Hello Michiganders!

 

      As your MISALC Secretary, I have been thoroughly enjoying the process of organizing paperwork over the past couple of months. Due to the nature of passing documents from one person to another, our paperwork had become quite disorganized. I have dedicated a significant amount of time to organizing the financial documents, meeting minutes, and correspondence from previous years. This effort aims to streamline our operations and make the transition smoother for my eventual successor—though that day is not today! Anyone who knows me, knows my love of paperwork and organization, so this truly has been a fun task for me.

 

      Additionally, I have compiled all the information regarding our Letter Carrier Congressional Liaisons (LCCLs) into one easily accessible sheet. When this new board convened, there was no record of who the LCCLs were, their contact information, or who had received training. I have rectified this situation. I have also prepared a comprehensive list of all members of Congress from Michigan, along with their districts and contact information, so that all of our LCCLs can access it with just a simple request to myself, the Director of Education John Dick or President Zalewski.

 

      Beyond my regular clerical duties, I have been working with State President Zalewski and the Michigan AFLCIO to receive media training. This training has equipped me to speak to news outlets about our mission, and I was able to put this training into practice at the rally in Kalamazoo on February 22. I have been actively spreading the word about any “call to action” from the NALC through emails, texts, and social media posts. I anticipate that there will be many such calls in the coming years.

 

      Recently, President Zalewski collaborated with a local Michigan House Representative to introduce a bill aimed at protecting Letter Carriers while they are on duty. We will be closely monitoring its progress through local legislation. I have already provided all of our LCCLs with information about their local districts in Michigan and how to find contact information so we can ensure co-sponsorship when this bill comes up for a vote. Working with state legislators is a new territory for us, but I am committed to providing everyone with the information they need to make this endeavor successful.

 

      In the coming year, I hope to work closely with the branches and continue to advance our legislative and political agenda for the betterment of our membership. Although I am unsure how this will unfold in my role as secretary, I am ready and willing to assist the membership and the board in any way necessary—whether that means providing information, spreading the word about calls to action, or speaking to branches. I am here to support our Michigan Members in any way they need.

 

Below is my Annual Report of Membership for MISALC for 2025

 

Based on the December 2025 information received from the National Secretary Treasurer- membership department, MISALC has:

 

• 7,410 Active Members; 4,241 Retired Members; 988 of those Retirees are Life members, for a total of 11,551 members. Michigan currently has 45 Branches and there were no recorded mergers for 2025.

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