Kimetra Lewis - President
Too much is given; much is required! When Robert received the assignment, he fulfilled his duties. Throughout his tenure as a union advocate, he helped members of Branch 132 obtain the justice they were being deprived of by the Postal Service.Along the way, he made lots of friends. When I first met Robert, he asked me a few questions about who my people were, from there he realized that he knew my father, my step-father and my uncle. That’s how most of Robert’s relationships began; through conversation, he discovered that he knew someone the person he was being introduced to knew also.
Ron Stover - Executive Vice President
Health Benefit Open Season 2025
It is time to look at your health plan. The NALC offers a Health Benefit plan through Cigna that I have used for years, which is cheaper than the competitors. Take the time to review the benefits and determine what is right for you and your family. The Open Season starts November 10 through December 8, 2025.
For example, the NALC plan offers a Self and Family plan for $267.42 biweekly, compared to Blue Cross FEP Blue Standard, which is $497.21 biweekly. The NALC plan offers considerable savings. The USPS also offers vision and dental plans that maybe work for you as well.
Hello Members,
It’s almost time to discover HOT SPRINGS ARKANSAS and It’s a great mix of historical sites, vibrant culture, tasty cuisine and Jazzy entertainment.
Transportation: TBD
• Hotel Information: EMBASSY SUITES BY HILTON
• Direction: 400 Convention Boulevard, Hot Springs, Arkansas, 71901
• Estimated Arrival Time: 3:00 PM, EMBASSY SUITES BY HILTON
Hotel Reservation:
Group Name: NALC BRANCH #132
Phone number: 1 (501)-624-9200
Dining: Free made to order breakfast 6:30 am, and free complimentary evening reception from 5:00-7:00pm
Room Prices:
Standard: $124.00-Couple
Double: $124.00-2 people or more
Triple: $134.00-3 people or more
Quad: $144.00-4 people or more
18June 2026 were going to GIGl’s Lounge: is a Black-owned bar and lounge in Little Rock’s district, known for Its
•grown and sexy” atmosphere, live music, craft cocktails, and food. 45mins from the hotel.
Attire: All white party
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ITINERARY
Departure from Dallas
• Date: TUESDAY, June 16, 2026
• Time: 11 :00 AM (Please arrive by 10:30 AM)
• Location: Marvellous Light Community Church
fl 901 E. Parkerville, DeSoto, TX 75115
Return to Dallas
• Departure from the Embassy Suites by Hilton:
Date: Friday, June 19, 2026
Time: 09:00am (Please meet in the hotel lobby by 08:30 AM
• Estimated Arrival to Dallas: 01 :30 PM
• Drop-off Location: Marvellous Light Community Church 901 E. Parkerville, DeSoto, TX 75115
ARTICLE VII
Proposed By-Law Change
Expenses and Duties of Officers
Section 12 – Stewards certified by the Branch shall be paid one hundred dollars ($100.00) per month for attendance at each regular Branch meeting. Stewards and Alternate Stewards certified by the Branch will be paid one hundred dollars ($100.00) per month for attendance at stewards training meetings, payable no later than December 15th each year. All Formal A Representatives appointed by the Branch will be paid a stipend of one hundred dollars ($100.00) per month for their services in addition to any steward pay they received, payable no later than December 15th each year.
To receive compensation, all Stewards and Alternate Stewards must attend the meeting in person, if they live or work within a 50-mile radius of the Union Hall. Any steward or alternate falling into that category that is unable to attend the meeting in person due to working while the meeting is taking place will have the opportunity to provide evidence that they were working to receive compensation.
Change to Read:
Section 12 – Stewards certified by the Branch shall be paid one hundred dollars ($100.00) per month for attendance at each regular Branch meeting. Stewards and Alternate Stewards certified by the Branch will be paid one hundred dollars ($100.00) per month for attendance at stewards training meetings, payable no later than December 15th each year. Traveling Formal A Representatives appointed by the Branch will be paid a stipend of one hundred ($100.00) per month for their services in addition to any steward pay they received, payable no later than December 15th eachyear.
