To: FSALC OFFICERS, BRANCH PRESIDENTS, CDL’S AND SLL
MONTHLY UPDATE MAY 2010
FABULOUS FOOD DRIVE
2010 NALC Food Drive was another record year in Florida. There were several Florida National winners in the Branch Size Categories to include Tampa FL Branch 599 and St Petersburg FL Branch 1477, being number One and Two in the Nation. That’s not all folks; FOUR other FSALC Branches were winners of their Branch size category. Branch 6013 Inverness Fl (1-49 Members), for the third year in a row won the Food Drive award in their category. Branch 1103 Ocala FL (50-99 Members), Branch 2072 Ft Myers FL (200-349 Members) and Branch 2008 Clearwater FL (500-699 Members). The June 4, 2010 NALC National Bulletin features the Award Winners. All the details will be forthcoming in the next Postal Record, nalc.org and fsalc.com. The FSALC mission is to achieve a number one rating legislatively and other NALC goals. Interaction between the NALC Food Drive by encompassing all levels of Government, gave us the LEGISLATIVE BUMP to achieve the accomplishment and put us in the Food Drive history book. Each time we involve Legislators in Letter Carrier functions we potentially gain future support for our causes. This was the first year of the FSALC Food Drive Tee Shirt. It proved to be a great design and in demand. We look forward to our second annual one in 2011.
Florida’s Governor attended the NALC Food Drive start up at Val-Pac Headquarters. Three Members of Congress, Kosmas, Klein and Crenshaw joined the NALC local Branches in Food Drive activities. Through out the State many Mayors, State House and Senate Members and other local elected officials were part of the Letter Carrier Food Drive. Various events as Ballgames, School Food Collections, lots of Media, gave rise to the best year ever. Support from the AFL-CIO State and Central Labor Councils rounded off the circle of success.
Florida is NUMBER ONE again, congratulations to all members who worked so hard to make it happen. Special thanks go out to Al Friedman FSALC VP and State Food Drive Chair for his tireless effort to make us a winner. The National Convention will certainly have a lot of Orange on the Stage.
Florida State AFL-CIO Endorsing Convention
On May 21-23, 2010 I was a delegate to the Florida AFL-CIO Endorsing Convention in Jacksonville Fl. I represented the FSALC and was joined by two other NALC Delegates from Branch 53 Jacksonville FL. Branch 53 is affiliated with the Local Central Labor Council and was entitled to send delegates.
I was appointed to the AFL-CIO Committee on Political Education (COPE). This is a committee of about 40 to 50 Union Members from different AFL-CIO affiliates who are delegates and have the exclusive authority to vote for candidates who have been endorsed by the local Central Labor Councils in the State. There were many candidates invited to the Convention seeking the Florida AFL-CIO endorsement. I am enclosing a copy of the endorsements made by the COPE Committee. The NALC is an integral part of the State AFL-CIO. Our voice is respected and known Statewide. To obtain additional information, please go to www.flaflcio.org or www.fsalc.com.
Two Resolutions were submitted on behalf of the FSALC for the Convention’s consideration. They were VOTE BY MAIL and PERMENENT ABSENTEE BALLOT.
The two Resolutions passed unanimously. The significance of these NALC Resolutions is that they will be submitted as legislation at the Florida Legislative session in 2011.
Nalcrest Meeting
On May 19-20, 2010 President Fred Rolando called a meeting of the NALCREST foundation at the NALC Retirement Community in Nalcrest Fl. Members at the meeting were President Fred Rolando, Exec VP Gary Mullins Assistant Secy-Tres Nicole Rhine, Director of Retired Members Ernie Kirkland, Former Director of NALC Health Benefits Tom Young, Don Southern Current FSALC Director of Retired members and me.
The purpose of the meeting was to insure the 500 Unit NALC Retirement Community is financially and cosmetically secure for many years to come.
Brother Don Southern and I were appointed to the NALCREST Standing Committee by President Rolando. We will continue to frequent NALCREST to meet with residents and monitor the operations of the Community.
If additional information is necessary, go to nalc.org to learn more about NALCREST.
House Resolution 173
As of this writing 12 out of the 25 Florida Congressional Delegation has signed on to H-Res 173. A total of 209 Members of Congress are recorded as co-sponsors. This is a Resolution and not a Bill being submitted to the House of Representatives. There is no action on the Senate side to support six day delivery. Go to nalc.org and click on co-sponsors on the “173” tab to find out if your member of Congress supports Six Day Delivery. If so, send them a thank you letter and MAIL IT! If they are not a co-sponsor call them and follow up with a letter US MAIL asking them to support it! Your future may depend upon it.
