Vice President's Report

STATE CONVENTION

      Our State convention is approaching fast. This year the MISALC convention will be held at Great Wolf Lodge in Traverse City on April 27-29, 2025. There will be classes for stewards and other business discussions by the delegates in attendance.

      Yours truly, along with the great Joe Golonka and our Guru of OWCP, State Vice President Eric Venzke will be instructors for ECOMP 101, covering procedures for job related injuries and medical conditions.

      If you are a delegate to this year’s convention, please attend our class. All Branch 2184 delegates will receive a letter from the Branch with details and expectations.

DAY OF MOURNING

      On December 29, 2024, the 39th President of the United States, passed away. On January 9, 2025, the nation observed a day of mourning for President Jimmy Carter. Most Postal operations were halted in observance of this day.

      If you are a career carrier (fulltime regular or PTF) and worked that day, or your nonscheduled day was January 9, you will have until Sept 30, 2025, to use a replacement administrative leave day. It should be requested as you would request any type of leave, via PS Form 3971.

      If you have a scheduled vacation prior to September 30, you may also substitute the replacement administrative leave day for a day of annual leave during that vacation.

      As always, hand your 3971 to your supervisor as soon as possible. Take a picture of the signed 3971 or make a copy of it.

CCA UNIFORM BANK

      The CCA uniform bank is in place and serves our CCAs that have worked 45 or more days. If you need slightly used uniforms, call the Union Hall, and set up a date to come check out our selection.

      We still need winter gear. Please bring your gently used winter gear and uniforms to your office. Your steward will make sure the donation gets to the union hall. If you are retired and have uniforms, please stop by the hall, and make your donation.

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-- Darryl Clay

Vice President