Questions and Answers on Federal Employees Retirement System(FERS)

This episode only covers FERS BASIC BENEFIT PLAN.

The next episode will cover: SOCIAL SECURITY, THRIFT SAVINGS PLAN, and GENERAL RETIREMENT INFORMATION.

⁠PDF Edition⁠

Where can I call if I have questions/problems concerning my retirement benefits? The NALC Retirement Office operates a toll free number (800-424-5186) on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10-12 noon and 2-4 pm, Eastern Time. Members may also call 202-393-4695 Monday-Friday from 9:00 to 4:30 Eastern time.

We sit down with David J Grosskopf Jr and talk about collective action.

Please share this with all federal workers .

John Murphy on a useless, meaningless rant. Enjoy!

Contact Your Senators. Select your State, then it’ll show you your Senators with their office phone number;

www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm

Contact your House Representatives. Select your State, then it’ll show you your House Rep with their office phone number;

⁠https://www.house.gov/representatives⁠

Resources:

• https://www.savethepostoffice.com/wells-fargo-offers-framework-for-postal-privatization

• https://truthout.org/articles/wells-fargo-wants-to-privatize-usps-we-should-dismantle-the-mega-bank-instead

• https://jacobin.com/2025/03/wells-fargo-usps-privatization-trump

• https://inthesetimes.com/article/wells-fargo-post-office-usps-trump-musk-doge-privatize

Current NALC Vice President James Henry is running for the President position of the NALC in 2026.

Learn more: www.ConcernedLetterCarriers.com

Greg Dennis; Voter Choice MA:

https://voterchoicema.org

DISCLAIMER: Jenna Morin and Stephanie LaGreca asked Next Generation Carriers podcast to publish this meeting online so it can be spread around to other NALC Branch Presidents/Leaders to stay informed and aware of the call to action.

Jenna/Stephanie[UPDATE April 23rd 2025]: Here are bullet points from the feedback with the Presidents last night.

1.) Appointed a committee of volunteers

2.) Template letter will be corrected and a new one issued

3.) A calendar of deadlines will be put out to keep everyone on track

4.) Progress reports will be put out so we can all track what is needed

5.) There will be a live stream for rank and file members to participate in

6.) We need 804 branches representing a total membership of 190,000.

7.) Seeking 1 volunteer from each region to make contacts, keep track of progress, and help guide others in region. This is very time consuming so please don't volunteer lightly.

*** If you want to get into contact with Jenna Morin and Stephanie LaGreca; please send an email to: NextGenerationCarriers@gmail.com and we will forward the email to them.*** The call for a Special Convention has no connection to NextGen podcast, we just stand in solidarity with the membership.

Elliot Simmons co-host of ⁠On The Workroom Floor⁠. A podcast where 2 NALC Shop Stewards discuss various topics and share their thoughts, experiences, and helpful information to aid all shop stewards and grow their knowledge base.

⁠Elliot and Renfroe Region 7 Conference Video⁠

Mike Caref, NALC business agent for Illinois and also current ⁠2026 candidate for NALC President⁠, against Brian Renfroe.

Call to Action – Support for a Special Convention/Meeting

Zoom meeting.

Topic: President Meeting

Time: Apr 22nd. 8:00 PM Eastern Time

Zoom Meeting:⁠https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83269687443?pwd=qbJm7fYeqFo8Ff8mVopuG3QzUESF2q.1⁠

Meeting ID: 832 6968 7443

Passcode: 549833