Fight Like Hell!

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Fight Like Hell! is a podcast for the members of the National Association of Letter Carriers.

  1. JAN 22

    January 2026 edition of The Postal Record

    Listen to the January 2026 edition of The Postal Record. Browse the digital issue here. 00:00 Introduction 00:14 Looking back and looking forward, by President Brian L. Renfroe 05:03 News from Washington 12:05 2025 JCAM is now available 18:58 Register now for the food drive 25:14 Informal Step A Training announced 30:25 After a year of standing strong NALC is ready to fight on. 2026: A look ahead 50:07 Leadership Academy founder asks grads to serve other letter carriers back home 58:26 Important benefits new letter carriers should expect to receive from USPS 01:11:22 Caretakers of the community 01:39:04 George Meany, first president of the AFL-CIO 01:44:30 NALC Branch Publication competition call for entries 01:50:07 Carriers and the mail make news online 01:56:31 From airwaves to the page: A creative journey and tribute to lifelong friends 02:04:00 Veterans’ legislative update 02:16:56 Executive Vice President Paul Barner: An update to cases pending at the Interpretive step 02:27:38 Vice President James Henry: NALC Needs you 02:32:57 Secretary-Treasurer Nicole Rhine: Reporting to the DOL: Forms LM-2, LM-3 and LM-4 02:38:57 Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Mack Julion: Postal protection 02:44:33 Director of City Delivery Christopher Jackson: USPS pilot testing and additional revenue streams 02:49:48 Director of Safety and Health Manuel Peralta Jr.: Safety committees 02:56:45 Director of Retired Members Dan Toth: Roth TSP—Another tool to manage your taxes 03:02:49 Director of Life Insurance James Yates: MBA Retirement Savings Plan 2026 update 03:08:32 Director of Health Benefits Stephanie Stewart: New benefits and wellness programs 03:14:40 Contract Talk: Route inspections 03:36:41 Regional Workers’ Compensation Assistant Coby Jones: Preexisting conditions 03:43:18 Staff report - CLUW: "Women of the World Unite’

    3h 58m

  2. 12/22/2025

    Happy Holidays + Branch 36's Better Angels of Our Human Nature toy drive

    Happy Holidays from NALC! In this week's episode, learn more about New York, NY Branch 36's Better Angels of Our Human Nature toy drive. Hear from Branch 36 members Ernie Twomley and Tayry Vega about the program's history and where it is today.  Links: https://www.nalc.org/jcam https://betterangelsforkids.org/ 00:01:55 Joint Contract Administration Manual (JCAM) 00:03:56 Leave year 00:05:46 Christmas holiday 00:07:27 New Year's holiday 00:08:08 Article 11 00:11:39 Holiday leave credit 00:15:01 LMOU cases 00:17:16 What's ahead in 2026 00:23:42 Better Angels of Our Human Nature

    58 min

  3. 12/15/2025

    Route adjustments: Part 2

    We’re back with Part 2 of our conversation with Ron Osborne, Assistant to the President for Administrative Affairs, to continue our discussion on route adjustments. Tune in for a comprehensive overview of the process so you’ll know what to expect and how to prepare. Plus, don’t miss updates on the newly released December 2025 JCAM, Shut Down Hunger, Advocate Continuing Education (ACE) training, and more. Watch full episodes of the Fight Like Hell Podcast at nalc.org/podcast More info about route adjustments can be found here: https://www.nalc.org/workplace-issues/city-delivery/route-adjustments ICYMI - Highlights from the 2025 national rap session are now available at nalc.org/2025rap. Have questions you'd like answered on the podcast? Email social@nalc.org.

