This site is dedicated to the memory of all those who came before us in the labor movement - beginning with those who struggled under harsh conditions at the start of the Industrial Revolution.

Although the fight for decent working conditions continues, we are indebted to those who have succeeded in improving the conditions and wages for us as letter carriers today.

As homage to the letter carriers who preceded us, we have reprinted the poem below, which was originally published in the 1961 ISALC State Convention Booklet.

WOES OF A POSTMAN
Written by Ed Souders, Branch 828

Here’s to the crew, dressed in blue—
Turned up collars and run down shoes.
Here’s to the one who carries the pack—
Pushes a cart or drives a hack.

Every morning at half past nine—
Packs up his bag and toes the line.
Punches the clock and away like mad—
With love letters for Sis and bills for Dad.

Here’s to the fellow with bills unending—
With never enough money for spending.
Here’s to the one with the back unbending—
Maybe your life will have a happy ending.

Will this go on forever—
Will he be rewarded for his endeavor?
Yes, if he’s still alive—
He can retire when he’s fifty-five.

1966 Legislative Delegation Bob Easterday, Chester Fiscus, Lance Stanger, and Ed Hagan (far right) meeting with Indiana Senator Vance Hartke (second from right)

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