Episodes

Episode 44: The Dispatch Of Value (dov) the Window Of Operation (woo) and my Grandson. Beating the WOO & DOV

Corey discusses the concept of dispatch of value, window of operation and how management uses it to justify violating Article 8 of the national agreement. He highlights the importance of understanding this concept and how it can be used to fight management’s actions. He analyzes various arbitration decisions to illustrate how arbitrators have ruled on […]

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Episode 43: General Hospital, AJ Breaux, Lake Charles and the escalated monetary award. Wrapping up the request for an escalated remedy

This episode focuses on escalated monetary awards in arbitration cases related to the noncompliance with cease-and-desist orders by management. Corey emphasizes the importance of thorough documentation, including all past decisions, settlements, and relevant documents like M1517 (the Donahoe letter). He encourages listeners to study specific arbitration cases from Lake Charles, highlighting the successful arguments and

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Episode 42: The cease and desist, the four ways stop and the night stick. Dealing with an escalated monetary award.

This episode focuses on understanding and utilizing escalated monetary awards in grievance arbitrations. Corey emphasizes the importance of documenting past cease and desist orders issued to management as evidence of repeated contract violations. He argues that while the goal is not to financially burden the Postal Service, these awards are sometimes necessary to ensure contract

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Episode 41: The fruit basket, the sell, and Deems Desirable. Jason Leath goes in depth on Deems.

JB joins to discuss the complex issue of “Deems Desirable,” a policy allowing supervisors to request medical documentation for absences of three days or less. Leath emphasizes the importance of stewards understanding contractual provisions and building strong cases by gathering evidence like employee attendance records and ERMS reports. He criticizes the arbitrary use of “Deems

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Episode 40: Last Chance Agreements (LCA) & The Arbitration

Corey discusses the complexities of “last chance agreements” (LCAs), legal documents that offer employees a final opportunity to maintain employment after serious disciplinary offenses. Corey uses a recent arbitration case involving an employee dismissed for a single, brief tardiness despite 111 days of on-time attendance to illustrate the challenges advocates face when defending employees bound

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Episode 39: Final episode of the JSOV. Management’s position. The Rant, The 300, The Snitch and The Coward

This podcast episode focuses on the Joint Statement on Violence and Behavior in the Workplace, and the importance of knowing the right arguments and remedies to utilize in grievance cases related to this statement. Corey is discussing with his listeners how to build a strong case file and be prepared when dealing with management who

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Episode 37: Yellow Jackets, the Lion, and Documentation for the JSOV

This podcast episode focuses on the Joint Statement on Violence and Behavior in the Workplace, a crucial document for stewards handling grievance cases involving harassment, intimidation, or bullying by management. Corey emphasizes the importance of understanding the Joint Statement, noting that management often tries to avoid its implications. He recommends that stewards gather specific information,

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Episode 36: A prelude to the JSOV. A pep rally for the Joint Statement on Violence and Behavior in the Workplace.

This podcast episode is a follow-up to a previous episode on opting, a process within a union contract that allows eligible employees to take on a vacant assignment. Corey expresses his gratitude to Jason Leeth for creating a comprehensive episode on opting. Corey acknowledges the complexity of the subject, explaining how it affects various aspects

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Episode 35: Opting: the most advanced and thorough hold down training available; presented by Jason Leath.

This episode focuses on the topic of opting in a union contract, specifically on how to navigate the process and avoid common pitfalls. Corey and Jason discuss the intricacies of opting, a process that allows eligible employees to take on a vacant assignment. Eligibility for Opting: Only full-time reserve letter carriers, full-time flexible letter carriers,

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