Plus there are refreshments afterwards! If a late work schedule prevents you from being there in person, try the zoom link. It is located on the site homepage. You be able to listen to the meeting, ask questions, and participate. Make sure to identify yourself when logging on so you are allowed into the meeting!
P.S. My dogs always try to help me while updating the site, sorry for any typos or mistakes I might have missed!lol
A slide show of pictures from the 2023 NALC Branch 17 Christmas/Retiree Party. it was a fun evening of catching up with friends and celebrating our retirees from 2023. Prizes were won and as usual... money goes to money! lol!!!
Our retirees this year are
Cary "Tex" Zuckero
Cindy Lucas
Mike Kulp
and
Mike Kubilus
There also was a plaque given to Joe Geiger for 75 years being a union member!!!!
Best wishes, good health, and less work stress(ha!) to everyone in the upcoming year!
Remember - together we are stronger!
IF anyone is interested in getting a copy of pictures, please contact Jimmy Notarianni