The Lion’s Den Episode 15: Protecting our people. More PET/DOIS
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Corey opens “The Lion’s Den” by reiterating his commitment to providing strictly educational content, aiming for episodes to be around thirty minutes. He begins with shout-outs to Branch 3028 in Texas, acknowledging the devastating floods they experienced and offering prayers. He also promotes fundraising events for CLC candidates Richie Ray (Region 15) and Bill Kribel
Lion’s Den Episode 14: More DOIS/PET. Want to be Good or Great? It’s on you Read More »
Corey begins “The Lion’s Den” by informing listeners that he will be pre-recording the upcoming “From A to Arbitration” episode due to his attendance at the Texas State Convention. He then emphasizes his desire to keep “The Lion’s Den” episodes focused and relatively short, though he anticipates today’s will be longer due to reading arbitration
Lion’s Den Episode 13: More PET/DOIS, Talking Arbitration Cites Read More »
In this episode of “The Lion’s Den,” Corey begins by apologizing for the delayed episode due to his travels and a lengthy search for a crucial audio recording. He describes the recording as a teleconference featuring a district manager and a station manager, highlighting it as a perfect example of the disconnect between upper management
The Lion’s Den Episode 12: The Battle over our Office. PET and DOIS Read More »
In this episode of “The Lion’s Den,” Corey returns after traveling to Seattle and immediately dives into the topic of route protection, specifically addressing the use of the Performance Evaluation Tool (PET) and its misuse by management. He begins by describing an audio recording he possesses of a district manager berating a station manager for
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In this episode of “The Lion’s Den,” Corey concludes his six-part series on the M39 Handbook’s Section 2, focusing on route inspections and six-day counts. He expresses relief at finishing the lengthy reading, highlighting its importance for stewards to become specialists in route inspections, which can benefit their station, district, and area. He then delves
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In this episode of “The Lions’ Den,” Corey continues his in-depth discussion on six-day route counts, emphasizing the critical importance of understanding and utilizing various postal handbooks and forms like the M-39 and M-41. He highlights specific sections within these handbooks that empower carriers and shop stewards to challenge management’s actions, particularly regarding office time,
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Corey continues his deep dive into route inspections and the six-day count process, emphasizing the critical role of understanding and utilizing the M-39 and M-41 handbooks. He highlights how management may attempt to manipulate data and time, particularly concerning street waiting time and office time calculations. Corey stresses the importance of carriers being aware of
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In this episode of “The Lions’ Den,” Corey continues his detailed breakdown of six-day route inspections and related union procedures, focusing on the critical aspects that can impact a carrier’s time and potentially lead to grievances. He emphasizes the importance of understanding and utilizing specific forms like the 1838-C, 3999, and 1840, as well as
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In this episode of The Lions’ Den, Corey continues his discussion of six-day route counts, providing in-depth instruction on the practical aspects of challenging management actions. This week’s session is devoted to reviewing the PS form 1840-B, a critical tool for evaluating street time in route counts. He presents a detailed overview of the form,
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