    1h 25m

  4. 12/05/2025

    Route adjustments

    The latest episode of the Fight Like Hell podcast includes an important reminder to check out the NALC Health Benefit Plan before Open Season ends on Monday! Then, stick around for our discussion with Assistant to the President for Administrative Affairs Ron Osborne about route adjustments—what they are, how to prepare, and more. The 2024 Convention presentation on Route Adjustments is available in the Members Only portal under "2024 National Convention." Click here to log in. More info about route adjustments can be found here. ICYMI - Highlights from the 2025 national rap session are now available at nalc.org/2025rap. Have questions you'd like answered on the podcast? Email social@nalc.org. Go to nalc.org/podcasts to watch this episode and more from the Fight Like Hell podcast. 00:00:39 - Route inspection intro 00:02:16 - Executive Council and collective bargaining subcommittees prepare for post-rap session meeting 00:04:45 - Office of Workers' Compensation Programs (OWCP) representation 00:09:50 - Open Season ends on Monday, 12/8! Go to nalchbp.org to check out the NALC Health Benefit Plan 00:12:30 - Introducing Ron Osborne 00:15:17 - Route adjustments discussion

    49 min

  5. 12/01/2025

    Emergency Response Team member roundtable

    NALC's Emergency Response Team (ERT) deploys specially trained letter carriers to assist other members following traumatic events. In this episode, hear directly from four of our ERT members: Brooke Bollom, Bismarck, ND Branch 957; Rei Santiago, Elizabeth, NJ Branch 67; John Collins, Zanesville, OH Branch 63; Wayne Green, Winston-Salem, NC Branch 461 Links: https://fsafeds.gov/ https://nalchbp.org/  00:01:00 - Peak season 00:04:00 - National Rap Session recap 00:06:30 - Open Season 00:09:22 - Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 00:13:58 - Roundtable with ERT members

    50 min

  6. 11/25/2025

    Post-Rap Session roundtable with Branch Presidents

    The 2025 National Rap Session provided a valuable opportunity for leaders from across the country to exchange ideas, discuss critical issues facing letter carriers, and take part in an important part of our union’s ongoing collective bargaining preparation. On this Special Edition National Rap Session episode, we hear from several more Branch Presidents about their experience and participation in this year’s Rap Session. Thank you to Amy Lee-Cole, East St. Louis, IL Branch 319; Kelli Robles, Centennial Branch 5996, Aurora, CO; Troy Vaughn, Oriole Branch 176; and Chuck Walls, Omaha, NE Branch 5 for joining us on the pod! ICYMI - Check out Saturday’s Special Edition episode from Day 1 in Cleveland, OH and other highlights from Cleveland, OH: nalc.org/2025rap Have questions you'd like answered on the podcast? Email social@nalc.org. Full video episodes of the Fight Like Hell podcast are available to watch at nalc.org/podcast. Keep up with NALC on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Bluesky and Threads!

    38 min

  7. 11/24/2025

    Happy Thanksgiving + a look into Flushing, NY Branch 294's blood drive

    This week’s Thanksgiving episode highlights how letter carriers give back to their communities. President of Flushing, NY Branch 294 Phil Kahn and letter carrier Andy Fontanetta join the pod to discuss the history and success of their branch’s blood drive and offer tips for any branch interested in holding a similar event. 00:01:55 - Peak season 00:06:08 - Overtime exclusion period 00:08:35 - Open Season and the NALC Health Benefit Plan 00:12:30 - Postal Service Fiscal Year 2025 financial results 00:20:29 - National Rap Session 00:25:03 - Phil Kahn and Andy Fontantetta on Branch 294's blood drives

    1h 7m

  8. 11/23/2025

    National Rap Session roundtable with branch presidents

    Tonight we're delivering a special episode of the Fight Like Hell podcast—direct from the 2025 National Rap Session in Cleveland, OH! Hear from Rich McLehose, Long Island Merged Branch 6000; Jenilee Jackson, Fort Collins, CO Branch 849; and Jose Romero, Albuquerque, NM Branch 504 as we review some highlights from today's workshops featuring collective-bargaining subcommittees. Watch the full episode at nalc.org/podcast. Have questions you'd like answered on the podcast? Email social@nalc.org. Keep up with NALC on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Bluesky and Threads!

    32 min
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Fight Like Hell! is a podcast for the members of the National Association of Letter Carriers.

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  • Creator
    youarethecurrentresident
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    98
  • Rating
    Clean
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