PICNIC WAS A SUCCESS

      Our annual branch picnic took place on Sunday June 23, 2024. About 250 Branch 2184 members came out with their family and friends for the picnic. We had games for the kids, food, drinks, music, wet slides, a dunk tank and so much more for 2184 family and friends to enjoy. We had two 50/50 raffles for MDA where we raised a total of $385.00 for MDA!

      On July 13, 2024, we had a Picnic Volunteer Dinner as a show of appreciation for the volunteers that helped set up before and after the picnic, as well as helped during the picnic in some way. A special thanks to Erik Venzke and his Picnic Committee for a job well done on our picnic and volunteer dinner.

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NALC STILL IN CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS WITH USPS

      Our National officers at NALC Headquarters are still in negotiations with the USPS for our next contract. There is no set date for arbitration on the contract, although Dennis Nolan has been chosen as the National Arbitrator in case we go to arbitration.

 

70 YEAR MEMBERSHIP PLAQUE PRESENTATION

      On June 26, 2024, President Walt McGregory delivered a 70-year

Membership Plaque to the home of Dearborn retiree James McMahon.

Brother McMahon was not home, so his daughter made sure he got it

and took pictures of him with his plaque. Congratulations brother McMahon!

 

BRANCH 2184 FACEBOOK PAGE

      As of 07/26/2024, there are 221 members. The page is growing daily. If you are on Facebook, please search for our page. You have to answer a few questions like who is your steward(s) and what building do you work out of, and you will be approved. There is up to date information about what is going on within your branch, at the state, regional and national level of NALC. There are always contractual updates.

      Take a moment to look at it. The page is only for current Branch 2184 members. No former members or nonmembers allowed.

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PROPOSED BYLAW CHANGES APPROVED BY MEMBERSHIP & NALC COMMITTEE OF LAWS

      At the June 5th, 2024, Branch membership meeting, several proposed Branch Bylaw changes were approved by the membership.

      The approved bylaw changes were then sent to the Committee of Laws at NALC headquarters, where they were reviewed and approved by committee members which includes Mack L. Julion, Chairperson, James W. “Jim” Yates, committee member and Manuel Peralta Jr., committee member.

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NATIONAL CONVENTION IN BOSTON

      Convention delegates have received their letter in the mail or via email with details and their responsibilities while attending the Boston Convention August 5th, 2024, through August 9th, 2024.

 

BUILDING UPDATE

      The parking lot of the union hall is finished. The entire parking lot has new blacktop with parking lines on one side of the building. Both driveways have new cement. This was money well spent on our aging parking lot. Thanks 2184 members for allowing the upgrades to our property.

      Enjoy the rest of your summer, Branch 2184 members! Stay safe!

 

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-- Walt McGregory

President