FSALC Fall Training Pensacola Fl
October 1-3, 2010 in Pensacola FL is the venue for the FSALC Legislative /Training session. This will be an extremely important gathering. It will be one month prior to the General Election and the future of the Union and USPS is at stake. I am enclosing a separate sheet containing the information to secure reservations. Branch 321 is hosting the event. Please make every effort to send the maximum members to this vital FSALC Training. An Agenda will follow in the near future.
FSALC PRESIDENTS ACTIVITIES FOR MAY 2010
I attended and arranged several NALC Food Drive activities to include:
*Having Congresswoman Suzanne Kosmas (FL Dist 24) visit the New Smyrna Beach FL Post Office the morning of May 3,2010 to Kick Off the 2010 Food Drive.
*Attended the Deltona FL (Branch 1091) City Commission meeting the evening of May 3, 2010, where the Mayor issued a NALC Food Drive Proclamation.
*On May 5, 2010 I joined many FSALC State Officers, NALC Branch Presidents, and Members at the VAL-PAC Headquarters in St Petersburg FL. This was the annual nationwide celebration of the NALC Food Drive Corporate Sponsor, VAL-PAC. The Governor of Florida presented FSALC State Food Drive Chair, Al Friedman with a Proclamation hailing May 8, 2010 as NALC Food Drive Day in Florida.
*On May 6, 2010 there was a NALC Food Drive night at the Daytona Beach, Jackie Robinson Base Ball Stadium. I joined approximately 200 other NALC members and families letting the community know it was Food Drive time once again. Go to fsalc.com for pictures of this and many other Food Drive events.
*Finally I worked at the Deltona Fl Post Office on Food Drive Day May 8, 2010.
It was a great event which stocked the food shelves in the Community.
On May 5, 2010 the monthly FSALC conference call was conducted. The twelve elected officers spent approximately an hour discussing issues that affect Letter Carriers in the State.
On May 11, 2010 I attended the Branch 2591’s Union Meeting in Deland Fl. I discussed current legislation and the Status of House Resolution 173. Six Day Delivery is of paramount importance and asked all in attendance to contact their Congressional Representative for support.
On May 17, 2010 I represented the NALC at a candidate screening in Daytona Beach Fl. It involved local state and Congressional District 7 candidates. Most important to us was the Dist 7 race. The incumbent John Mica did not respond and after the interviews the members of the Volusia-Flagler (CLC) Central Labor Council AFL-CIO endorsed challenger Heather Beaven.
On May 27, 2010 I attended the monthly CLC meeting at the Volusia Teachers Union Hall in Daytona Beach FL. Approximately 50 attendees from other AFL-CIO Unions were in attendance. Five NALC members were in attendance.
Well that’s it for this month,
Until we meet again, I remain,
In Unity and Solidarity,
Matty Rose FSALC President June 11, 2010
January 2010 FSALC Update
To: State Officers, Branch Presidents, CDL’s and SLL
The first month of 2010 was a busy one. The USPS continues to suffer dramatic losses with predictions of approximately Ten Billion Dollars net loss by the end of the 2010 fiscal year. Having said that, I want to re-emphasize the FSALC’s mission and that is to focus our energies and resources towards legislation both at the State and Federal level. Please visit fsalc.com for information to enhance your education and performance in the political arena.
Please visit nalc.org and sign up to be a NALC E-Activist. It is easy and you will be notified electronically of issues that concern job security, benefits, and retiree matters.
In preparation for the upcoming election cycle I ask that all registered voters contact their respective county Supervisor of Elections and request an Absentee Ballot. I am enclosing a list of the 67 counties in Florida with the telephone numbers of the Supervisor of Elections. Florida is a “No Excuse” state, which means a registered voter who requests an Absentee Ballot, need not give any excuse for the request. This is a double barrel win for the USPS and the Union. You must contact the Supervisor of Elections in the county where you are a registered voter. If you or a family member is not registered to vote, I suggest that you do so immediately.
