Corey Walton returns from CLC gatherings in Minneapolis, discussing the movement’s growing support, the upcoming NALC elections, and plans to restore education and strengthen representation. He addresses accusations of division within the union, condemns discrimination, and outlines his vision for protecting city letter carriers and confronting toxic work environments.
Corey then examines management’s attempts to impose arbitrary performance standards, including one-hour office time, 22-minute loading, and predetermined street times. He reviews arbitration decision C-36429 and several national settlements addressing management’s use of time projections. The episode concludes with a discussion of management’s use of relevancy letters to obstruct union investigations, weak Formal Step A settlements, and the importance of protecting shop stewards through meaningful grievance remedies and cease-and-desist language.