From A to Arbitration

This episode of From A to Arbitration focuses on the recent vote on charges against the union president and Corey's frustration with the union's leadership. Corey criticizes the current leadership for incompetence and a lack of transparency, arguing that they have not adequately represented the city letter carriers. The episode delves into the specifics of the vote, highlighting Corey's belief tha...

This episode of From A to Arbitration focuses on Publication 552, the Postal Service's policy on workplace harassment, and the Initial Management Inquiry Process (IMIP). Corey argues that management frequently fails to follow this policy, highlighting numerous cases where complaints were made but no IMIP was initiated. He emphasizes that Publication 552 outlines management's responsibility in resp...

This episode of From A to Arbitration covers a variety of topics, including fan mail, personal experiences, and a detailed analysis of a specific arbitration case. Corey initially apologizes for a technical issue that caused an earlier episode to be deleted. The main theme of the episode is Corey's frustration with the current union leadership and management's actions, focusing on the aggressive t...

This episode of From A to Arbitration features a lengthy discussion on the "one-hour office time" policy and how letter carriers can fight back, delivered primarily by guest JB. The episode also touches upon personal matters (a baseball season and regional training) and upcoming guests (David Noble). JB's segment covers the importance of letter carriers' reporting requirements (M41) and how to doc...

This episode of From A to Arbitration previews a forthcoming episode with guest JB, focusing on the "one-hour office time" policy. Corey discusses a recent Zoom meeting on "Building a Fighting NALC," highlighting the importance of unity and collective action within the union. Corey emphasizes the current precarious position of the NALC, critiquing the union leadership's perceived lack of leadershi...

This episode of From A to Arbitration is a passionate critique of the current union leadership, specifically targeting the perceived inaction and lack of accountability of the union president and executive vice president. Corey expresses frustration with the union's handling of recent issues and the lack of support for letter carriers on the workroom floor. The episode opens with a quote from Lord...

This episode of From A to Arbitration continues the discussion of the Weir Report, focusing on the "heroes" and "zeros" (or "studs" and "duds") within the union during the period covered by the report. Corey dissects the actions and reputations of various individuals, including former President Rolando, Paul Barner, Eddie Davidson, and others. Corey praises figures like Barner for stepping up duri...

This episode of From A to Arbitration details the first part of the Weir Report, an investigation into charges against union president Brian Renfroe. Corey, discusses the report's findings, focusing on the president's alleged absences from regional meetings, lack of preparation for contract negotiations, and a 2018 DUI. Walton begins by recounting his recent travel experiences and then presents th...

This episode of From A to Arbitration is a highly critical assessment of the current union leadership, particularly the union president and executive vice president, and their handling of the DRT (Dispute Resolution Team) and other union matters. Corey begins by announcing upcoming episodes and a special guest. He emphasizes the importance of Publication 552 and the need to hold management account...

This episode of From A to Arbitration is a passionate call for members to adopt a more aggressive stance against management and within the union, emphasizing the need for a change in leadership. Corey begins by apologizing for technical difficulties and immediately shifts to discussing recent arbitration cases. Corey critiques the union's handling of these cases, noting missed opportunities to mak...

This episode concludes the four-part "Memphis Mini-Series" on From A to Arbitration, focusing on the closing arguments and arbitrator's award in a complex arbitration case. Corey begins by summarizing the series' purpose, emphasizing the practical insights it provides into arbitration proceedings. He then previews upcoming episodes, detailing plans to dissect management's tactics and advocate aggr...

This episode of From A to Arbitration continues the "Memphis Mini-Series," focusing on the formal step A meeting in an arbitration case. Corey begins by acknowledging a listener (Vorty) and discussing improvements to the podcast's production quality. He previews upcoming topics, including a special guest next week and a focus on aggressively challenging management, highlighting his belief that man...