No steward will be compensated steward pay if they have not performed the duties of a steward at their respective offices. Each steward is required to provide evidence to the Union Hall, for example PS Form 8190 (grievance settlements), investigative interview notes and/or Formal A appeals, at least once a quarter, to substantiate the work they have performed. A quarter is defined as January-March, April-June, July-September, and October-December.
To receive compensation, all Stewards and Alternate Stewards must attend the meeting in person, if they live or work within a 50-mile radius of the Union Hall. Any steward or alternate falling into that category that is unable to attend the meeting in person due to working while the meeting is taking place will have the opportunity to provide evidence, within 30 days of the meeting (no exception), that they were working to receive compensation.
ARTICLE VII Proposed By-Law Change
Section 2.A. – The Vice President shall be a part-time officer (three days per week) with a salary of $43.47 per hour payable bi-weekly. Any additional days worked shall be paid at the hourly rate of the position. Adjustments to the future salary shall be made by same dollar amount of increases granted to Grade 2 Step P Letter Carriers in their salary increases. The Vice-President shall earn two (2) hours of annual leave and (1) hour of sick leave for each twenty (20) hours worked. At the end of each year, the Vice-President shall be paid for all unused leave. The employee share of the social security shall be paid by the branch. The Vice-President will perform the duties at the direction of the President.
Change to read
Section 2.A. – The Vice President shall be a full-time officer with a salary of ninety thousand, four hundred eighteen dollars (90,418.00) per annum payable bi-weekly. All fringe benefits now paid by the United States Postal Service shall be paid by the branch. The employee share of social security payments shall be paid by the branch. Adjustments to the future salary shall be made by the same dollar amount of increase granted to Grade 2 Step P letter Carriers in their salary increase. The Vice-President shall earn eight (8) hours of annual leave and four (4) hours of sick leave per pay period. The Vice-President shall be scheduled for three (3) weeks of annual leave each year. At the end of each year, all accumulated annual leave will be paid to the Vice-President at the regular hourly rate of the office, not to exceed eighty (80) hours. at the end of each year, all accumulated sick leave will also be paid to the Vice-President at the regular hourly rate of the office. The Vice-President will perform the duties at the direction of the President. Changes to go into effect January 01, 2025.
ARTICLE 1 MEETINGS
Section 1 – Regular meetings of this Branch shall be held on the first Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at such places designated by the Branch action. Exceptions will be when there is a Monday holiday within that week, per Article 11 of the National Agreement. On those occasions, the meeting will be held the following Monday. All members shall sign in at each meeting and no one may sign for another member. The attendance record shall be maintained by the Sergeant-atArms and will be closed thirty (30) minutes after the beginning of each meeting. Steward meetings of this Branch shall be held on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at such place designated by the Branch action. The steward’s attendance record shall be maintained by the Financial Secretary and shall be closed thirty (30) minutes after the beginning of each meeting.
Change to Read:
Section 1 – Regular meetings of this Branch shall be held on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at such places designated by the Branch action. All members shall sign in at each meeting and no one may sign for another member. The attendance record shall be maintained by the Sergeant-at-Arms and will be closed thirty (30) minutes after the beginning of each meeting. Steward meetings of this Branch shall be held on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at such place designated by the Branch action. The steward’s attendance record shall be maintained by the Financial Secretary and shall be closed thirty (30) minutes after the beginning of each meeting.
Signed: Kimetra Lewis, Ron Stover, and Twasky Smith
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides confidential education, referral and counseling to help employees through personal challenges of all types, including alcoholism and drug-abuse. If you find yourself in need of assistance
USPS EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
1-800-327-4968
(1-800-EAP-4-YOU) TTY: 1-877-492-7341
WWW.EAP4YOU.COM
DELEGATE NOMINATION FORM
I desire to place my name in nomination as a delegate to the 2026 74th. National Convention in Los Angeles, California, August 3-7, 2026.
I affirm that I have not served or applied for a supervisory position with the United States Postal service in the last 24 months.
PRINTED NAME: _______________________________________________________________
SIGNATURE: __________________________________________________________________
This form must be received by the Union Hall no later than October 6, 2025. Confirmation of receipt will be provided by the Recording Secretary upon request. The names of the delegates will be read prior to the closing of the meeting.
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