Director of Retirees
Bobbie Taylor
ARE YOU RETIRED?
DID YOU GET A RETIREE PIN?
If you have retired, but did not get a retiree pin, call the union hall! We will make sure you are presented with a retiree
pin, because we want to be sure all our retirees are properly honored.
RETIRING SOON?
Have you received your blue book for retirement? Are you wondering where to start? Do you even know what a blue book is?
The branch has two officers to help you plan for your retirement. Earl Hibbs and Robert Hinson are available to help you make your transition to retirement as smooth as possible. If you need assistance with your blue book, call the union hall and make an appointment with either one. They will sit down with you and show you all of your options and help you decide what is best for you.
They do ask that you make an appointment beforehand, instead of just stopping by the union hall. They want to take the time to go over things thoroughly, and an appointment lets them clear their schedule so they can focus on you. Call them now, and then you can enjoy your retirement with the confidence that you covered all the bases!
Don’t let your union membership retire when you do!
Watch the mail for your Form 1189. Fill it out with your CSA number and return it to the union hall. For only $1 a month, you can keep your union membership active!
Last Punch Bunch
CONGRATULATIONS
Edward Cosme
university 42 Years
James Gibson
Farmers Branch 39 Years
Gloria Fucals
First Black Female Letter Carrier
Downtown Station 1968 – 2003
STEVE ELLENBERG’S RETIREMENT DINNER
Steve Ellenberg after 20 years of service as an officer of Branch 132 has made the decision to officially retire to spend time with his family. Steve has served the Branch in a number of positions, starting his advocacy work as a steward. His dedication and commitment for Branch 132 was seen throughout the years for the work he performed. The members of Branch 132 would like to thank Steve for his service, his devotion, and his loyalty to Branch 132. We wish you a long and prosperous retirement. Thank you Steve for a job well done!
RETIREE’S BREAKFAST
The retirees came out in big numbers to fellowship and break bread with one another at the Union hall.
WHAT HAPPENS TO YOUR UNION MEMBERSHIP WHEN YOU RETIRE?
Retirement is something that we look forward to – leaving behind the bosses, the alarm clocks, the bad weather. But don’t leave behind your union membership when you retire! Staying in the NALC is a good idea for retirees:
• Every retired member receives a free $5,000 accidental death policy from the NALC.
• The NALC Retirement Department can help you solve problems with your retirement benefits.
• Your subscription to The Postal Record will continue.
• Retirees who remain members can vote in NALC elections and can serve as officers and convention delegates.
• The support of retirees gives NALC a voice with congress on retiree issues.
• Branch 132 has a quarterly luncheon and an annual banquet for retirees who remain members.
All of this – and for only $1 a month! That includes national dues of $7 a year, and Branch 132 dues of $5 a year.So how do you retain your NALC membership when you retire? The NALC mails all recently retired members a retirement packet that contains a Form 1189. If you don’t receive that packet, call Danny Hilliard at the union hall and the branch can provide you with a Form 1189. Fill out that form, and give it to a Branch 132 officer. Make sure you have your CSA number on it, which is a number assigned to you by OPM after you retire. That officer will then forward it to the national office – and that’s all you have to do! Dues will be deducted from your retirement check every month.
But wait – there’s more! After 50 years of NALC membership, you will become a life member of NALC, and no more dues are required.
The NALC encourages retired carriers to maintain their membership in the NALC. The retirees help provide history and mentoring to the new carriers, and help the NALC fight for good retirement benefits, and that helps all carriers, active and retired. Retirees can also help the NALC with legislative issues without having to abide by the onerous Hatch Act restrictions that encumber active letter carriers.
So watch your mail for your retirement packet, and make sure you return the 1189 to the branch when you retire so that you can stay a member of the NALC!