TIME IS RUNNING OUT
The spring 2010 seminar in Melbourne Fl is quickly approaching. February 18, 2010 is the
deadline for making reservations. If you have not reserved rooms please do so. I ask that you not seek alternative accommodations. The room guarantees meeting space, hospitality and other amenities for the FSALC conference. The information to contact the Hotel in Melbourne FL is on the fsalc.com website and has been mailed to all Branches several times. The Hotel is HILTON MELBOURNE RIALTO PLACE, PHONE 321 768 0200 OR 800 444 8667.
THE FSALC Officers meeting will be held on March 12, 2010 @ 7:30AM and will conclude no later than noon. All members are encouraged to attend the meeting and observe how the FSALC Board of Officers conducts State business.
FSALC SCHOLARSHIP
Take advantage of the “Mary Lou Jackman-William Corbeau” scholarship. An application is enclosed and additional information can be obtained by visiting fsalc.com. Click on Scholarships. FSALC Director of Education Jesse Costin is the officer that is responsible for administering the FSALC scholarship program. Contact him if additional information is necessary. It would be appreciated if the application could be reprinted in Branch publications and distributed at branch meetings and functions.
FSALC PRESIDENT’S PAST MONTHS ACTIVITIES
On January 6, 2010 I conducted the monthly FSALC officer’s conference call. The purpose of the monthly call is to have input and discuss issues that are relevant and timely to State business.
Last month I reported that the NALC assisted our fellow unionists with an informational picket at the Peabody Auditorium in Daytona Beach, FL. The IATSE is protesting the use of a non union production company, shutting out members of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees. The activities are on going and several NALC members participate in the pickets as often as they occur. On January 8
and 27, 2010, I was present on the picket line.
On January 9, 2010 I attended the Florida State AFL-CIO 2010 Political Planning & Education Seminar in Orlando FL. The event was filled with Labor Legislative classes and work shops that are essential to all NALC legislative activists. I am enclosing a copy of the agenda for your review.
On January 11, 2010 I was invited to be the Installing officer at Branch 5561 Casselberry FL the Installation was conducted at the General meeting. Congratulations to Sharon Capo who was reelected as President, and all the elected/re-elected officers. I discussed the plight of the USPS and an outlook on our jobs and benefits. Several members signed up for COLCPE automatic deduction.
On January 12, 2010 I participated in a public meeting in Daytona Beach Fl supporting the local APWU. The USPS is proposing to move the dispatch from Daytona Beach Fl Plant to Mid-Fl Plant. The move will displace several workers. Approximately 125 people attended the meeting, to include participants from the community, union members, and support from the CLC. I was a speaker in favor of not moving the dispatch. As of this date the USPS has not made a decision on moving the dispatch.
On January 14, 2010 I attended the General membership meeting of Branch 53, Jacksonville FL.
Bob Henning was recently elected as Branch President. I offered my congratulations to the newly elected and re-elected officers. I had the opportunity to speak to the membership on legislation and enrolling in automatic COLCPE deduction, several carriers sign up. A special privilege was bestowed on me to present a gold card to long time member Don McDonald.
On January 17, 2010, I represented the FSALC by accepting the invitation to attend the Installation of Branch 2008 officers Clearwater Fl. National President Fred Rolando and NBA Judy Willoughby were in attendance. NBA Willoughby was the assistant installing officer. President Rolando addressed the crowd pertaining to the NALC and USPS current events. Steve Halkias was Re-elected President. On behalf of the FSALC I relayed my congratulations to all Branch 2008 elected and re-elected officers.
On January 23, 2010 I was invited to attend Branch 1071 South Florida Letter Carriers Annual Retiree and Shop Stewards/Officers Recognition Dinner. NALC Executive VP Gary Mullins was the keynote speaker. NBA Willoughby was also in attendance. Several NALC Gold Card members were acknowledged in addition to all the retirees from 2009. The 1071 Stewards and officers were recognized for their unrelenting representation to the membership.
On January 25, 2010 I represented the FSALC and the Volusia/Flagler CLC AFL-CIO by attending a meeting with Congresswoman Suzanne Kosmas (FL 24) at her District office in Orlando FL. Several other labor representatives attended the meeting. Healthcare and other Labor oriented subjects were discussed. The Congresswoman does support Six Day Delivery, and funding the USPS to continue Universal Service.
A special meeting was held on January 28, 2010 at the Union Hall of the Central Florida Letter Carrier’s Branch 1091 Orlando FL. FSALC District 3 Chair/Branch 1091 President Dan Tegreeny hosted the gathering. I arranged for Congressman Alan Grayson (FL 8) to address members and guests. The Congressman spoke candidly on subjects affecting the economy and is in support of NALC issues and Six Day Delivery. As Representative Kosmas, he supports funding the USPS. The Congressman is a strong union backer and a true friend of the NALC.
