Kentucky Rural Letter Carriers' Association
Editor
Ashley Baker
PH: 270-559-1224
email: anew0922@gmail.com
PH: 270-559-1224
email: anew0922@gmail.com
Privatization to Be or Not to Be
Never in a million years would I have believed we would be under the threat of privatization when I hired in 22 years ago. It was an interesting feeling participating in a rally calling on Congress to stand up for our constitutional public service. If Trump does indeed issue an Executive Order on the USPS, that impacts us negatively. I cannot express this enough that an attack on one union is an attack on all unions. It is vital that you stay involved, updated and engaged in the fight for the rural craft. We must be prepared to make sacrifices and take a stand they way so many before us had to.
Many different things are happening at once requiring us to be involved. The news came out of tentative agreement between the NRLCA and USPS. This means ratification meeting, then ballots sent out to the membership. Then we wait for the count to see what the craft votes for, up or down. Only members can vote on the contract, so now is good time to engage any non-members you know to ask them to join. Y'all could even make plans to attend the State Convention in Erlanger, KY. Car pool for a day with someone from your office or close by. We need people now more than ever to get engaged other than through social media.
I challenge you to join us for one meeting and get excited about the great KYRLCA. The fun we have, the information and knowledge gathered throughout the weekend is valuable. There is something that makes you want to keep coming back for more.
Ashley Baker, KYRLCA Editor