Episodes

This episode features Tyler Vasseur of Build a Fighting NALC (BFN) discussing the recently released tentative agreement and BFN’s planned “Vote No” campaign. Vasseur begins by expressing his strong disapproval of the tentative agreement, characterizing it as a significant setback for letter carriers and emphasizing the need for a more assertive approach to contract negotiations. […]

This episode features Mike Caref and several other branch presidents discussing the recently released tentative NALC contract agreement. Caref begins by describing the events leading up to the announcement of the tentative agreement, including the canceled meeting of national business agents in Houston and the subsequent meeting in Washington D.C. He emphasizes the lack of

This episode features James Henry, NALC vice president and CLC presidential candidate, delivering a prepared statement on the tentative agreement and responding to listener questions. Henry begins by acknowledging the widespread disappointment among letter carriers regarding the tentative agreement and expresses his own strong disapproval, stating he will vote “no” and urging others to do

This episode expresses Corey’s strong disapproval of the tentative NALC contract agreement, characterizing it as a concession to management that offers little to letter carriers. He begins by announcing upcoming podcast guests (Mike Caref, Tyler Vasseur, and James Henry) and a multi-part series on 6-day counts. He then addresses rumors about his encounter with postal

This episode focuses on the implications of Mike Caref filing charges against NALC President Renfroe and the need for a more militant union approach to combat management abuses. Corey begins with listener shout-outs and an advertisement for Brookfield Uniforms, emphasizing the importance of supporting businesses that value letter carriers. He then addresses rumors about his

In this episode, Corey interviews Mike Carref about the ongoing contract negotiations with the US Postal Service. Mike expresses frustration over the lack of transparency and progress in the negotiations, particularly the absence of a tentative agreement and the delayed arbitration dates. He criticizes President Renfroe’s leadership, highlighting his lack of communication with the executive

This episode delves deeper into the complexities of 6-day counts, providing detailed information and analysis to help letter carriers prepare for upcoming route inspections. Corey begins with listener shout-outs and an advertisement for Brookfield Uniforms, emphasizing the importance of supporting businesses that are supportive of letter carriers. He then discusses a recent arbitration where he

This episode continues the series on 6-day counts, providing detailed analysis of arbitration cases to help letter carriers prepare for upcoming inspections. Corey begins with listener shout-outs and an advertisement for Brookfield Uniforms, emphasizing the importance of supporting businesses that value letter carriers. He then recounts an incident where management attempted to impose a 5-minute

This episode features a question-and-answer session with Mike Caref, focusing on his plans for the NALC presidency and addressing various concerns facing letter carriers. Caref begins by acknowledging the recent convention and expressing gratitude for the support he received. He then clarifies his position regarding the CLC, stating that while he is no longer formally

This episode focuses on preparing letter carriers for upcoming 6-day counts, providing a detailed review of relevant handbook provisions and arbitration decisions. Corey begins with listener shout-outs and an advertisement for Brookfield Uniforms, emphasizing his support for businesses that show a commitment to letter carriers. He then corrects a previous shout-out and shares additional shout-outs