Debra Blake Moench

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

• 1) Knowledge of the Contracts, Labor Relation Policies, Programs and Contract interpretation through 14 years as a Union Representative for the NALC, large branch President, Local Business Agent for Arbitration and Dispute Resolution Team Member. Handled multiple pre-arb cases, Arbitrations and grievances in the 14 years as a union representative.
• 2) As a Dispute Resolution Team member, worked closely with Management counterpart to resolve grievances at Step B (Step 3) to resolve or impasse a grievance to the next level. As an Arbitration Advocate work with Management to pre-arb a case if possible and if not, prep and prepare the case to go to Arbitration and then present the case in Arbitration.
• 3) Interview witnesses, review case file and prepare the case to be represented in Arbitration. I was trained on this requirement by the NALC in 2004 and represented the union in Arbitration in Illinois when required.
• 4) Communication is vital in the ability to build and manage any group of people regardless of the method used whether it be via telephone, email or written. Communication leads to understanding and lines of communication. This is how we can share postal policies and expectations to a large group in a time effective manner. Being clear and concise leads to less misunderstanding
• 5) As MPOO in Central Illinois District, it was my responsibility to monitor the management staff in multiple locations to ensure that they worked within the policies of the Postal Service. Evaluate their performance and provide needed. If policies were not upheld, retrain the management team and then monitor for compliance. If EAS was not able to maintain policies, discipline may be necessary to show the importance of compliance.
• 6) I worked as a Union advocate for the NALC in arbitration cases as well as performed duties on the Dispute Resolution Team (DRT) for years. I have a full and complete understanding of the JCAM, Article 8 (Managing Overtime), Article 12 (Hiring and Posting), as well as an extensive background in the grievance process. I have applied that effort into the APWU contract scheduling overtime contractually, using PSE’s effectively not to violate Article 8, performed probationary employee evaluations, and issued correct action when necessary. I have also performed duties during the negotiations of the NALC and APWU LMOU’s after National Agreements have been ratified.
• 7) Have represented the NALC in multiple Arbitrations in Illinois and through training to be a DRT member I have gained the ability to write up decision papers clearly and decisively.
• 8) Diversity is very important, and inclusion leads to diversity, there is no I in team and making all feel that they are part of the team leads to better accomplishment and higher goals. This is completed through open communication and taking all ideas into consideration prior to deciding. The key is to listen to hear the speaker and repeating what you heard to ensure that all are on the same page.
• 9) Knowledge is power and through training, presentations, and guidelines, you can share knowledge with the entire team. The ability to create and provide training are the key points to sharing knowledge. The ability to oversee training materials and application ensure that all are being trained on the same material so that the contract is applied universally reducing the need for grievances and Arbitration therefore reducing the cost to the United States Postal Service. When training always allow time for Q and A so that all understand what is being presented, follow up with the Q and A to all attendees via email.