Mike Drop Monday: Voices from Oregon

Mike Drop Monday: Voices from Oregon

What are carriers looking for in the next contract? What qualities do they want from future leadership? Mike hits the streets of Oregon to find out. In this episode, he talks with Bannon Hunt and Bronson Myers about their priorities, concerns, and hopes for the future. Hear directly from the carriers as they share their perspectives on the road ahead for the union and the craft.

Mike Drop Monday: Montana Strong: A Conversation with Branch 701

This week on Mike Drop Monday, Mike sits down with union siblings from Branch 701 in Missoula, Montana, to discuss the issues that matter most to letter carriers. From workplace challenges and union activism to the strength of standing together, hear firsthand perspectives from the members who help make our union stronger every day.

Mike Drop Monday: Politics, Rumors & Respect | Featuring Nick Vafiades

After rumors started swirling that Mike and Region 2 Business Agent Nick Vafiades were “working together” after being seen at the same event, the two decided to sit down and talk openly about it. In this episode of Mike Drop Monday, they discuss the current climate of NALC politics, how disagreements have turned personal, and why members should be able to have different opinions without fear of attacks or division. Honest conversation, mutual respect, and real talk about where the union goes from here.

Mike Drop Monday: Friday Night NALC Contract Debrief

Mike teams up with the Next Generation Carriers Podcast for an honest conversation about the newest NALC collective bargaining update posted to the Members Only portal. They discuss member reactions, key points from the update, concerns carriers still have, and why this moment matters for the future of the craft.

Mike Drop Monday: Ask Mike Anything (Spanish Speakers Edition)

On this week’s Mike Drop Monday, Mike opens the floor to a completely unfiltered Q&A this time with a twist: questions come from Spanish-speaking listeners from all over. Nothing is off limits as Mike responds to everything from everyday life questions and cultural differences to deeper takes on work, mindset, and the unexpected moments that come from navigating language and perspective gaps. Expect real talk, a few surprises, and plenty of humor as ideas get translated, reinterpreted, and occasionally misunderstood in the best possible way. It’s a conversation that shows how much gets lost and found between languages, and why curiosity still connects everyone at the end of the day.