Corey Walton celebrates Women’s History Month with a special roundtable featuring the women of the Concerned Letter Carriers (CLC). Pam Donato leads the discussion alongside Kametra Simpson-Lewis, Debbie Dixon, Ethel Bibbs, Anita Guzik, and Dana Chambliss, who share their union backgrounds and experiences overcoming obstacles to leadership.
Anita discusses the history of letter-carrier wages, including the 1970 postal strike, the 1978 Healy arbitration, and the development of today’s two-tier pay structure. The conversation explores discrimination, barriers to advancement, mentorship, and the importance of recognizing qualified union activists regardless of gender.
Debbie examines the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, explaining reasonable accommodations for pregnant and postpartum letter carriers, including additional breaks, access to water, seating, and appropriate uniforms.
Throughout the discussion, the women emphasize communication, solidarity, leadership development, and empowering members on the workroom floor. They conclude by discussing their hopes for the NALC’s future and encouraging greater membership participation in union elections.