Corey begins “The Lion’s Den” by informing listeners that he will be pre-recording the upcoming “From A to Arbitration” episode due to his attendance at the Texas State Convention. He then emphasizes his desire to keep “The Lion’s Den” episodes focused and relatively short, though he anticipates today’s will be longer due to reading arbitration […]
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Corey begins by thanking listeners and giving a shout-out to branch 82 in Portland for their hospitality during a recent visit. He also expresses gratitude for the birthday wishes he received. Corey then discusses a troubling teleconference recording he heard, featuring two upper management individuals who demonstrated a severe lack of understanding regarding postal contracts
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In this episode of “The Lion’s Den,” Corey begins by apologizing for the delayed episode due to his travels and a lengthy search for a crucial audio recording. He describes the recording as a teleconference featuring a district manager and a station manager, highlighting it as a perfect example of the disconnect between upper management
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Mallory and Badmouth host a roundtable discussion focused on the Building and Fighting NALC (BFN) initiative, CCA Summer, and organizing CCAs. They begin by acknowledging the loss of fellow carriers Jacob JT Taylor and Dan Workman, stressing the dangers of the job and the importance of looking out for one another. The core of the
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Corey returns after attending a “Next Generation Carrier’s” Zoom event and traveling to Seattle. He expresses his enthusiasm for the city letter carrier movement and the growing solidarity among different podcast hosts and carriers. He previews upcoming interviews with Pam Donato, a candidate for Director of Retirees and OWCP on the CLC slate, and James
In this episode of “The Lion’s Den,” Corey returns after traveling to Seattle and immediately dives into the topic of route protection, specifically addressing the use of the Performance Evaluation Tool (PET) and its misuse by management. He begins by describing an audio recording he possesses of a district manager berating a station manager for
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In this emergency episode of “The CCA Corner,” Mallory and Badmouth address the critical issue of heat safety, prompted by the recent passing of two union brothers, Jacob JT Taylor and Dan Workman, due to heat-related causes. They emphasize the increased danger of the job, especially during heat waves affecting various regions. The episode features
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The main focus of the episode is heat safety, with Corey expressing his frustration and anger over management’s perceived double standards and negligence. He criticizes the USPS for falsifying HIPP training, citing instances where safety managers allegedly told carriers that HIPP training is no longer conducted, despite official USPS materials indicating its continuation. Corey contrasts
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In this episode of “The Lion’s Den,” Corey concludes his six-part series on the M39 Handbook’s Section 2, focusing on route inspections and six-day counts. He expresses relief at finishing the lengthy reading, highlighting its importance for stewards to become specialists in route inspections, which can benefit their station, district, and area. He then delves
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In this episode, Corey discusses the crucial topic of the Heat Illness Prevention Program (HIPP) training and related safety issues. He begins by addressing a recent report that a safety manager claimed HIPP training is no longer conducted, which he calls a grievance and vows to address if elected EVP. Corey then reads a communication
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