FedUp with Ron Speakman
FedUp with Ron Speakman
Ron Speakman
Episode 38: Interview with NALC Branch 3 President & NALC National Trustee Candidate, David Grosskopf Jr
3 hour 26 minutes Posted Nov 3, 2024 at 11:38 am.
Intro, Disclaimer, & Guest Introduction
Who is David Grosskopf Jr
Postal & NALC Career
Toxic Work Environment, & Who Promotes It More
Personal & Branch Accomplishments - Stopping Closure of Mail Processing Facility
Personal & Branch Accomplishments - Check Washing Scheme
Personal & Branch Accomplishments - Building Branches Finances
Personal & Branch Accomplishments - Buffalo’s 1st Trouble Maker School
Activism - APWU’s ”We Won’t Be Silenced” Movement
Activism - Top Do’s & Dont’s When Preparing & Organizing for Any Rally
Activism - Buffalo Bills Foundation
HR 82 - Social Security Fairness Act
HR 856 - Comprehensive Paid Leave Act
HR 866 - Equal COLA Act
HR 5995 - Federal Retirement Fairness Act (Buy Back Service)
HR 7629 - Protect Our Letter Carriers Act
Letter Carrier Political Fund (LCPF)
Build A Fighting NALC Movement (BFN)
Tentative Agreement Talk; We Say No Way to the TA
Leadership Failure at the Top
Bill Kriebel’s Breakdown of TA
Unity & Division Within the NALC
CLC Talk & NALC National Trustee Campaign Agenda
HR 3287 - USPS Shipping Equity Act
Future of our Union
Importance of the union
FedUp’s Closing Message to the NALC Membership
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This episode features an in-depth conversation with David Grosskopf Jr., who shares his journey through the ranks of the USPS and the NALC, his unwavering dedication to union activism, and the many battles fought for the rights of his members. From stopping check-washing schemes and stopping the closure of a mail processing facility to strengthening branch finances and engaging in community actions, Dave’s story is one of relentless advocacy. We also discuss his top tips for organizing successful rallies, crucial HR bills affecting letter carriers, and insights on the state of the NALC today, including leadership challenges and his vision for the future, which ties into his campaign for national trustee for the NALC. We even talk some about some other movements within the rank and file such as the Build A Fighting NALC (BFN), the Concerned Letter Carriers (CLC), and APWU’s We Wont Be Silenced Movement. Join us to hear Dave’s powerful perspective on what it means to fight for union solidarity, accountability, and change.
CLC Website: https://concernedlettercarriers.com/