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BRANCH 193
OFFICERS
Laurie Duarte
...................... President
Stan Halfacre............... Vice President
Bill Cunningham .. 2nd Vice President
Pat Mulligan .......Recording Secretary
Sharon Epp ..........Financial Secretary
Stan Halfacre ......................Treasurer
Guillermo Martinez ..........Sgt at Arms
Guillermo Martinez-Legislative Liaison
Kelvin Kamachi .......................Trustee
Laurie Lykam-Halfacre ...........Trustee
Jim Miller ................................Trustee
Joe Rosa .................................Trustee
Lin Zhou ..................................Trustee
Jackie Lanto .................HBP/MBA
Rep Steve Munyon ................Editor
Scribe
BRANCH 193 SHOP
STEWARDS
Almaden Valley -- Dan Degn & Pam West
Bayside ------------- Al Navarette &
R. Ernie Arrañaga
Berryessa------------ Henry Semillano &
Lawrence Wenceslao
Blossom Hill --------Steve
Miller &
Tom Cerna
Cambrian Park --- David
Martinez
Ray Gauthier
Campbell -----------
Rosie La’auli
&
Vacant
Station D ----------- Vittorio Forde
Foothill ------------ Art Parrilla
Gilroy ---------------- Debra Masten
Hillview ------------- Manny Aguilar &
Victor Barrientos
Los Gatos ---------- Kevin Janton
Los Gatos Dell ---- Ian Davies
Milpitas --------------
Joel Baclig &
Raj Kanda
Morgan Hill -------- Angel Montelongo
Parkmoor ------------David
Judd &
Sean McArthur
Robertsville -------- Al
Denison &
Theresa Hernandez
St. James Park ---- Chris
North &
Laurie Duarte
Saratoga --------------Robert
Vanderpool
Seven Trees -------
Moe Bedolla
&
Ronnie Hodges
Westgate ------------- Tommy Rivera &
Vince Rivera
Willow Glen -------- Jack
Dusthimer &
Bob Krauth
Collection
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Vera Martinez-Krauth


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NALC BRANCH 193
2009 EXECUTIVE BOARD
& Past Branch 193 President, Tony Cortese (D)
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CONGRATULATIONS LAURIE DUARTE
Branch 193's New President!

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Branch 193 Building Dedication Photo's