On Jan 29, 2010 The Volusia /Flagler Central Labor Council (CLC) AFL-CIO, had a celebration party in Port Orange FL. Recently, the CLC was granted a charter from the National AFL-CIO, to grant full councilship. Prior to the charter being issued the CLC was a chapter of the Central Florida Central Labor Council. This was the first CLC charter issued to a chapter by the National AFL-CIO in over 15 years! NALC Branch 53 and the FSALC are members of the new CLC.
The FSALC made history on January 31, 2010, by hosting the first State District Meeting at NALCREST FL which is the NALC’s retirement community. FSALC District 2, Chair Joe Henschen arranged for the meeting. It was attended by over 80 participants. FSALC Director of Retirees Don Southern presented a two hour class on retiree and future retiree concerns. I discussed Legislative matters, COLCPE and letter carrier job security and NBA Willoughby was in attendance. A full report with photos can be found on fsalc.com.
FSALC.COM
Please go to fsalc.com for the latest in state and national issues. Find out who your FSALC District Chair is and review their reports. The FSALC officers are highlighted with my monthly report and many pictures of events.
Well that’s it for this month. Please share this update with your membership and contact me if you have any comments or questions.
Remember if you do not give to COLCPE you are contributing to watching the USPS, your benefits and job security erode.
Until we meet again, I remain,
In Solidarity and Unity,
Matty Rose President FSALC February 11, 2010
November 2009 FSALC Update To: State Officers, Branch Presidents and CDL’s
In the October 2009 FSALC update I reminded all those who are responsible for reporting changes of officers due to elections, to mail updates to NALC headquarters, NBA’s office and me. Please do so with the new officer’s E-mail, mailing addresses and telephone numbers.
In the October mailing I asked all Branch Presidents to provide me with the name, address, contact numbers and E-mail address for the COLCPE coordinators. Only two Branch Presidents responded. Please comply with this request!
On November 4, 2009 the State officers will conduct their first conference call. It will be a test and after evaluating the input, it might be continued on a regular basis. I plan to expand it to include Branch Presidents and CDL’s if there is agreement to do so.
Health Benefit Open Season is from November 9 - December 14, 2009. The NALC Health Benefit Plan is our UNION plan directed by the NALC Elected Director of Health Benefits, Tim O’Malley. I urge all NALC members to take advantage of the Best Plan available. More information can be obtained by going to nalc.org, fsalc.com or www.opm.gov.
I am assembling information to create a FSALC history collection. Time passes quickly and in order to prepare for the future we must preserve the past. Please survey the membership to inquire if there is memorabilia or objects of interest that can be used to document the history of the FSALC.
The Label Letter is an official publication of the AFL-CIO. I am enclosing the latest copy your for review. I suggest you subscribe to it for the Union information. It is sent US Mail to the subscriber which is a double benefit.
Congressman Kendrick Meek, (17-FL) has been endorsed for US Senator in the 2010 primary by the Florida AFL-CIO and the FSALC. Attached to this mailing are the letters of endorsement. The Primary will be August 24, 2010 and the General Election will be November 2, 2010.
Our web site fsalc.com continues to grow and improve. Any member that has computer knowledge and is willing to make it better should contact Web Dude FSALC VP Al Friedman. Check out the web site to get his contact information.
If you have not made preparations to attend the Spring FSALC Seminar in Melbourne FL hosted by Branch 2689, please address it in the near future. Details can be obtained by going to fsalc.com. The dates of the training are March 12-14, 2010. An agenda will be mailed to all Branches by the end of the year.
The fall FSALC Training Seminar will be in Pensacola FL. The dates will be October1-3, 2010. Branch 321 will host the seminar. Details will be forthcoming.
FSALC District 3 meeting is November 8, 2009, in Orlando FL. District 4 meeting is in Ocala FL on December 6, 2009 Details can be found by going to fsalc.com and clicking on the respective District.
All CDL’s and State Officers who have not submitted vouchers for the second half of the year please do so by December 5, 2009. If you have not completed a W-4 form, please contact Treasurer Tony Mancheno. There is no need for the FSALC Authorization Form since the FSALC bylaws provide for the salary payment. Contact Treasurer Tony Mancheno if you have any questions about withholding or amounts.
