Episode 266: Salted peanuts. Management requiring us to update medical every 30 day. Grieving counterfeit mailing labels
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Episode 260: My MVP The “Hammer” David Grosskopf Jr. We talk a bit of politics
Corey Walton welcomes NALC Branch 3 President David Grosskopf Jr., a Concerned Letter Carriers (CLC) trustee candidate, for a discussion about political advocacy, union leadership, and protecting the future of the Postal Service. David recounts Branch 3’s efforts to oppose USPS network consolidation and Sorting and Delivery Center (S&DC) implementation in Buffalo, including organizing public
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Episode 259: Extreme salted peanuts with an emphasis on defending carriers against discipline for extended awol and my take on multi-track vs. single track discipline
Corey Walton delivers an extended Salted Peanuts episode focused on defending letter carriers against disciplinary actions that appear difficult to overturn. He examines a removal involving 648 hours of AWOL, discussing improper charges, progressive discipline, management’s burden of proof, defective investigations, and the importance of scrutinizing certified mail records and disciplinary concurrence. Corey reviews several
Episode 258: My discussion with the upcoming Director of Education Mr. Paul Boulanger
Corey Walton welcomes Paul Boulanger, the Concerned Letter Carriers’ proposed Director of Education, to discuss plans for rebuilding and expanding education throughout the NALC. Paul outlines three priorities—communication, outreach, and accountability—including national grievance resources, improved steward training, mentorship, and making education accessible to smaller branches. They discuss plans to revamp The Lion’s Den, develop specialized
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