# Episode 134: The Watchdog of the Union David Grosskopf Jr. for NALC Trustee

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Published: 2026-08-08T11:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, Richie Ray sits down with David Grosskopf Jr.,President of Branch 3 and candidate for NALC National Trustee on the Concerned Letter Carriers slate. The conversation explores David’s decades of union experience from the workroom floor to arbitration advocacy and the battles that shaped his leadership. They discuss the successful fight against plant consolidation and S&DC implementation in Buffalo, the importance of financial oversight and accountability within the NALC, and why David believes this election is one of the most important in union history. David opens up about why he aligned himself with the CLC movement, what he sees as the biggest failures of current leadership, and what members should demand from their national officers moving forward. This episode is about leadership, integrity, and protecting the future of the city letter carrier.

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