I have asked Treasurer Tony Mancheno and Asst/Secy Joanne Wright to prepare a 2010 FSALC budget, having it available by mid December 2009. Upon review by the State officers it will be mailed out to the State Officers, Branch Presidents and CDL’s. The 2011 Budget will be prepared in time for the Melbourne FL Training Seminar and distributed to the delegates. The 2011 FSALC Budget will include proposed expenditures for the FSALC State Convention.
FSALC Past Months Activities
The Florida AFL-CIO Convention was held in Daytona Beach FL on October 4-8, 2009.I represented the FSALC, Dennis Bonilla Branch 53, and Marty Ireland Branch 2550 was additional NALC delegates. Branch 53 and 2550 are affiliated with the local AFL-CIO Central Labor Councils. A copy of the complete Convention schedule is attached for your review. Several State and National elected officials addressed the delegates. Those who are seeking reelection and want to be elected sought the State AFL-CIO endorsement.
October 8, 2009 I attended New Smyrna Beach Branch 3129, General membership meeting. I talked about the FSALC COLCPE contest and the financial aspect of the USPS and related issues.
October 9-11, 2009 six NALC delegates including me attended the Florida Democratic Party Conference in Orlando Fl. A letter to NALC President Rolando reporting on the events is attached to this mailing. It should be noted that all the Delegates were at the conference at their own expense.
October 11, 2009, I joined Branch 1091 on their Union Hall property for their annual Picnic in Orlando FL.
October 22, 2009, I attended the Central Florida Labor Counsel AFL-CIO meeting at the Volusia Teachers Organization Union Hall. There was much discussion of Health Care Legislation and several other Labor oriented issues. The AFL-CIO supports the Vote by Mail legislation, both at the State and National level.
October 25, 2009, I attended the FSALC District One meeting which was held in Ft Lauderdale FL at Branch 2550’s Union Hall. Congressman Alcee Hastings (23 FL) addressed the members. He supports Letter Carrier issues and the AFL-CIO backed legislation. A detailed report can be found on fsalc.com by clicking on District One reports.
Each week I participate in a State AFL-CIO conference call. Most every day I communicate with State Officers, Branch Presidents, CDL’s and NALC members via the Telephone, E-Mail or reliable USPS.
Two of the ten NALC negotiated paid holidays fall in the month of November, Veterans Day and Thanksgiving. Approximately 25% of the USPS employees are Veterans. Have a Healthy and Happy Thanksgiving and remember to thank the Union for your job security and benefits.
Well, that’s it for this month.
Until we meet again, I remain,
In Solidarity and Unity,
Labor Day is upon us and it is time to reflect on the benefits and job protection the NALC has delivered to both active and retired Letter Carriers.
A month ago I discussed with you several topics that require readdressing:
The FSALC accounting and banking are in the final steps of being streamlined and cost efficient. The IN HOUSE, banking procedures have been consolidated from two banking institutions to one. The required State and Federal filing of mandatory documents will be processed by the FSALC officers responsible for that task. A simplified monthly financial statement will replace the previous form of the FSALC’s Secretary/Treasurer reports. A proposed budget for 2010 will be forthcoming when the newly initiated financial procedures are completed.
Authorization for the Presidents activities are no longer SELF approved.
The FSALC VP will sign the FSALC Authorization Form for the Presidents’ assignments and expenditures that are not covered by the FSALC by laws.
I appointed three FSALC members to review the processed vouchers and financial papers for the first half of 2009. They have advised me that they will meet on September 9, 2009 at Branch 599’s Union Hall. Upon completion of their review they will furnish a report to me for distribution.
The three member committee is Jim Good, President Branch 599 Tampa, Kurt Sullivan, President Branch 1779 Lakeland, and Al Friedman VP- FSALC /Exec VP Branch 2008 Clearwater. A similar review will occur every six months, until the 2011 State Convention.
This Audit Review Committee should not be confused with the Audit Committee that is appointed by the President prior to the State Convention and reports to the Convention.
The contract for the Spring FSALC training seminar is finalized.
- The Hotel is the Hilton Melbourne Rialto Place
- 200 Rialto Place
- Melbourne, Fl 32901
- 1. 800. 437. 8010 or 321. 768. 0200.
The dates for the Meeting that are booked for the FSALC are March 11-14, 2010. The rates are $99.00 plus 6% state tax and 5% resort tax.
