Corey Walton addresses management’s attempts to impose a five-minute PM office time during six-day route inspections. He explains how shop stewards can challenge these restrictions using Article 19, Handbook M-41, information requests, and grievance starters available in Episode 69.
Corey also discusses protecting routes during six-day counts, emphasizing proper street-time documentation, parcel delivery procedures, and the longstanding agreement that carriers have no set walking pace or street standard. He reviews M-00304, M-01444, and M-01769, encouraging carriers to recognize and challenge improper route evaluation practices.
The episode also covers redline policies, required PM office duties, wash-up time, and the importance of addressing contractual violations immediately rather than waiting until route adjustments are completed.