From A to Arbitration

This episode of From A to Arbitration is a highly critical and passionate discussion of Corey's frustrations with the current state of the NALC, particularly its leadership and handling of grievances. Corey begins by acknowledging technical difficulties and previews upcoming episodes on emergency placement cases and clock ring falsification. The episode's core theme is Corey's profound dissatisfac...

This episode of From A to Arbitration is a passionate and critical assessment of the current state of the NALC, focusing on Corey's frustration with union leadership and management tactics. Corey begins by thanking Ron Speakman for a recent podcast appearance and previews upcoming episodes on emergency placement cases and the falsification of time records. The central theme of the episode is a str...

This episode of From A to Arbitration is a passionate and critical analysis of the NALC's current leadership and its handling of grievances. Corey begins by apologizing for the abbreviated format due to a technical issue, and previews upcoming episodes on emergency placement and clock ring falsification. The episode pivots to a discussion of the perceived double standard between management's treat...

This episode of From A to Arbitration is a passionate discussion on Corey's frustration with the NALC's leadership and management's tactics, primarily concerning the curtailment of mail to force carriers into undertime status. Corey begins by thanking Ron Speakman and previews upcoming episodes. The episode's core focus is Corey's criticism of management's tactics and the union's perceived lack of...

This episode of From A to Arbitration is a passionate discussion on Corey's frustration with management tactics and the union's response. Corey begins by acknowledging a recent technical difficulty and previews upcoming episodes on emergency placement and time record falsification grievances. The episode's core focus is on Corey's critique of the NALC leadership for perceived inaction and insuffic...

This episode of From A to Arbitration is a passionate and critical discussion of the NALC's leadership and its handling of recent issues, particularly Corey's grievances regarding the union's current approach. Corey begins by acknowledging a technical difficulty and previews the focus on specific arbitration cases. The central theme is a critique of the current union leadership for perceived inact...

This episode of From A to Arbitration is a passionate and critical assessment of the current NALC leadership's approach to grievances, especially regarding management tactics and the perceived lack of member support. Corey begins by addressing technical difficulties and previews upcoming episodes on emergency placement and clock-ring falsification cases. The episode's central theme revolves around...

This episode of From A to Arbitration is a passionate discussion on Corey's concerns about the NALC's current leadership and management's tactics, particularly concerning a new tool called CDPOM (City Delivery Pivoting Opportunity Model). Corey begins by acknowledging a technical issue and previews upcoming episodes on emergency placement cases. The episode centers on Corey's critique of managemen...

This episode of From A to Arbitration focuses on the nuances of grieving a decision letter versus a notice of proposed removal in NALC cases, emphasizing the importance of procedural knowledge. Corey starts by acknowledging technical difficulties and previews upcoming episodes on emergency placement and time-record falsification issues. The core of the episode is a detailed analysis of the timelin...

This episode of From A to Arbitration centers on Corey's critique of management's use of data-driven tools to monitor and manage letter carriers, particularly concerning a new system called CDPOM (City Delivery Pivoting Opportunity Model). Corey begins by acknowledging recent listener feedback and previews future episodes on emergency placement cases. The episode's core focus is Corey's contention...

This episode of From A to Arbitration is a passionate critique of the NALC's leadership and management tactics, focusing on Corey's frustration with the perceived lack of support for letter carriers. Corey begins by acknowledging technical difficulties and previews upcoming episodes on emergency placement cases and time-record falsification. The episode is centered around Corey's criticism of curr...

This episode features John Poskin discussing Article 29 limitations on the replication of driving privileges. Poskin begins by outlining the relevant contract language from the JCAM, emphasizing that an employee's driving privileges can be revoked or suspended only when the on-duty record shows the employee is an unsafe driver. He explains that a "Safe Driver Award Committee" cannot revoke privile...