Meetings will begin at 1 PM on Friday March 12th and conclude at Noon on Sunday March14, 2010. The State officers meeting will start at 8 AM and finish no later than Noon on March 12, 2010. When making reservations please state that you are with the FSALC.
A letter from NBA Judy Willoughby will be forth coming with additional details. Training of this nature must be in compliance with Article One of the Constitution of the Government of State Associations, which can be found on pages 87/88 of the NALC 2008 Constitution.
All those responsible for coordinating the agenda and training will have the information available prior to the end of the year! There will be more on this subject in the upcoming mailings and on” fsalc.com.” Branch 2689 is hosting the Seminar and President Mike Monopoli can be contacted if necessary at 321 271 9865.
The fall 2010 FSALC training seminar will be held in Pensacola, hosted by Branch 321. Upon finalization of the contract, the membership will be notified.
The FSALC web site has added more features. VP Al Friedman is the Web-Dude and all the State Officers contact information is listed on “:fsalc.com.” We encourage all FSALC members to suggest and comment
on the goal of improving the site.
The 2011 FSALC convention will be in St Petersburg, hosted by Branch 1477. The dates of the convention/training seminar, is the last week in July, 2011. It is too early to issue the specifics, however, advance planning is always recommended by Branches to insure delegates know of the Convention dates.
NEW BUSINESS:
FSALC District 2 meeting was held in Tarpon Springs, hosted by Branch 2008 Clearwater, on Saturday August 22, 2009. The meeting was coordinated by FSALC District 2 Exec Board Member Joe Henschen.
A detailed report is available on fsalc.com by clicking on District Two.
The FSALC by-laws revised at the 2009 State Convention have been approved by the NALC Committee of Laws, Branch Presidents, CDL’s and State Officers will be mailed copies in the near future. Please share them with the delegates who attended the 2009 convention and the rest of the membership.
VP Al Friedman is being appointed Statewide NALC Food Drive Chair. More on that subject will be disseminated to the membership as we get closer to the 2010 NALC Food Drive. VP Friedman has several plans to top our unstoppable collections.
NBA Judy Willoughby will host Region Nine’s Rap Session, in Charlotte, NC, September 24-27, 2009. There will be many attendees from Florida. The most prestigious one will be President Rolando, we know him as Freddy.
On September 28 through October 2, 2009, all State Presidents will be in Washington, DC, for NALC Legislative Training. I will be visiting the “HILL” on September 30, 2009, to lobby Florida House Members.
I have written a letter to each of the 25 Members of Congress and supplied a copy of each letter to the corresponding CDL. Upon my return a report will appear on fsalc.com and in the monthly update. The NALC pays for all expenses. There is no cost to the FSALC for this assignment.
October 4-8, 2009, I will be a delegate to the Florida AFL-CIO Convention that will be held in Daytona Beach. Following that, several other letter carriers and I will attend The Democratic Party Conference
in Orlando, October 9-11, 2009.
Three FSALC District meetings are scheduled prior to the end of the year. Details can be obtained by contacting the District Chair. If you need contact information or want to know which Branches belong to their respective FSALC Districts go to fsalc.com. Districts 1, 3, and 4, will be holding the meetings.
Congratulations to Deland, Fl Branch 2591 President Betty English, she was accepted to attend the NALC Leadership Academy and completed her first week.
The Postal Record has a category for State Summaries. I have asked Al Friedman VP FSALC to compose a monthly article. The article did not appear this month do to a glitch, occurring in the Spam filers at NALC
Headquarters. It will appear in the October 2009, issue. Thanks to Peggy Durso, member of Branch 1071, for assisting in completing the monthly task.
PRESIDENT’S MONTHLY ACTIVITES ARE LISTED ON PAGE #4
* August 11, 2009, I attended Branch 1091, Orlando’s General Membership Meeting.
* August 13, 2009, I attended Branch 1477; St Petersburg’s General Membership Meeting, met with Local AFL-CIO representatives and visited FSALC 2011 Convention Hotel to finalize the contract.
* August 18, 2009, I attended Branch 1071 Miami’s General Membership Meeting.
* August 22, 2009, I attended FSALC District 2 meeting, Tarpon Springs, Fl.
* August 25, 2009, I attended a Luncheon at which Senator Bill Nelson was the featured guest speaker.(see the photo on fsalc.com) He talked about Health Care and other National and Florida issues. I had a conversation with the Senator about NALC and Postal legislation, and hand delivered a letter to him on S-1507. (Find out about S1507 on fsalc.com)
* August 27, 2009, I attended a Central Florida Labor Counsel/ Chapter meeting, Port Orange, Fl.
