Podcast
Delivering Solidarity
An independent podcast owned and hosted by Fred Woodley from the perspective of a union member in his local branch of the NALC. All content is simply the opinion(s) of Fred Woodley and not officially endorsed by anyone or anything.
- Episodes
- 47
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Typical length
- 38 min
- On air since
- 2024
- Latest episode
- 3 weeks ago
Episodes
47 episodes, newest first
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17 min
Episode 47 - Election Time 2026
Season 2, Episode 47
Show notes
Show Notes:
• General News
• Election Reminders
• Announcements
• Union meetings are always the first Wednesday of the month at the Brandywine Clubhouse, located at 3390 Flo-Lor Drive, Youngstown, Ohio 44511.
Disclaimer: This is an opinion show. Nothing in this show is endorsed by anyone or anything beyond the scope of this podcast.
Special Guests: N/A
Email the show: deliveringsolidarity@gmail.com
Write the show: Delivering Solidarity - P.O. Box 614, Warren, OH 44482
Check out the website: www.DeliveringSolidarity.com
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28 min
Episode 46 - Establishment versus Reform
Season 2, Episode 46
Show notes
Show Notes:
• General News
• Listener Email
• Next National Convention
• Next National President
• Establishment versus Reform Party• Announcements
• Union Scrapper's Game, Sunday, August 23, 2026… 2:30-4:30pm. You must have called the branch office or signed up at your office to register. (Too late now!)
• Union meetings are always the first Wednesday of the month at the Brandywine Clubhouse, located at 3390 Flo-Lor Drive, Youngstown, Ohio 44511.Disclaimer: This is an opinion show. Nothing in this show is endorsed by anyone or anything beyond the scope of this podcast.
Special Guests: N/A
Email the show: deliveringsolidarity@gmail.com
Write the show: Delivering Solidarity - P.O. Box 614, Warren, OH 44482
Check out the website: www.DeliveringSolidarity.com
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45 min
Episode 45 - National Convention Friday (2026)
Season 2, Episode 45
Show notes
Show Notes:
• National Convention Coverage
• Ramblings
• Convention RecapDisclaimer: This is an opinion show. Nothing in this show is endorsed by anyone or anything beyond the scope of this podcast.
Special Guests: Chris Angeloff
Email the show: deliveringsolidarity@gmail.com
Write the show: Delivering Solidarity - P.O. Box 614, Warren, OH 44482
Check out the website: www.DeliveringSolidarity.com
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38 min
Episode 44 - National Convention Thursday (2026)
Season 2, Episode 44
Show notes
Show Notes:
• National Convention Coverage
• Legislative Resolutions
• National Agreement ResolutionsDisclaimer: This is an opinion show. Nothing in this show is endorsed by anyone or anything beyond the scope of this podcast.
Special Guests: Chris Angeloff
Email the show: deliveringsolidarity@gmail.com
Write the show: Delivering Solidarity - P.O. Box 614, Warren, OH 44482
Check out the website: www.DeliveringSolidarity.com
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51 min
Episode 43 - National Convention Wednesday (2026)
Season 2, Episode 43
Show notes
Show Notes:
• National Convention Coverage
• Constitutional Amendments
• National Officer and National Business Agent NominationsDisclaimer: This is an opinion show. Nothing in this show is endorsed by anyone or anything beyond the scope of this podcast.
Special Guests: N/A
Email the show: deliveringsolidarity@gmail.com
Write the show: Delivering Solidarity - P.O. Box 614, Warren, OH 44482
Check out the website: www.DeliveringSolidarity.com
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26 min
Episode 42 - National Convention Tuesday (2026)
Season 2, Episode 42
Show notes
Show Notes:
• National Convention Coverage
• Constitutional Amendments
• Amendment 13 & 15Disclaimer: This is an opinion show. Nothing in this show is endorsed by anyone or anything beyond the scope of this podcast.
