# Interpretive Dispute–S&DCs, Protect Our Letter Carriers Act and a roundtable with Rank-and-File Bargaining Committee Newer Members

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Published: 2025-10-20T00:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

This week's episode discusses a national-level interpretive dispute recently filed by NALC regarding S&DCs (Sorting & Delivery Centers), followed by a look at the Protect Our Letter Carriers Act. Then, we hear from four members of the Branch Leaders group: Kelsey Crosbie, Columbus, OH Branch 78; Linda Johnson, Duluth, MN Branch 114; Veronica Ramirez, Arlington Heights, IL Branch 2810; and Vincent Smith, Worcester, MA Branch 12. This episode is also available to watch on YouTube. Hear more from Rank-and-File Bargaining Committee members here. Have questions you'd like answered on the podcast? Email social@nalc.org. Keep up with NALC on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Bluesky and Threads! 00:06:51 - What is an S&DC? 00:15:15 - Route adjustments and evaluations 00:16:38 - What is an MOU? 00:18:43 - TIAREAP expiration and M-02006/02007 00:21:27 - Route adjustment process 00:24:12 - The interpretive dispute 00:27:52 - Protect Our Letter Carriers Act 00:44:47 - Q&A 00:52:10 - Roundtable with Newer Member Rank-and-File committee members

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