Corey Walton welcomes James Brennan, candidate for president of the National Rural Letter Carriers’ Association (NRLCA), to discuss the challenges facing rural and city letter carriers. Brennan addresses stagnant wages, delayed back pay, inadequate contract negotiations, staffing shortages, and the growing disconnect between national union leadership and the carriers they represent.
The conversation explores the Rural Route Evaluated Compensation System (RRECS), the consequences of Sorting and Delivery Center (S&DC) consolidations, and the need to confront hostile and toxic working environments. Corey and Brennan also discuss the importance of stronger leadership, holding postal management accountable, and building cooperation between the NALC and NRLCA to protect carriers across both crafts.