FedUp with Ron Speakman
FedUp with Ron Speakman
Ron Speakman
Episode 39: Interview with NALC Activist & City Letter Carrier, Ernest Gonzales
3 hour 26 minutes Posted Nov 16, 2024 at 11:00 am.
Intro, Disclaimer, and Guest Introduction
Who is Ernest Gonzales
Main Factor in Becoming a Shop Steward
Toxic & Hostile Environments & Who Promotes It More
On the Job Work Injuries
How Ernest Got Involved in BFN
BFN 5 Basic Key Points: Open Bargaining
BFN 5 Basic Key Points: $30 / HR Starting Wage
BFN 5 Basic Key Points: End to Mandatory Overtime
Discretion vs. Following the Contract
BFN 5 Basic Key Points: Working Wages for Union Officers
BFN 5 Basic Key Points: Right to Strike
Tentative Agreement Talk: Initial Reaction
Tentative Agreement Talk: All Career Work Force
Tentative Agreement Talk: Starting Wage & Inflation
Tentative Agreement Talk: Reduced Time to Reach Top Pay
Tentative Agreement Talk: 100% COLA’s for All Steps
Tentative Agreement Talk: Vote No Pictures Going Viral
Election Talk: How Important is the 2026 Election
Election Talk: Who are You Voting For
Election Talk: Division with Multiple Presidential Candidates
Election Talk: James Henry Agenda
Would BFN Consider Working with the CLC
Election Talk: Only Members in Good Standing Can Vote
Election Talk: Election Fraud
Letter Carrier Political Fund (LCPF)
Final Message from Ernest to NALC Members
Final Message from Ernest to NALC Leadership
Closing Out the Show
FedUp’s Closing Message to the NALC Membership
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Show notes
In this episode, Ernest Gonzales, a passionate advocate, Chief Shop Steward, and BFN Coordinating Committee member from San Antonio, TX, joins us to discuss his work with the Build a Fighting NALC (BFN) Movement. We explore the struggles of toxic work environments, BFN’s agenda and key points (including an in-depth discussion about if USPS workers should have the right to strike), the recent tentative agreement, election fraud concerns, and how BFN and the CLC can collaborate for a stronger craft. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion about unity, leadership, and empowerment within the NALC.
* To contact or learn more about BFN, please check out the following links:
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567020456381&mibextid=LQQJ4d
YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@buildafightingnalc
Website:  https://www.fightingnalc.com/