From A to Arbitration

This emergency Monday episode addresses rumors circulating about Corey Walton's experience with postal inspectors at the NALC convention. Walton clarifies that he was questioned for approximately 25 minutes, was not arrested or charged, and was not removed from the convention floor. He explains that the GoFundMe campaign initiated by JB was intended as a thank you for his podcast work, not for leg...

This episode is a heartfelt thank you to Corey Walton from JB, who expresses deep gratitude for Walton's dedication and work on the From A to Arbitration podcast. JB begins with updates on his personal life and recent baseball coaching experiences. He then transitions to expressing his appreciation for Walton's mentorship and support throughout his union career. JB details Walton's tireless effort...

This post-convention episode of From A to Arbitration reflects on the NALC convention in Boston and looks ahead to future union activities. Corey begins by acknowledging the intensity of the convention and thanking several individuals for their support. He corrects a previous shout-out, noting that Corey Grott is not a listener or supporter of the podcast. He then shares numerous listener shout-ou...

This episode is a recap of the fourth day of the NALC convention in Boston, focusing on the continued appeals hearings and the ongoing fallout from the handling of the Renfroe charges. Corey begins by announcing the "From A to Arbitration Shirt Day" will be Wednesday and clarifies information about the 50/50 raffle. He then shares several listener shout-outs, expressing gratitude for the ongoing s...

This episode provides a recap of day three of the NALC convention in Boston, focusing on the appeals hearing for the Article 10 charges against President Renfroe. Corey begins with listener shout-outs and then discusses the CLC's activities, highlighting the large turnout at both the meet-and-greet and the roundtable discussion. He also mentions the real-time convention updates being provided on D...

This episode recaps the second day of the NALC convention in Boston, focusing on the CLC's activities and the overall atmosphere. Corey begins by highlighting the success of the CLC's meet and greet and roundtable events, both of which were extremely well-attended, demonstrating strong member support for the movement. He encourages listeners to follow the convention updates being provided on Disco...

This episode is a recap of the first day of the NALC convention in Boston, focusing on the vote to overturn President Renfroe's decision to prevent appeals of the Article 10 charges from being heard. Corey begins by expressing condolences for the recent murder of a Chicago letter carrier and then emphasizes the success of the CLC in ensuring the appeals went before the convention delegates. He hig...

This episode of From A to Arbitration focuses on the upcoming NALC convention in Boston and the ongoing fallout from the Renfroe charges. Corey begins by addressing the "From A to Arbitration Shirt Day" scheduling conflict and providing updates on the MDA raffle and t-shirt sales. He then reveals Butch Lau as his source for information about the TRAP memos and criticizes the memos' design, arguing...

This episode features Tyler Vasseur and Ernest Gonzales from Build a Fighting NALC (BFN), a rank-and-file reform movement within the NALC. Coreys begin by discussing the creation of a new section on the From A to Arbitration website dedicated to unique LMOU provisions, highlighting the need for greater transparency and resource sharing within the union. They also clarify Corey's previous comments...

This pre-convention episode of From A to Arbitration begins with condolences for the recent murder of a Chicago letter carrier and then focuses on preparing listeners for the upcoming NALC convention in Boston. Corey clarifies that "From A to Arbitration Shirt Day" will be Wednesday, not Thursday, due to scheduling conflicts with other events. He provides updates on the 50/50 raffle for MDA (now a...

This episode focuses on addressing the issue of management arbitrarily changing leave without pay (LWOP) requests to absent without leave (AWOL) and provides guidance on handling such situations. JB begins with a personal update, sharing his excitement about becoming a grandfather and reflecting on a successful baseball coaching season. He then expresses gratitude to those who have mentored and su...

This episode features an interview with Charlie Miller, a long-time NALC activist and former branch president, focusing on the appeals process for the Article 10 charges against President Renfroe. Miller begins by expressing condolences for the recent murder of a Chicago letter carrier. He then provides background on the Article 10 process, explaining the steps involved and highlighting the unprec...

