..GORT.... Here at the DETNDC we havent worked overtime yet due to the po screw up but were about to get a priority operation on Nov. 14th. Everyone in the standby rooms on t-1 and 2 will be going to work in this operation. The guarantee that this will not be successful is the same reason nothing else implemented by the po has been is the fact it is wrongly being implemented from the start. Managements method of transforming the BMCs cold not have came at a worse time. With the developement of Shared Services and all data coming from there incorrect is nothing but a recipe for disaster. If your facility hasnt kept accurate records of the whos and the whens you are doomed. Guarenteed! Some LMOUs have provisions that state the allowance to open and discuss and identify new mech within a facility in order to amend the LMOU prior to the guidlines of Art.30. Kister has an appointment with Halcisak to discuss residuals in MI Tues. Parties from the Area operations will be present via telephone conference call. There seems to be a discrepancy regarding actual residual bids for the state. While the Local Pres. fight outside we have to fight inside. As members of this local we have yet learned that we the people are the Local not the stewards, bps, Eboard, or the local Pres. I had doubts regarding the things the Union was doing so I took it upon myself to call the National. Everybody is tied up with numerous issues within each and every local and facility its not funny. But why do we,a group of thousands, allow a group of hundreds to do all the work. I can hear it now " well they get paid to do it" and I understand your clamor but if we do not Unite now we will not stand a chance. I know this has been said over and over but I cannot think of a more urgent time. If it were going on here alone or in a couple places we would just say " oh its just there nothing to worry about" But its not just isolated. There is a formed letter collecting signatures addressed to the Postal Regulatory Commision protesting the changes. Write the National and ask your questions and inquire what thier position is regarding the NDC, excessings, abolishments, layoffs, if your concerned about them being paid then make them work for it too. The National seems to respond with the term "sounds like a local issue' which to me is true sometimes but this is not one of those times! We need to convince them of that if they dont believe it by now! SQUEAKY WHEELS PEOPLE!!!!!!!... NPMHU 1101 Connecticut Ave., NW Suite 500, Washington, DC 20036...... (202) 833-9095. Dont just be a member, be an ACTIVE member. Put your energy to good use.