From A to Arbitration

This episode focuses on strategies for dealing with chronic liars and individuals exhibiting narcissistic tendencies, particularly relevant in union grievance processes and arbitration hearings. Corey begins with a listener shout-out and promotes a vote-no rally against the tentative agreement. He then criticizes social media posts that attempt to downplay the severity of the tentative agreement […]

This episode continues the 6-day count education series, focusing on the procedures and regulations outlined in the 2018 NALC Route Inspection Pocket Handbook. Corey begins with listener shout-outs and promotes the “Tallest Nail” podcast, which focuses on CCA issues and the upcoming contract vote. He then announces upcoming episodes, including a discussion with Charlie Miller

This episode features Charlie Miller discussing the tentative agreement and the ongoing efforts to mobilize support for a “no” vote. Miller begins by sharing personal anecdotes about his early career, highlighting the significant improvements in letter carrier wages and benefits achieved through past union actions. He then contrasts this with the current situation, emphasizing the

This episode continues the 6-day count education series, focusing on the detailed procedures and regulations outlined in the 2018 NALC Route Inspection Pocket Handbook. Corey begins with listener shout-outs, highlighting the contributions of several stewards and promoting the “Hot House with Richie Ray” podcast. He then discusses a recent arbitration win, emphasizing the importance of

This episode features Tyler Vasseur of Build a Fighting NALC (BFN) discussing the recently released tentative agreement and BFN’s planned “Vote No” campaign. Vasseur begins by expressing his strong disapproval of the tentative agreement, characterizing it as a significant setback for letter carriers and emphasizing the need for a more assertive approach to contract negotiations.

This episode features Mike Caref and several other branch presidents discussing the recently released tentative NALC contract agreement. Caref begins by describing the events leading up to the announcement of the tentative agreement, including the canceled meeting of national business agents in Houston and the subsequent meeting in Washington D.C. He emphasizes the lack of

This episode features James Henry, NALC vice president and CLC presidential candidate, delivering a prepared statement on the tentative agreement and responding to listener questions. Henry begins by acknowledging the widespread disappointment among letter carriers regarding the tentative agreement and expresses his own strong disapproval, stating he will vote “no” and urging others to do

This episode expresses Corey’s strong disapproval of the tentative NALC contract agreement, characterizing it as a concession to management that offers little to letter carriers. He begins by announcing upcoming podcast guests (Mike Caref, Tyler Vasseur, and James Henry) and a multi-part series on 6-day counts. He then addresses rumors about his encounter with postal

This episode focuses on the implications of Mike Caref filing charges against NALC President Renfroe and the need for a more militant union approach to combat management abuses. Corey begins with listener shout-outs and an advertisement for Brookfield Uniforms, emphasizing the importance of supporting businesses that value letter carriers. He then addresses rumors about his

In this episode, Corey interviews Mike Carref about the ongoing contract negotiations with the US Postal Service. Mike expresses frustration over the lack of transparency and progress in the negotiations, particularly the absence of a tentative agreement and the delayed arbitration dates. He criticizes President Renfroe’s leadership, highlighting his lack of communication with the executive