# Episode 104: The Future of Region 8: Danna Chambless and the CLC Movement

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Podcast: [Hot House with Richie Ray](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hot-house-with-richie-ray-7087929)
Published: 2026-04-11T08:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of Hot House with Richie Ray, Richie sits down with Danna Chambless, President of NALC Branch 4 in Nashville and a candidate for Region 8 National Business Agent running on the Concerned Letter Carriers (CLC) slate. Danna shares her journey from rank-and-file letter carrier to leading one of the most active branches in the country. She discusses what pushed her into union leadership, the challenges facing carriers across Region 8, and why shebelieves the National Association of Letter Carriers is at a critical moment. Throughout the conversation, Danna talks about leadership, accountability, contract enforcement, and the importance of educating and empowering local branches. She also discusses why she chose to run as part of the Concerned Letter Carriers slate and how her vision for Region 8 fits into a broadermovement for change inside the NALC. For carriers across Region 8 and beyond, this episode offers an honest look at the future of the union and the kind of leadership many members are calling for.

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