interest; and understanding the role of the branch trustees. There will be an opportunity to have individual questions and concerns answered after the workshop. Next Generation Delivery Vehicle (NGDV) Location: 205ABC This session will cover the history of NALC’s involve- ment in the development of the Next Generation Delivery Vehicle (NGDV) since Oshkosh Defense was selected to design and build the vehicle. An expla- nation of the various tests the NGDV was subjected to prior to production will also be explained during the session. During this workshop, delegates will hear from the NALC members who reviewed the initial design of the NGDV and gave their feedback based on their experiences as letter carriers. Dele- gates will also hear about the changes made to the initial design of the NGDV based on this feedback. In conjunction with this workshop, a prototype NGDV will be on display during the length of the convention, allowing members the opportunity to see the final configuration of the vehicle. NALC Bargaining History and Strategies Location: 210ABC A special presentation of the workshop developed for the NALC Leadership Academy on the history of collective bargaining with the Postal Service since the Postal Reorganization Act of 1970 will be pre- sented. The workshop covers 15 rounds of contract negotiations between 1971 and 2020, focusing on how the terms and conditions of NALC’s National Agreement developed over time and how NALC adapted its strategies to changing conditions as it negotiated and arbitrated contracts with the U.S. Postal Service. Introduction to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Location: 253ABC A diverse and inclusive NALC strengthens our efforts to represent our members and builds solidarity. Sensitivity to multicultural interests in all aspects of our work will help increase participation by all
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