OVERTIME: Letter Carriers Head to Mediation After Contract Expires - TVLR 5/23/26

About this episode

The episode discusses local union leadership and the expiration of the NALC contract with guests Dan Dimaggio and Mike Caref.

In OVERTIME, we talk to Dan Dimaggio about how to run for local union office. We also talk to Mike Caref about the NALC contract expiration. ✦ ABOUT ✦ The Valley Labor Report is the only union talk radio show in Alabama, elevating struggles for justice and fairness on the job, educating folks about how they can do the same, and bringing relevant news to workers in Alabama and beyond. Our single largest source of revenue *is our listeners* so your support really matters and helps us stay on the air! Make a one time donation or become a monthly donor on our website or patreon: TVLR.FM Patreon.com/thevalleylaborreport Visit our official website for more info on the show, membership, our sponsors, merch, and more: https://www.tvlr.fm Follow TVLR on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheValleyLab... Follow TVLR on Twitter: @LaborReporters Follow Jacob on Twitter: @JacobM_AL Follow TVLR Co-Creator David Story on Twitter: @RadiclUnionist ✦ CONTACT US ✦ Our phone number is 844-899-TVLR (8857), call or text us live on air, or leave us a voicemail and we might play it during the show! ✦ OUR ADVERTISERS KEEP US ON THE AIR! ✦ Support them if you can. The attorneys at MAPLES, TUCKER, AND…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jacob Morrison, Adam Keller

Guests: Dan Dimaggio, Mike Caref

Topics covered

• union leadership
• contract negotiations
• labor rights
• local union office
• NALC contract

Keywords

• union office
• contract expiration
• labor report
• NALC
• Alabama labor

Sponsors

MAPLES, TUCKER, AND JACOB, MACHINISTS UNION

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NALC

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