At each of the Union meetings I discussed the importance of COLCPE, getting involved politically, and updating the attendees on pending legislation.
Add in a few conference calls with the Florida AFL-CIO weekly and daily Union, NALC and FSALC matters, it’s been a busy month.
PLEASE SHARE THIS WITH THE MEMBERSHIP
Well that’s it for now!
In Unity and Solidarity,
Matty Rose, President FSALC
Spring FSALC training will be in Melbourne, Fl at the Hilton Melbourne Rialto Place. The weekend dates are March11-14, 2010 and will be hosted by Branch 2689. NBA Willoughby has the contract and is awaiting approval from NALC Secy/Tres Broendel. Upon receipt all will be notified of the information.
The preparations to secure the Hotel for the 2011 State convention are nearly finalized. VP Al Friedman, District Two Board Member Joe Henschen and I will be meeting with the Hotel representative on August 13, 2009. Branch 1477 is hosting the Convention, and all will be advised of the details by State Secretary OD Elliott.
The fall 2010 Training seminar will be in Pensacola Fl. Branch 321 President Pam Walker will be investigating the FSALC options. All details will be announced when the contract is finalized.
The FSALC web site is progressing along in a wonderful fashion, Please check it out, fsalc.com The Officers that have not completed their opening report and provided a photo to VP AL Friedman please do so.
The Congress will be on recess during August 2009, I ask that all Officers, CDL’s and Branch Presidents arrange for a meeting with the Members of Congress to discuss the NALC’s issues. Refer to the fsalc.com web site for links to gain legislative insight. Please provide me with a copy of your meeting report with your representatives or their staff.
On July 26, 2009 The District 5 meeting was held in Panama City, Fl, hosted by District 5 Executive Board Member Percy Smith, Sister Judy Willoughby NBA and I did the training. A Florida State AFL-CIO Zone Coordinator joined the meeting and updated the group on the AFL-CIO Structure within the State. You can read about it on the District 5 report on the fsalc.com web site. Also check out the other District reports for meeting dates and locations.
The FSALC’s bylaws that were enacted upon at the Convention in Naples, Fl this year have been sent to the Committee of Laws at NALC Headquarters for approval. Upon return they will be distributed to the Branch Presidents, CDL’s and State Officers.
I have appointed Jim Good President Branch599, Kirt Sullivan President Branch 1779, and VP Al Friedman to be on the Audit Review Committee. They will meet at least every six months to review the BOOKS and related documents and issue a report to me for review and distribution.
Branch 4997 Frostproof, Fl, has been granted approval to merge with Branch 1779, Lakeland, Fl. There are 47 NALC Branches in Florida.
On June 27, 2009, Dennis Bonilla Branch 53 retiree, Lynne Pendleton, Branch 1091 Trustee, and I attend the Volusia County Woman’s Democratic Picnic. There were several politicians there. I had an opportunity to address the crowd and we met with Kendrick Meek a candidate for US Senator. We than attended the opening of Meek’s Campaign Headquarter in Orlando, Fl. There he met with labor leaders to discuss his campaign and hear about Labor issues.
On July 7, 2009, I attended a Branch 53 Rap Session in Daytona, Fl and addressed the members pertaining to the political and legislative current events. Of coarse encouraging all that has not to sign up for automatic COLCPE payroll deduction.
On July 14, 2009 I attended Branch 2591’s Deland, Fl, general meeting. There I discussed items relative to legislation, COLCPE, FSALC, and the NALC.
July 23, 2009 was the monthly meeting of the Central Labor Council Florida AFL-CIO, Volusia /Flagler Chapter. There all affiliate Unions gather to discuss the Union movement and items relative to the Working Families. Legislation like The Employee Free Choice Act and Health Care were major topics. I will be representing the FSALC at the AFL-CIO State Convention on October 5-8, 2009, in Daytona Beach, Fl.
All CDL’s are listed on fsalc.com website, in addition to the Members of Congress. Please use your Legislative power to make the NAlC a powerful force on Capital Hill. Join Don Southern FSALC Director of Retirees in getting the COLCPE movement rolling through the State. Check out fsalc.com website for particulars.
The two bank accounts used by the FSALC’s will be condensed into one in the near future. The anti-union “Bank of America “account will be closed. Complete details will be furnished to the membership upon finalization.
