Branch 193
                                 San Jose, California

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  Branch 193 President:
       Laurie Duarte

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Branch 193 Vice President:
      Stan Halfacre
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Branch 193 2nd Vice President:
        Bill Cunningham
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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
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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 Officer 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 Schedule

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DELIVERING FOR AMERICA

 

 

 
  We deliver everywhere in the United States—that’s 144,000,000 households and businesses every day, six days a week.
  Regardless of distance, we deliver at the same low rate—among the lowest in the industrialized world.
  We are career government employees who take pride in our work, in our nation and in the U.S. Postal Service.
  We care about our customers and the communities we serve.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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.

- Danny Laffan - Branch 193 President, Emeritus

 

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Gimme 5 for COLCPE Contest

 

Latest News and Resources:

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Gimme 5  

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. Bulletin

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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. More

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  Food Drive

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 | Bulletin

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  Health Care

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. Bulletin | Fact Sheet

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Contract training materials:
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 here.
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 here.

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A MILLION MILE AWARD RECIPIENT!
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Milpitas Carriers Reach ONE MILLION DOLLAR$  in Customer Connect!

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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

*All articles and pictures must be approved through the Branch President before appearing on website.

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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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