Corey expresses his deep affection for the city letter carrier craft and his commitment to advocating for them. He addresses personal attacks he’s received due to his outspoken nature, emphasizing that he speaks his mind and does not apologize for it, as his focus is solely on the city letter carrier. Corey revisits his past experiences as an advocate, highlighting his dedication and integrity, and shares stories of both wins and losses in arbitration, stressing the importance of honesty and preparation. He then addresses a number of critical issues impacting carriers, including the perceived incompetence of current union leadership, the detrimental effects of management’s “dogs of war” tactics and the arbitrary implementation of metrics like stationary events and hour office time. Corey also discusses the importance of the “dogs of war” concept as a direct response to these issues and outlines plans for addressing the toxic working environment. He announces his upcoming vacation and a return to his usual episode format with a focus on education, including a look at six-day count issues and a review of important legal decisions. Corey stresses the need for a strong, educated union membership and reiterates his dedication to serving the city letter carriers. He also touches on the upcoming election cycle, expressing his confidence in the CLC’s chances and the need for continued member engagement. He concludes by emphasizing the importance of self-care and mutual support within the union, offering his personal number for anyone needing to talk.