Episodes

This episode of From A to Arbitration is a passionate and critical discussion of the NALC’s leadership and its handling of recent issues, particularly Corey’s grievances regarding the union’s current approach. Corey begins by acknowledging a technical difficulty and previews the focus on specific arbitration cases. The central theme is a critique of the current […]

This episode of From A to Arbitration is a passionate and critical assessment of the current NALC leadership’s approach to grievances, especially regarding management tactics and the perceived lack of member support. Corey begins by addressing technical difficulties and previews upcoming episodes on emergency placement and clock-ring falsification cases. The episode’s central theme revolves around

This episode of From A to Arbitration is a passionate discussion on Corey’s concerns about the NALC’s current leadership and management’s tactics, particularly concerning a new tool called CDPOM (City Delivery Pivoting Opportunity Model). Corey begins by acknowledging a technical issue and previews upcoming episodes on emergency placement cases. The episode centers on Corey’s critique

This episode of From A to Arbitration focuses on the nuances of grieving a decision letter versus a notice of proposed removal in NALC cases, emphasizing the importance of procedural knowledge. Corey starts by acknowledging technical difficulties and previews upcoming episodes on emergency placement and time-record falsification issues. The core of the episode is a

This episode of From A to Arbitration centers on Corey’s critique of management’s use of data-driven tools to monitor and manage letter carriers, particularly concerning a new system called CDPOM (City Delivery Pivoting Opportunity Model). Corey begins by acknowledging recent listener feedback and previews future episodes on emergency placement cases. The episode’s core focus is

This episode of From A to Arbitration is a passionate critique of the NALC’s leadership and management tactics, focusing on Corey’s frustration with the perceived lack of support for letter carriers. Corey begins by acknowledging technical difficulties and previews upcoming episodes on emergency placement cases and time-record falsification. The episode is centered around Corey’s criticism

This episode features John Poskin discussing Article 29 limitations on the replication of driving privileges. Poskin begins by outlining the relevant contract language from the JCAM, emphasizing that an employee’s driving privileges can be revoked or suspended only when the on-duty record shows the employee is an unsafe driver. He explains that a “Safe Driver

This episode details the “anatomy of a removal,” focusing on a specific arbitration case where Corey and JB successfully defended a carrier against a wrongful termination. Corey begins by discussing a commitment to send funds raised from podcast merchandise sales to aid letter carriers affected by the recent devastation in Hawaii. He challenges the union

This episode of From A to Arbitration features a discussion on letters of demand, focusing on Corey’s perspective on how to effectively challenge management actions and the importance of strong grievance procedures. Corey begins by acknowledging a technical difficulty with the recording and previews future episodes on emergency placement and time record falsification. The episode’s

This episode, while largely personal and emotional, focuses on the crucial need for union leadership to address the escalating issues concerning carrier working conditions, particularly in the context of heat-related illnesses and safety. Corey begins by acknowledging a recent criticism of his previous episode, which touched upon the topic of strikes and the union’s no-strike