I began my Postal career in July of 1985 as a casual clerk. I was hired as a PTF clerk in June of 1986. I have worked in many areas of the Minneapolis processing and distribution center over the years to include, manual flats, zone 16 on the flat sorters, letter automation, AFSM 100’s and currently work in the priority operation located in the sub-basement.

I have also held bids at the Twin Cities Metro Hub (formerly know as the Annex) in the priority operation on tour 1 and tour 3 and was a safety captain while they went through the 10 million dollar renovation.

I became an alternate Union steward in 2002, and became a full steward in 2003. I have been involved in the Ergonomic Risk Reduction Process (ERRP for short) since 2003 when it was first introduced to Minneapolis. Through ERRP I became involved in the Joint Labor Management Safety and Health Committee (JLMSHC).