This episode of From A to Arbitration continues the "Memphis Mini-Series," focusing on the testimony of three witnesses in an arbitration case. Corey begins by thanking Cole for contributing to the podcast's intro music and discussing improvements to the audio quality. He then previews the upcoming topics, including a special guest next week and the continuation of the aggressive stance against ma...

This episode of From A to Arbitration introduces the "Memphis Mini-Series," focusing on a significant arbitration case involving a tragic incident at the Memphis post office. Corey sets the stage for a multi-part series covering the arbitration's testimony. He acknowledges potential listener boredom with contract cases but emphasizes that this case offers valuable insights into the arbitration pro...

This episode of From A to Arbitration is a highly critical and passionate discussion regarding the current state of the union, specifically focusing on the union's leadership and the challenges faced by letter carriers. Corey initially thanks a listener for providing the podcast's new intro music and addresses audio issues experienced in previous recordings. He then emphasizes his intent to focus...

This episode of From A to Arbitration is dedicated to providing detailed information and guidance on filing "Act of God" grievances. Corey emphasizes the importance of thorough preparation for these types of grievances, highlighting a series of cases where such grievances were successfully filed, particularly those spearheaded by guest JB. The episode begins by discussing Corey's approach to griev...

This episode of From A to Arbitration is a passionate and highly critical discussion of the current state of the NALC, focusing on issues like the union's leadership, recent arbitration cases, and the need for a stronger advocacy approach. Corey begins by acknowledging listener feedback and addressing recent technical issues with the podcast's audio. He then outlines upcoming episodes dedicated to...

This episode of From A to Arbitration features an interview with Tyler Vasseur, a shop steward from Minneapolis, focusing on activism within the union and strategies for stronger contract negotiations. Corey begins by acknowledging improvements to the podcast's sound quality and then previews upcoming topics, notably the "Act of God" grievance process and a revisit of the "hour office time" issue....

This episode of From A to Arbitration focuses on a new "grievance of the month" – a case involving part-time flexible (PTF) employees and their potential conversion to full-time status. Corey begins by addressing listener feedback and announcing upcoming episodes on Act of God grievances and hour office time. The central topic is a detailed examination of the legal precedents and required do...

This episode of From A to Arbitration presents the closing arguments in a 2020 arbitration case concerning the falsification of letter carrier clock rings. Corey begins by thanking Cole Billups for technical assistance in preparing the episode's audio. Corey details the case's background, emphasizing the importance of thorough case preparation. He highlights the significant role of his co-advocate...

This episode of From A to Arbitration serves as a year-end review, offering a summary of the past year's activities and a preview of the upcoming year's focus. Corey expresses gratitude to Discord members for audio improvements, while acknowledging a technical difficulty during the recording. The episode begins by highlighting the podcast's impressive download figures and reiterates Walton's commi...

This episode of From A to Arbitration is a closing argument and year-end review, covering both recent arbitration cases and broader union issues. Corey begins by thanking listeners and Discord members for their support, then previews upcoming topics (Act of God grievances and hour office time). The core of the episode centers on Corey's critical analysis of the union's handling of recent cases and...

This episode of From A to Arbitration is a passionate discussion on the state of the NALC, focusing on the need for change and accountability within its leadership. Corey begins by acknowledging listener feedback and announcing plans for future episodes, notably on Act of God and hour office time grievances. The episode's central theme is a critique of the current union leadership, particularly th...

This episode of From A to Arbitration is a passionate and critical review of the current state of the NALC, focusing on Corey's frustration with union leadership and management. Corey apologizes for the lack of intro music due to a recent move and technical difficulties. The episode begins with a discussion of a recent article in the postal record, and a cease and desist argument that was raised b...

This episode of From A to Arbitration is a passionate discussion on the state of the NALC, focusing on the need for change, particularly within the union's leadership. Corey begins by acknowledging technical difficulties with the audio and previews upcoming episodes focused on specific arbitration cases. The episode centers on Corey's frustration with the union's current leadership and their handl...