Episodes

This episode is a lengthy discussion, primarily focused on Corey’s frustration with the union’s response to various issues, particularly the falsification of heat training records. The core of the episode centers around the importance of a strategic approach to grievances, contrasting a “checkers” approach (reactive and fragmented) with a “chess” approach (proactive and unified). He […]

This episode of From A to Arbitration is a highly critical and passionate discussion about Corey’s frustration with the NALC leadership, particularly its perceived lack of advocacy for letter carriers. Corey starts by acknowledging the episode’s milestone (100th episode) and thanking listeners, then previews upcoming episodes. The core theme is a critique of the NALC

This episode, featuring Corey and Jason “J.B.” Leath discussing various issues concerning letter carriers’ rights and grievances. Leath addresses concerns about management’s use of PS Form 3999 (a one-day mail count) to circumvent the TIEREAP route adjustment process. He argues that this is an attempt to establish new performance standards outside of agreed-upon procedures. He

This episode focuses on grievances related to alleged management misconduct and the lack of support from the union. Corey begins by acknowledging JB Leath’s absence due to baseball commitments and promises to cover the one-day count grievance in a future episode. He then dives into multiple listener emails and messages, detailing issues like management’s alleged

orey recounts a personal experience where he faced intimidation from postal inspectors and the subsequent decision to join the union. He now passionately advocates for letter carriers, citing numerous complaints about inadequate union support and management’s attempts to reduce work time/load times through falsified training records.   Corey emphasizes that the union isn’t always representing

This episode focuses on the perceived weakness of the NALC in addressing carrier concerns, likening the union to a possum, not a lion. Corey critiques the union’s response to various issues, including management’s increased monitoring (through memos and videos showing how to meet office time/load time standards), inadequate training documentation (including falsified records for heat

The episode leverages the adage, “The enemy of my enemy is my friend,” to illustrate their support for rural carriers who are also negatively impacted by management decisions, aligning both groups against a common adversary. This “enemy,” management, is accused of unfair labor practices like manipulating route inspection data, imposing unreasonable time constraints, and disregarding

This episode, Corey, introduces John Poskin who provides an in-depth analysis of filing grievances, particularly focusing on PS form 8190 and its correct usage. John emphasizes the importance of accurately documenting details like seniority dates and grievance numbers, using real arbitration cases to illustrate their significance in achieving favorable outcomes for employees. A substantial portion

This episode Corey begins by expressing gratitude to his team, emphasizing the importance of their online platforms like the website, Facebook page, Discord, and Reddit for disseminating information and fostering a sense of community. He then addresses a listener’s concerns about their local union leadership, specifically criticizing a business agent’s “cowardly” explanation that blames letter

Corey apologizes for a technical issue and expresses his dedication to educating and supporting union members. He emphasizes the importance of filing grievances as a powerful tool for union members to assert their rights and hold management accountable. He delves into Article 17 of the national agreement, providing a detailed explanation of steward rights regarding