About this episode

Ernest Gonzales discusses his advocacy work with the NALC and the challenges faced by USPS workers.

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/

People in this episode

Host: Ron Speakman

Guest: Ernest Gonzales

Topics covered

• NALC
• labor rights
• toxic work environments
• union leadership
• worker empowerment
• collaboration

Keywords

• NALC
• Ernest Gonzales
• BFN
• USPS
• labor rights
• toxic work environments
• union collaboration
• worker empowerment

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NALC, Build a Fighting NALC, USPS, BFN, CLC

Places: San Antonio, TX

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