This episode of From A to Arbitration features Ron Speakman, host of the FedUp podcast, discussing various issues facing carriers. Speakman begins by emphasizing the importance of carrier safety and encouraging listeners to prioritize their well-being over management pressure, particularly regarding heat-related concerns and the use of GPS tracking devices in postal vehicles. He acknowledges the u...

This episode focuses on non-compliance with grievance settlements within the NALC. Corey begins by announcing upcoming podcast guests and reminding listeners about the 50/50 raffle and convention t-shirt sales. He then criticizes Renfroe's collective bargaining update, highlighting the continued lack of progress and the secrecy surrounding negotiations. Corey discusses the importance of open barga...

This episode features an interview with Tyler Vasseur, a member of the Build a Fighting NALC (BFN) coordinating committee. Vasseur provides an update on the open bargaining resolution, highlighting its significant growth in support since a previous interview. He explains that the resolution's popularity stems from both widespread anger over inflation's impact on letter carrier wages and heightened...

This episode is a passionate rant about the NALC's failure to adequately address management's harassment and abuse of letter carriers. Corey expresses intense frustration with the current leadership, particularly President Renfroe, whom he accuses of cowardice and dishonesty. He criticizes Renfroe's dismissive attitude towards concerns about carrier surveillance via GPS data and stationary event m...

This episode features Colin Smalley and Chris Doles from IFPTE, a large international union representing various federal and private sector workers. They discuss their upcoming union election and the campaign to shift the union towards a more assertive, member-focused approach. They highlight the challenges of representing a diverse range of federal employees across numerous agencies and the lack...

This episode of From A to Arbitration features a question-and-answer session with Mike Caref, a presidential candidate for the NALC. The interview, conducted in person, covers a wide range of topics. Caref begins by outlining his top five priorities as president: securing a strong national contract, addressing postal service mismanagement, improving internal union organization and communication, a...

This mid-week episode features an interview with James Brennan, a rural carrier candidate for Director of Steward Operations within the NRLCA. Brennan discusses the frustrations of rural carriers with their union's current leadership, drawing parallels to the situation within the NALC and the CLC movement. He highlights issues such as inadequate steward protection, insufficient training on new sys...

Corey recounts a recent trip to Brooklyn, NY, highlighting positive interactions with local branch leadership. He then announces upcoming interviews with Mike Caref and James Henry (after the NALC convention). The core of the episode focuses on the NALC's handling of the Article 10 charges against President Renfroe. Corey expresses his discontent with the outcome, arguing that the panel's report w...

This episode of From A to Arbitration begins with the announcement that James Henry will be the CLC's presidential candidate. Corey expresses his surprise and positive impression of David Noble's previous interview and proposes a debate between Noble and Renfroe. He also announces an upcoming interview with Mike Caref. Corey then clarifies the events leading to James Henry's selection as the CLC's...

This episode features a three-hour interview (Part 1) with David Noble, a candidate for NALC president. Noble provides a lengthy personal history, highlighting his long career as a letter carrier and union activist, including his close relationship with former NALC President Vince Sombrotto. He emphasizes his extensive experience handling grievances and his role in past contract negotiations. Nobl...

This episode of From A to Arbitration covers several issues facing city letter carriers. Corey criticizes business agents for failing to educate members on issues like the 22-minute load time and 60-minute office time, arguing that management is exploiting these poorly communicated policies. He highlights one exemplary business agent who aggressively challenged management's tactics, contrasting hi...

This episode of From A to Arbitration is a passionate call to action and a detailed discussion of ongoing issues within the union, focusing on the need for a new leadership ticket and financial support for the "Concerned Letter Carriers" (CLC) initiative. The episode opens with announcements of upcoming guests (David Noble, Nicholas Vafiades, and others) and previews a series of episodes focused o...

This podcast episode discusses a challenge issued by Nicholas Vafiades, a business agent, to debate positions live and unedited. Corey accepts and calls for other challengers. Corey expresses strong disapproval of the current union president, citing incompetence and a failure to address critical workplace issues. Specific criticisms include the president's refusal to take responsibility, inability...