Special Guests: N/A
Email the show: deliveringsolidarity@gmail.com
Write the show: Delivering Solidarity - P.O. Box 614, Warren, OH 44482
Check out the website: www.DeliveringSolidarity.com
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38 min
Episode 41 - National Convention Monday (2026)
Season 2, Episode 41
Show notes
Show Notes:
• National Convention Coverage
• Brian Renfroe Not Running Again
• Amendment to Rule 21
• Guest Speakers: Liz Shuler, Fredric RolandoDisclaimer: This is an opinion show. Nothing in this show is endorsed by anyone or anything beyond the scope of this podcast.
Special Guests: N/A
Email the show: deliveringsolidarity@gmail.com
Write the show: Delivering Solidarity - P.O. Box 614, Warren, OH 44482
Check out the website: www.DeliveringSolidarity.com
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31 min
Episode 40 - Dollars and Sense
Season 2, Episode 40
Show notes
Show Notes:
• General News
• Delivering Solidarity Giveaway Update
• USPS Non-Essential Spending Cut• Pulling CCAs off the Street
• Cost of Refresher Training
• Punitive Discipline Costs• Announcements
• Union Scrapper's Game, Sunday, August 23, 2026… 2:30-4:30pm. You must call the branch office or sign the sign up sheet at your office to register.
• Union meetings are always the first Wednesday of the month at the Brandywine Clubhouse, located at 3390 Flo-Lor Drive, Youngstown, Ohio 44511.Disclaimer: This is an opinion show. Nothing in this show is endorsed by anyone or anything beyond the scope of this podcast.
Special Guests: N/A
Email the show: deliveringsolidarity@gmail.com
Write the show: Delivering Solidarity - P.O. Box 614, Warren, OH 44482
Check out the website: www.DeliveringSolidarity.com
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34 min
Episode 39 - Insuring the Future
Season 1, Episode 39
Show notes
Show Notes:
• Branch 385 News
• Delivering Solidarity Giveaway!
• Fred talks about the 2026-2028 officer installation dinner.
• Information about the Roger DiFrangia Memorial Scholarship.
• Information about the Scholarship Dinner/Dance.
• Information about the Letter Carrier Political Find.
• Information about the Thrift Savings Plan.• Announcements
• NALC Branch 385 Bowlathon will be happening on March 8, 2026. Westside Lanes 2617 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown, OH 44509. 1pm-4pm. $25 for adults, $10 for kids. All proceeds to MDA.
• NALC Branch 385 will be having its annual Roger DiFrangia Memorial Scholarship Dinner/Dance on April 18, 2026.
• Union meetings are always the first Wednesday of the month at the Brandywine Clubhouse, located at 3390 Flo-Lor Drive, Youngstown, Ohio 44511.Disclaimer: This is an opinion show. Nothing in this show is endorsed by anyone or anything beyond the scope of this podcast.
Special Guests: N/A
Email the show: deliveringsolidarity@gmail.com
Write the show: Delivering Solidarity - P.O. Box 614, Warren, OH 44482
Check out the website: www.DeliveringSolidarity.com
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42 min
Episode 38 - The Sun Sets and Rises
Season 1, Episode 38
Show notes
Show Notes:
• Branch 385 News
• Fred is joined by Matt Pesa, the President-Elect of NALC Branch 385 for the upcoming 2026-2028 term and Chris Angeloff, who was the runner-up for the Vice President position.
• The crew talks about future plans for NALC Branch 385, communicating internally, and how city letter carriers need to communicate with their union when they receive discipline.
• The crew also touches briefly on reporting accidents in a timely manner and why it's important, through personal experiences.• Announcements
• NALC Branch 385 will be installing its new officers on January 24, 2026.
• NALC Branch 385 will be having its annual Roger DiFrangia Memorial Scholarship Dinner/Dance on April 18, 2026.
• Union meetings are always the first Wednesday of the month at the Brandywine Clubhouse, located at 3390 Flo-Lor Drive, Youngstown, Ohio 44511.Disclaimer: This is an opinion show. Nothing in this show is endorsed by anyone or anything beyond the scope of this podcast.
