PLAN THE WORK AND WORK THE PLAN

 

      A wise man many years ago taught me that saying. He was a very successful executive at one of the Big Three auto companies. I have carried those words with me as I stumble through my union career as a NALC member and officer. Six simple words. I have found them to be the key to any project that I have worked on.

 

      The MISALC had a plan and it seems to be coming to fruition. I was tasked with reviving the LCCL (Letter Carrier Congressional Liaison) program in the state of Michigan. With the help and guidance of MISALC President Zalewski, I am proud to make two announcements regarding this program. First, we have developed a unique one on one training for all of our LCCLs. I was never satisfied with the traditional PowerPoint presentation that is typical with most trainings. Each Michigan Congressional district has its own particular characteristics, and each representative has their own personality. This hands-on approach in our new two-tothree-hour training addresses those issues.

 

      Secondly, I am extremely proud to make this announcement: The MISALC now has a trained LCCL in all thirteen Michigan Congressional districts. The expansive Michigan 1 has two, one for the Upper Peninsula and one for the northern Lower Peninsula. We also hope to be adding some additional back-up LCCLs in some of our districts. If you are interested in becoming a trained LCCL, let President Zalewski or myself know.

 

      We now have six NALC priority pieces of legislation with the new addition of HR 491 (The Equal Cola Act.) Shri Thanedar, MI 13th District rep, has co-sponsored all six! Thank you to 13th District LCCL, President Zalewski, for making that happen. We have seven other Michigan Congressional House reps that have co-sponsored from one to three of the NALC’s six legislative priorities. We have five reps that have not even signed onto one. We have a lot of work to do in 2026. Plan the work and work the plan. That is what the MISALC will continue to do as we make our way to the 2026 mid-term elections. Peace and Solidarity to all.

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