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Rich Vala Discusses Why Management Continues to Violate the Contract, and Why Branches Violate their Members

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Classes of Mail
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Sep 3, 2026
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Summary

Rich Vala is a lifelong friend who also served as my campaign manager in my branch elections. He has good insights here, and provides an outside perspective on what we have to deal with inside the NALC.