This episode details the "anatomy of a removal," focusing on a specific arbitration case where Corey and JB successfully defended a carrier against a wrongful termination. Corey begins by discussing a commitment to send funds raised from podcast merchandise sales to aid letter carriers affected by the recent devastation in Hawaii. He challenges the union to match these donations. The core of the e...

This episode of From A to Arbitration features a discussion on letters of demand, focusing on Corey's perspective on how to effectively challenge management actions and the importance of strong grievance procedures. Corey begins by acknowledging a technical difficulty with the recording and previews future episodes on emergency placement and time record falsification. The episode's central theme i...

This episode, while largely personal and emotional, focuses on the crucial need for union leadership to address the escalating issues concerning carrier working conditions, particularly in the context of heat-related illnesses and safety. Corey begins by acknowledging a recent criticism of his previous episode, which touched upon the topic of strikes and the union's no-strike clause. He clarifies...

This episode centers on Article 18, the no-strike clause of the postal contract. Corey strongly cautions against any social media or informal discussions about work stoppages or strikes. He emphasizes that such actions are a violation of the contract and can lead to termination. He supports this by citing four arbitration decisions from the same post office, where carriers were terminated for enga...

This episode discusses several hot topics, including Corey's recent experience with online criticism and the passionate defense he received from listeners. Corey emphasizes that he's committed to educating and advocating for letter carriers, regardless of listener reaction. He notes that some listeners criticized the podcast's tone, shifting from informative to overly emotional, although he argues...

This episode of From A to Arbitration, despite technical difficulties, focuses on the critical issue of intentional falsification of heat-related training records by the Postal Service. The host, Corey, expresses frustration at the pervasive nature of this issue, arguing it's the most significant grievance facing carriers in their careers. He emphasizes the importance of holding the Postal Service...

This episode is a passionate and lengthy discussion centered on the escalating issue of heat-related safety concerns for postal workers, and the union's response (or lack thereof) to management's apparent disregard for those concerns. Corey expresses deep frustration with the perceived inaction and complacency of some union leaders. He argues that the current leadership is failing to adequately pr...

This episode of From A to Arbitration is a passionate critique of the NALC's leadership and management's handling of heat-related safety issues, specifically focusing on the death of a letter carrier, Eugene Gates. Corey starts by acknowledging listener feedback and previews upcoming episodes on emergency placement. The core of the episode is an intense critique of the union's leadership, particul...

This episode delves into the topic of rollaway runaway accidents and how to combat potential disciplinary actions against postal workers. Corey begins by reiterating his commitment to supporting letter carriers, stating that he will not back down from any criticism or perceived shortcomings in his advocacy. He emphasizes that his primary focus is on the safety and well-being of postal workers. The...

This episode is a powerful and emotionally charged response to the death of letter carrier Eugene Gates Jr. in Dallas, Texas. Corey expresses deep anger and frustration with the Postal Service's perceived lack of concern for employee safety, particularly in the context of heat-related illnesses, and the union's seemingly inadequate response. The episode's main theme is Corey's sharp criticism of N...

This episode of From A to Arbitration is a highly critical and passionate discussion about Corey's frustrations with the NALC's leadership and management's tactics, particularly regarding heat safety issues, the handling of grievances, and the perceived lack of member support. Corey begins by thanking a guest and previews future episodes on emergency placements and time record falsification. The e...

This episode is hosted by Cole Billups, a shop steward in Asheboro, North Carolina, delves into the anatomy of a grievance file. The episode is aimed at new shop stewards and those considering the role. The episode begins with a breakdown of the different steps in the grievance process: Informal Step A, Formal Step A, Step B, and Arbitration. It emphasizes the time limits for each step and highlig...

This episode of From A to Arbitration focuses on challenging management's requests for medical documentation when an employee calls in sick for three days or less, emphasizing the importance of a strong and well-prepared union defense against potential abuses of power. Corey begins by acknowledging listener feedback and upcoming episode previews. The core theme of the episode is a deep critique of...