2024 Pocket Guide

are the proper way to complete Item 24, listing all officers and disbursements to officers, and where to report the different kinds of receipts and disbursements. A completed LM-3 for a hypothetical branch will be covered to help branch leaders in preparing and reviewing their own branch LM-3 filing. There will be an opportunity to have individual questions and concerns answered after the workshop. Strategic Planning for New Branch Leaders Location: 253ABC Are you a new branch leader? Does “winging it” or “flying by the seat of my pants” feel like it happens too much for your liking with branch projects and responsibilities? Are you looking for best practices and tips to make your branch more successful, better organized, and more effective? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then Strategic Planning for New Union Leaders is the class for you. Gaining knowledge on what to plan for and the resources available can make your life as a union leader less stressful and your branch more dynamic. This class will help you understand that advanced planning for your branch’s future is the key to success. Get guidance from fellow leaders with experience in developing a “we”—not “me”—attitude. This workshop will prepare you to navigate the ins and outs of your local branch leadership, educate you on available resources, and help you create a plan that will benefit you and your membership no matter the size of your branch. ‘The Revolt of the Good Guys’ Location: 254AB This workshop features a screening of the NALC’s award-winning documentary on the Great Postal Strike of 1970, first shown at the 2022 Chicago convention to celebrate the strike’s 50th anniversary. The film’s producers will show the video and host a brief discussion of the strike’s enormous legacy for America’s city letter carriers, past and present.

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