December 13, 2009
Barbara Cortese unveils the new name of our Union
building in honor and memory of her husband, Branch 193 President, Tony Cortese. Along side Barbara Cortese at the dedication is Branch
President President (now Emeritus), Danny Laffan
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ATTENTION LETTER CARRIERS
As the final negotiations are underway to finish the healthcare reform
legislation, changes are being made to improve the bill
for working men and women. One of the most contentious issues is the
excise tax on high cost health plans, the so-called Cadillac
Tax. The labor movement has been in round-the-clock meetings at the
White House insisting that certain improvements be made on this issue by
the administration and Congress in order to have the AFL-CIO and its
affiliates support the legislation. The tentative deal between the White
House and labor is being reviewed by congressional leaders. It
represents a major breakthrough in talks to finalize the healthcare
overhaul. However, nothing has been completely agreed to as of yet and
additional improvements are still in the works.
Please go to http://nalc.org/healthcare1-15-10.pdf to review some of the
potential changes to the bill that will help letter
carriers and their families. I will continue to update you as the
negotiations continue. Healthcare reform is long overdue and
I am optimistic that we are on the verge of an historic legislative
accomplishment. If the final bill meets the needs of
letter carriers and their families, we will strongly support it.
In solidarity,
Fredric V. Rolando
President
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An "End of the Year" Message from the President of Branch 193
As we approach the
end of the year, I find myself reflecting on the many changes that have
occurred over the last twelve months. It seems that there has been more
operational changes this year than we have seen since the implementation
of Vertical Flat Casing and DPS in the nineties. Most of the changes
have been driven by the decline in mail volume. The recession has taken
its’ toll on the Postal Service as well as other businesses throughout
the country. Our national leaders have done an outstanding job in
crafting agreements with postal management and spearheading legislation
that has benefited both letter carriers and the organization itself.
Through our efforts the Postal Service is in a better position to deal
with the negative impact caused by the recession. Many thanks to all
who helped achieve these results.
The holidays are
upon us once again. It is important to be thankful for the blessings we
have in our lives and to help those who are in need. The holiday season
is a difficult time for many families who have lost jobs or suffered
other life alternating events during the past year. Take the time to
help with a donation or by volunteering some of your time to an agency
that helps needy families. Spend time with your family and friends
making memories that will last a lifetime. Take time to listen to the
children as they express their excitement with the holiday season.
Teach them the joy that comes with giving to those in need. Stay
focused on the things that are important and enjoy this special time of
the year. Happy holidays to all from Branch 193!!
Danny Laffan, Branch 193 President
2009 December Postal Record Article
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Current Letter Carrier Pay
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WELCOME BRANCH 193 and VISITORS
Welcome
to our Branch 193 website! The purpose of this website is to enhance
communication with and to provide information to the membership. Many
of the links provided will lead letter carriers and their families to
important information regarding their rights, responsibilities and other
benefits available. It is our intention to provide as much information
as possible in an easily accessible format so letter carriers can find
answers to their
questions at anytime, day or night.
It is my
hope that this service will provide a renewed interest in union
activities and help to develop the future leaders of this branch. It is
important that the membership understands that our strength lies in our
unity. Those who have gone before us understood this message. We must
ensure that sense of unity survives well into the future. I believe
that providing a means of accessing information through this website
will help the membership come together, support each other and offset
the negatives that have crept into the workplace. I look forward to an
increase in participation in branch activities, a renewed sense of pride
in our work and a better understanding of the role the Union plays in
our lives.
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Danny Laffan - Branch 193 President,
Emeritus
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Latest News and Resources:
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Mid-Michigan local captures final COLCPE
contest prize: A surge in the waning days of 2009 helped
Mid-Michigan Branch 256 capture the prize for the highest percentage
of Gimme 5 donors to COLCPE among branches with 500 to 999 members.
The branch will award a $1,000 gift card to a lucky member as well
as pick up prizes for the branch and the branch COLCPE coordinator.
Winners in the other categories were announced in the
February Postal Record magazine, but the 500-999
category was too close to call when the issue went to press. “It
really was down to the wire,” President Fred Rolando said. “Branch
530 in Birmingham, Alabama, and Honolulu Branch 860 were right in
there, signing up members all the way to New Year’s Eve. Those
letter carriers should be proud they stepped up to help us all by
supporting our political action fund.”
Details here.
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Haiti relief update: Union Plus
is now matching donations dollar-for-dollar for Haiti earthquake
relief.
Click here
to make a donation, and Union Plus will automatically
double contributions made to the AFL-CIO Solidarity Center's
Earthquake Relief for Haitian Workers Fund. "Letter carriers have a
great tradition of helping those in need, and now I ask that you
join me in making a commitment of hope to these victims by sending a
generous charitable donation," said NALC President Rolando.
Click here for information on the charitable organizations that
are providing aid to Haiti.
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OIG: $75 billion over-charge for pension
liabilities: In a
special report, the USPS Office of Inspector General strengthens
the NALC's case that the Office of Personnel Management badly
miscalculated—by $75 billion—the
postal surplus in the Civil Service Retirement Fund.
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Rurals are national food drive partners:
The
NRLCA has been a longtime supporter of the NALC's annual drive.
The union has now accepted an invitation from President Rolando to
become a full national partner in the May 8 drive to "Stamp Out
Hunger."More
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Agreement on key aspect of health care
legislation: The NALC and much of the labor movement have
successfully negotiated an agreement with administration and
congressional leaders to improve financing provisions of pending
health care reform legislation. NALC continues to follow the process
and to lobby aggressively on behalf of letter carrier interests.
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Contract training materials: |
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Material
Reference System (MRS) available online: This prime
resource for NBAs, RAAs, branch officers and shop stewards in their
duties enforcing the National Agreement can be found
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2009 JCAM:
NALC and USPS have agreed to publish the 2009
Joint Contract Administration Manual. Get it online
here.
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Change your address? Make sure your
union can stay in touch with you. Call or write the
Membership Department
if
your address changes.
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Contract-related or work rule question?
Carriers who need information and assistance should contact the
national business agent in their region. Locate your NBA
here.
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COR Powerpoint: Joint NALC/USPS
presentation and notes on Carrier Optimal Routing (COR) in the
Modified Interim Alternate Route Adjustment Process (MIARAP) is
available
here.
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The latest Route Inspection Kit
is available
here. A Route Inspection Kit for Windows Vista is available
here.
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Route protection materials online
are available
here.
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Online form for bylaw changes is
available
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We welcome more information
to share through YOUR articles* and pictures*. If you would like to add
an article or picture(s) on this website, please contact Branch 193
President Laurie Duarte @
408-288-8138
or write to:
1060 Minnesota Av. Suite #9, San Jose,
Ca. 95125
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NALC President: Fredric V. Rolando
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Executive Vice President Gary H. Mullins
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Vice
President George C. Mignosi
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