From A to Arbitration

This episode of From A to Arbitration begins with the announcement that James Henry will be the CLC’s presidential candidate. Corey expresses his surprise and positive impression of David Noble’s previous interview and proposes a debate between Noble and Renfroe. He also announces an upcoming interview with Mike Caref. Corey then clarifies the events leading […]

This episode features a three-hour interview (Part 1) with David Noble, a candidate for NALC president. Noble provides a lengthy personal history, highlighting his long career as a letter carrier and union activist, including his close relationship with former NALC President Vince Sombrotto. He emphasizes his extensive experience handling grievances and his role in past

This episode of From A to Arbitration covers several issues facing city letter carriers. Corey criticizes business agents for failing to educate members on issues like the 22-minute load time and 60-minute office time, arguing that management is exploiting these poorly communicated policies. He highlights one exemplary business agent who aggressively challenged management’s tactics, contrasting

This episode of From A to Arbitration is a passionate call to action and a detailed discussion of ongoing issues within the union, focusing on the need for a new leadership ticket and financial support for the “Concerned Letter Carriers” (CLC) initiative. The episode opens with announcements of upcoming guests (David Noble, Nicholas Vafiades, and

This podcast episode discusses a challenge issued by Nicholas Vafiades, a business agent, to debate positions live and unedited. Corey accepts and calls for other challengers. Corey expresses strong disapproval of the current union president, citing incompetence and a failure to address critical workplace issues. Specific criticisms include the president’s refusal to take responsibility, inability

This episode of From A to Arbitration focuses on the recent vote on charges against the union president and Corey’s frustration with the union’s leadership. Corey criticizes the current leadership for incompetence and a lack of transparency, arguing that they have not adequately represented the city letter carriers. The episode delves into the specifics of

This episode of From A to Arbitration focuses on Publication 552, the Postal Service’s policy on workplace harassment, and the Initial Management Inquiry Process (IMIP). Corey argues that management frequently fails to follow this policy, highlighting numerous cases where complaints were made but no IMIP was initiated. He emphasizes that Publication 552 outlines management’s responsibility

This episode of From A to Arbitration covers a variety of topics, including fan mail, personal experiences, and a detailed analysis of a specific arbitration case. Corey initially apologizes for a technical issue that caused an earlier episode to be deleted. The main theme of the episode is Corey’s frustration with the current union leadership

This episode of From A to Arbitration features a lengthy discussion on the “one-hour office time” policy and how letter carriers can fight back, delivered primarily by guest JB. The episode also touches upon personal matters (a baseball season and regional training) and upcoming guests (David Noble). JB’s segment covers the importance of letter carriers’

This episode of From A to Arbitration previews a forthcoming episode with guest JB, focusing on the “one-hour office time” policy. Corey discusses a recent Zoom meeting on “Building a Fighting NALC,” highlighting the importance of unity and collective action within the union. Corey emphasizes the current precarious position of the NALC, critiquing the union