Special Guests: Matt Pesa, Chris Angeloff
Email the show: deliveringsolidarity@gmail.com
Write the show: Delivering Solidarity - P.O. Box 614, Warren, OH 44482
Check out the website: www.DeliveringSolidarity.com
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1 hr 26 min
Episode 37 - Mike Caref Interview
Season 1, Episode 37
Show notes
Disclaimer: This is an opinion show. Nothing in this show is endorsed by anyone or anything beyond the scope of this podcast. In this episode Fred talks about the recent NALC Branch 385 Election results, and plays an interview with Mike Caref.
Special Guests: Mike Caref
Email the show: deliveringsolidarity@gmail.com
Write the show: Delivering Solidarity - P.O. Box 614, Warren OH, 44482
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35 min
Episode 36 - "Make Whole" Remedies
Season 1, Episode 36
Show notes
Disclaimer: This is an opinion show. Nothing in this show is endorsed by anyone or anything beyond the scope of this podcast. In this episode Fred talks about the recent news from the NALC website. The education segment is about "Make Whole" Remedies.
Email the show: deliveringsolidarity@gmail.com
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1 hr 1 min
Episode 35 - Broken Step B Process
Season 1, Episode 35
Show notes
Disclaimer: This is an opinion show. Nothing in this show is endorsed by anyone or anything beyond the scope of this podcast. In this episode Fred talks with Henry about the current state of the Step B Process, and they explain to the listeners how the Step B process works.
Special Guests: Henry Gomez | Email the show: deliveringsolidarity@gmail.com
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59 min
Episode 34 - Owney's Last Stand
Season 1, Episode 34
Show notes
Disclaimer: This is an opinion show. Nothing in this show is endorsed by anyone or anything beyond the scope of this podcast. In this episode Fred talks with Luis about their time at the Ohio State Association's 72nd Bienniel Convention.
Special Guest: Luis Esparra | Email the show: deliveringsolidarity@gmail.com
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42 min
Episode 33 - Dealing with Management
Season 1, Episode 33
Show notes
Disclaimer: This is an opinion show. Nothing in this show is endorsed by anyone or anything beyond the scope of this podcast. In this episode Fred talks with Alan and Michael about their time as letter carriers and some current events.
Special Guests: Alan Gegax and Michael Brasaemle | Email the show: deliveringsolidarity@gmail.com
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47 min
Episode 32 - Sealed with Wax
Season 1, Episode 32
Show notes
Disclaimer: This is an opinion show. Nothing in this show is endorsed by anyone or anything beyond the scope of this podcast. In this episode Fred talks with Alan about his own podcast and some current events.
Special Guest: Alan Gegax | Email the show: deliveringsolidarity@gmail.com
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37 min
Episode 31 - Wait and See
Season 1, Episode 31
Show notes
Disclaimer: This is an opinion show. Nothing in this show is endorsed by anyone or anything beyond the scope of this podcast. In this episode Fred talks about the new Postmaster General and the NALC headquarters official response to his appointment. The Education segment is about grievance Additions and Corrections.
Email the show: deliveringsolidarity@gmail.com
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1 hr 23 min
Episode 30 - Protecting Our Benefits
Season 1, Episode 30
Show notes
Disclaimer: This is an opinion show. Nothing in this show is endorsed by anyone or anything beyond the scope of this podcast. In this episode Fred talks with Eric about the current political threat to our benefits and what we should do about it.
Special Guest: Eric Ellis | Email the show: deliveringsolidarity@gmail.com
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49 min
Episode 29 - Trials of Stewardship
Season 1, Episode 29
Show notes
Disclaimer: This is an opinion show. Nothing in this show is endorsed by anyone or anything beyond the scope of this podcast. In this episode Fred talks with Luis about the struggles stewards endure to protect their carriers' rights.
Special Guest: Luis Esparra | Email the show: deliveringsolidarity@gmail.com
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24 min
Episode 28 - Echoing Blather
Season 1, Episode 28
Show notes
Disclaimer: This is an opinion show. Nothing in this show is endorsed by anyone or anything beyond the scope of this podcast. In this episode Fred talks about the recent Committee of Presidents meeting in Pasadena, California.
Email the show: deliveringsolidarity@gmail.com
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