FedUp with Ron Speakman
FedUp with Ron Speakman
Ron Speakman
Episode 43: Interview with NALC Branch 132 President & CLC Resident National Officer Candidate, Kimetra Simpson - Lewis
2 hour 8 minutes Posted Mar 16, 2025 at 10:00 am.
Intro, Disclaimer, & Guest Intro
Who is Kimetra Simpson - Lewis
Family History Rooted in Unionism
Strength in Faith & Scripture
Facing Adversity
Perseverance Builds Character & Creates Success
Defining Moments of Kim’s Advocacy & Leadership
Can NALC National & Local Leaders Do Better
Collusion & Corruption
Productivity & Numbers V.S. Service / Toxic & Hostile Work Environments
Is There More Unity or Division Within the NALC
Equipped & Ready for National Leadership
NALC VP Candidacy Announcement
Primary Objectives of Campaign Agenda
Additional Objectives of Campaign Agenda
Mission Statement
Educational Background & How It Influences Strategies In Union Operations & Advocacy
NALC Letter Carrier Political Fund
Adaptability from Local to National Leadership
Open Communication, Transparency, & Trust Building
Mixing Traditional Union Values With Modernized Innovative Solutions
When Grievances Aren’t Enough, Think Outside the Box
Kim’s Final Message to the Letter Carriers
FedUp’s Closing Message
Outro
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Show notes
Today, we sit down with Kimetra Simpson-Lewis, a powerhouse in the labor movement and a relentless advocate for letter carriers. As President of Dallas Lone Star NALC Local Branch 132, Kim has spent three decades fighting for workers’ rights, ensuring fair treatment, safe conditions, and a strong union that truly represents its members. From her early days as a steward in 1994 to her roles as an Arbitration Advocate and Dispute Resolution Team member, she has been on the front lines of the fight for justice. Now, as the Concerned Letter Carriers (CLC) candidate for Resident National Officer, she’s ready to take her advocacy to the next level. In this episode, Kim shares her journey, the challenges she’s faced, and her vision for the future of the NALC, and we make the announcement of what position Kim is running for on the CLC ticket for the 2026 NALC election, which should turn some heads. If you care about the future of letter carriers, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!
* To learn more about Kimetra Simpson-Lewis and her campaign agenda, check out the following link:
CLC Website: https://concernedlettercarriers.com/