Episode 82: Eight is enough: Basics of Article 8. Authored by Chris Strickland & Jason Atchley. Narrated by Corey Walton

This episode focuses on Article 8 of a labor union contract. Article 8, which defines work hours, overtime, and pay guarantees, is very important but also very confusing for both employees and managers. Corey emphasizes the importance of understanding the literal meaning of the contract language: “Article 8 says what it says. It does not say what it does not say.” To illustrate how the rules should be applied, Corey details specific scenarios about overtime assignments, schedule changes, and the rights of different employee classifications, like CCAs and PTFs. Corey ends by urging all shop stewards, the intended audience of the podcast, to study Article 8, seek training, and strive to be a “champion for the people.”