February 14, 2007

 

 

NEWS BY NINE

 

RAP Session Meeting

 

There are only two meetings remaining for you to hear the latest information from the recent National RAP Session in Los Angeles. The remaining meetings are on Thursday, February 15th at the Coon Rapids VFW, 1919 Coon Rapids Blvd and on Thursday, February 22nd, at the Fridley American Legion, 7365 Central Avenue NE.  Both meetings will start 6:30 PM. You will hear about the current state of Contract Talks and the future of the NALC.  There will be food and raffle prizes too!

 

 

PTF/Junior Employee Meeting

 

Branch 9 will be having a PTF/Junior Employee Meeting on February 27th at 6:30 PM at the Ballentine VFW.  See enclosed flyer for more details.

 

 

Bid Limits Reset

 

The Parties at the National Level have reached an agreement to reset the number of bids for all carriers to zero. This means that, regardless of the amount of bids a letter carrier may have made during the 2001 – 2006 National Agreement, all full-time carriers are eligible to bid on vacant routes. It has not yet been determined how many bids a carrier will be allowed under the subsequent contact. That decision will be made when we get either a negotiated contract or an arbitrated contract.

 

 

Family Open Skate and Northside vs. Southside Hockey Game

 

Branch 9 is hosting a Family Open Skate and the first (hopefully annual) Northside vs. Southside Hockey Game at the NSC/SchwanÕs Super Rink, 1700 105th Avenue NE, Blaine. The Family Open Skate will begin at 7:00 PM, Saturday, February 24th and will be followed by the Inaugural Northside Carriers vs. Southside Carriers hockey game. This game is scheduled to begin at 8:15 PM and ÒNO CONTACT, NO CHECKINGÓ rules apply. Advance registration is required for the hockey game.  Contact the Branch Office at 612.781.9858 for more details.

 

 

By-Law Proposals

 

The deadline for submission of By-Law proposals is at the February 20th General Membership Meeting at the Ballentine VFW. All proposals must be submitted in writing to the Recording Secretary. By-Law proposals will be considered at the April General Membership.  These By-Laws govern the rules and procedures the Branch operates under.

 

Pam & Mike