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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.

Mike Drop Monday LIVE: Ask Mike Anything — Table 2 Edition

This exclusive Table 2 AMA gives you direct access to Mike for unfiltered conversations and what it actually takes to level up. Pull up with questions and leave with clarity.

Carriers for a Better Union Explained CBU Movement, Texas Letter Carriers & Union Reform Debate

Carriers for a Better Union, also known as CBU, has been called the “black sheep” of Texas by some, while others see it as a movement pushing for real change inside the union. Mike Drop Monday In this episode, we break down what Carriers for a Better Union is, where it came from, and why it’s getting attention from letter carriers across Texas and beyond. We also highlight the work being done by Omayra Acevdeo, a steward and Food Drive Coordinator for Branch 181 in Texas, who has been working to translate the M-41 and other important documents to support Spanish-speaking carriers. We talk about: • What Carriers for a Better Union (CBU) actually is • Why some consider them “troublemakers” or “black sheep” • The role of grassroots organizing in union change • Omayra Acevdeo’s work translating the M-41 • Why accessibility and inclusion matter for all carriers • How movements like this impact the future of the union Catch the translated M-41 here: https://open.spotify.com/show/4IkLBlvZ63viZYD7YpTkCe?si=120ca95e9f314032 [https://open.spotify.com/show/4IkLBlvZ63viZYD7YpTkCe?si=120ca95e9f314032] Catch Omayra on Next Generation Carriers with Margo O’Niell: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7FGZNr7YFVw95tQfQUQ9c0?si=gBb3hp0VTOCrCF-9C-zPdg [https://open.spotify.com/episode/7FGZNr7YFVw95tQfQUQ9c0?si=gBb3hp0VTOCrCF-9C-zPdg] Support Michael Rivera here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/justice-for-michael-rivera?attribution_id=sl:ac52f7d0-92ec-4e22-92d4-9b082a3acebb&lang=en_US&ts=1776307105&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp17_tb-amp20_control&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link [https://www.gofundme.com/f/justice-for-michael-rivera?attribution_id=sl:ac52f7d0-92ec-4e22-92d4-9b082a3acebb&lang=en_US&ts=1776307105&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_content=amp17_tb-amp20_control&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link] Follow Carriers for a Better Union: https://www.tiktok.com/@carriersforabetterunion?_r=1&_t=ZP-964FK6Oy7As [https://www.tiktok.com/@carriersforabetterunion?_r=1&_t=ZP-964FK6Oy7As] Subscribe for weekly USPS updates, labor discussions, and real conversations about the people behind the movement.

NALC Convention Resolutions Explained: Amendments, Ranked Choice Voting & What Members Need to Know

NALC convention resolutions, amendments, and ranked choice voting could shape major decisions for members nationwide. In this episode, Mike breaks down how the process works, what deadlines matter, and what members should know before the next convention. Mike covers constitutional resolutions and amendments, how branches submit proposals, and why member involvement matters before convention voting begins. We also honor a moment of silence for our brother Michael Brian Romero. Obituary: https://www.northhavenfuneral.com/obituaries/Michael-Brian-Romero?obId=48147953 [https://www.northhavenfuneral.com/obituaries/Michael-Brian-Romero?obId=48147953] We talk about: • Constitution, resolutions, and amendment process explained • June 3rd submission deadline to the Secretary-Treasurer • Nicole R. Rhine explaining branch voting before submission • Tuesday of the convention, when proposals are read • Ranked choice voting discussion and video reaction • Historical Rademacher video from the 1970s convention • Why convention participation matters for all members Whether you’re active in your branch or just trying to understand how union governance works, this episode explains what happens behind the scenes and why it matters. Subscribe for weekly USPS news, labor updates, convention coverage, and real conversations about the future of the union.

Michael Rivera Speaks Out on NALC Branch 70 Suspension & San Diego Union Controversy

Renee and Sarah sit down with Michael Rivera, a suspended member of NALC Branch 70 in San Diego, California, to discuss his election appeals, the recourse taken against him, and the ongoing controversy surrounding internal union disputes. In this episode, Michael Rivera shares his side of the story, what led to the suspension, the appeals process, and why transparency and accountability matter in union elections. We cover: • Michael Rivera’s suspension from NALC Branch 70 • Election appeals and internal union disputes • What recourse was taken against him • Why fair elections and transparency matter • Lessons for union members nationwide • The future of Branch 70 and member trust Support Michael Rivera here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/justice-for-michael-rivera [https://www.gofundme.com/f/justice-for-michael-rivera] Whether you’re a letter carrier, union member, or someone interested in labor leadership and accountability, this episode gives direct insight into a developing situation inside Branch 70. Subscribe for weekly USPS news, labor conversations, union interviews, and real stories from the people inside the movement.