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06/15/2026

Platinum Global Awardee - Congratulations, David!
David Chesnutt is a self-taught artist, published freelance cartoonist, and retired United States Postal Service mail carrier whose lifelong passion for drawing has evolved into a remarkable creative career spanning decades. Raised in Michigan, just north of Detroit, David began drawing at the age of seven and developed his artistic abilities through dedication, practice, and a deep appreciation for cartooning and automotive culture.
After studying cartooning at the renowned Center for Creative Studies in Detroit, David successfully pitched the concept of local political cartoons to the Daily Tribune in Royal Oak, Michigan. Although he had created only a handful of cartoons at the time, his talent and determination led to the publication of more than 100 political cartoons throughout the 1980s.
Over the years, David has provided artwork for numerous organizations, including the United States Postal Service, local television programs, and municipal projects. Among his most notable achievements was creating more than 50 educational illustrations promoting recycling for the City of Warren, Michigan, one of the state’s largest cities. His artwork also played a significant role in promoting the Postal Service’s 1987 Career Awareness Conference, with his illustrations distributed nationwide.
Today, David continues to share his creativity as the featured cartoonist for Cruis’n Media Magazine, where his cartoons celebrate cruising, classic cars, and Detroit’s rich automotive heritage. Inspired by legendary artists Bill Campbell, B.K. Taylor, Dave Deal, and Ed “Big Daddy” Roth, David has dedicated his life to preserving the art of cartooning and inspiring others through his work.
Currently, he is developing an original comic strip with aspirations of national syndication, demonstrating that passion, perseverance, and creativity can continue to thrive at any stage of life.

06/13/2026

It is important to check your Virtual TimeCards multiple times to ensure someone is not changing or deleting your clock rings!

06/05/2026

If interested, please email me your cell number and I will contact you. Payment by Zelle is also available. 30 Tickets sill available!

06/03/2026

06/02/2026

From the Desk of MISALC President Ron Zalewski

AI Is Not Committed to the Truth

I’m going to go off the board this month. I’ve been working on understanding AI better. The large language model and I collaborated on the following. It’s fairly decent. But I double checked every word. That’s what you’ll have to do if you want AI to be part of what you do. The generated text:

Artificial intelligence has become a common tool in workplaces, homes, and even union offices. Many representatives have experimented with AI to draft letters, summarize documents, or answer questions about labor relations. Used properly, it can save time and help organize information. Used carelessly, it can create serious problems.

The fundamental issue is simple: AI is not committed to the truth.

That statement requires some explanation. An AI system does not conduct research the way a representative researches a grievance. It does not review evidence, weigh credibility, or compare competing interpretations of contract language. Instead, it predicts what words are most likely to appear word count in response to a prompt. Often, those predictions produce useful and accurate information. Sometimes they do not.

The danger is that AI can present incorrect information in exactly the same tone and style as correct information. It may invent contract provisions, create non-existent arbitration decisions, misquote manuals, or confidently describe procedures that do not actually exist. To an inexperienced user, the answer may appear completely trustworthy.

AI can provide ideas, suggest avenues for further research, and help organize complex information. It may identify an argument worth exploring or point to issues that deserve closer examination. However, no responsible representative should file a grievance, advise a member, or challenge management based solely on AI-generated information without independently verifying the source material and confirming its accuracy.

The same rule applies to AI.

The collective bargaining agreement, the JCAM, the ELM, arbitration awards, manuals, memoranda, and established case law remain the primary sources of authority. AI can help locate issues, summarize concepts, and improve written communication. It cannot replace verification, judgment, or experience.

As AI becomes more common, our responsibility does not decrease. It increases. The representative’s job is not merely to find answers. It is to find correct answers. No matter how sophisticated the technology becomes, that responsibility remains ours.

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05/29/2026

Who wants to get away?
Purchase a chance to win 1 of 5 travel vouchers ($3000 each). The tickets are $20 apiece.
Also, the first 100 people who purchase 5 tickets ($100) will receive an MDA see-through tote mailed to them. If you have already purchased 5 tickets please contact me so I can send you your bags.
Don't hesitate to contact me if you want to purchase tickets for the Muscular Dystrophy Association drawing. The drawing will be held at the Los Angeles National Convention.
Tickets will be available to purchase at the convention or before.
Thank you so much for your attention and participation. 💪🙏🥰
Contact Information: [email protected] or 202-662-2489. You can send checks or money orders to below address: NALC Region 9 Attn: Christina Vela Davidson / MDA 1101 Northchase Parkway, Suite 3 Marietta, GA 30067
https://mda.donordrive.com/NALCConvention26
FYI: Branches will get credit for every ticket bought or sold. Just keep up with the sales and keep me posted. See less

05/29/2026

Last Punch Bunch!
Royal Oak Carrier Andy Frizzle!

05/29/2026

Last Punch Bunch!
Birmingham Carrier Ben Davis

05/26/2026

Walled Lake Carrier/Steward Christina Davis-Brown!

U.S. Postal Service letter carrier Christina Davis-Brown spent her day off on Saturday, May 9, collecting food for people in need and teaching her son about the importance of helping others.

05/25/2026

Last Punch Bunch - Carol Glinn Royal Oak Annex! Congratulations!