Big Rich

Hot House with Richie Ray

"Hothouse with Richie Ray” delves into the world of a city letter carrier, exploring the challenges and workplace issues that affect carriers. Richie educates both carriers and stewards, shedding light on the grievance process and the importance of union solidarity. Drawing inspiration from NALC members and podcasts like “From A to Arbitration,” “FedUp,” and “Classes Of Mail,” this show is a must-listen for those wanting a deeper understanding of the postal service and labor rights. Contact: hothousewithrichieray@gmail.com

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Big Rich

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Education

Latest episode

Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 21: Steward Guide Part Three 16.11.2024

Right To Information: Subject Article 17 and 31 before we start I go off a little about our TA and the importance of our voices being heard. I discuss the importance of us being united not divided. We train about information requests and what we entitled to as well. Went over template and decisions. Closed it out again discussing our Future National President James Henry. And also ask all of you t...

Episode 20: Steward Guide Part Two 13.11.2024

Discussion on Branch 41 Merged Rally In Brooklyn New York “No Vote On tentative agreement” this episode go overs second part of the steward guide. Proud to be a Union Shop Steward which covers topics. Shop Steward Questions and Answers. The Duty of Fair Representation. Stewards How Far Can You Go. Stewards Rights Union and OIG. Also discussion on postal inspectors and carriers.

Episode 19: Steward Guide (Part One) 09.11.2024

Dispute Resolution SOP / Grievance Flow Chart / Weingarten Rights / 8190 /

Episode 18: Just a fast episode. 02.11.2024

Very concerned about this tentative agreement. Heading to Rap Session quick episode

Episode 17: Ride Home From Arbitration Advocate Training 26.10.2024

Just shooting the shit on my way home from Maryland. Discuss a few highlights of my training more details in future. Spoke about my feelings on the Tentative Agreement.

Episode 16: Fourth and Last Part of 2023 Letter Carrier Guide 23.10.2024

We discuss PS Form 1571, PS Form 3999, PS Form 3971, ELRA, Conversion to Career, Work hour Guarantees, Overtime Provisions, Overtime Desired List, work hour limitations, regular carriers holidays,

Episode 15: part three 2023 letter carriers guide 22.10.2024

Register for OWCP National Training Event Sunday, October 27TH 2-5 PM. Hosted By Chris and Beautiful Gini Helms From Wednesday Night Chats at. http://owcp.info/registration-page On this episode we discuss CCA Leave, wounded warriors Leave, CCA annual leave, Bereavement Leave, Leave without pay, FMLA, CCA Holidays, relative standing, opting Hold-Downs, Sanctity of the mail, following instructions o...

Episode 14: 2023-2024 Tentative Agreement 20.10.2024

Clearing up Rumors and Discussing this Tentative Agreement. I really don’t know what to say BUT Nay

Episode 13: Plans for the Future 19.10.2024

Discussing training and United work room floor. My plans for the future on this Podcast. My website all set up ready to go live soon. Training is the most importance for our future. Knowledge is Power.

Episode 12: Writing Effective Statements, Building Better Grievance Files 12.10.2024

Please check out FEDUP with Ron Speakman https://open.spotify.com/show/4suq4ZBQcT4kBCZz7AqUSM?si=tFY2kt71T9a_FE3ls6s9xQ This link is the interview with James Henry great interview: In this episode read Step B Decisions and discussing how to write effective statements. Going over dignity and respect in work place. Building Better Grievance Files.

Episode 11: Part Two of the 2023 Letter Carrier Resource Guide 06.10.2024

Part Two of the 2023 Letter Carriers Resource Guide. Had little of discussion regarding the Step B. My Anger is Growing.

Episode 10: Part One of 2023 Letter Carrier Resources Guide 05.10.2024

Speaking about greivetrac.com, not entertaining contract rumors. Brooklyn New York Got Justice from Pre-Arbitration Decision Good Job John Cruz and Paul Marks. 2023 Letter Carrier Guide this is a series of many parts going over this guide. Starting from the beginning.

500 CluB: 500th day 01.10.2024

Discussed 500 days still waiting for contract or Arbitration. Went over an old workshop I found the letter carriers Bible.

Episode 8: Just going over some important issues 28.09.2024

Speaking about our Grievances and issues. Disappointment that we have no contract.

Episode 7: Brother Jonathan Rodriguez as special guest speaking about AFAB 21.09.2024

Speaking about our experience at Advanced Formal A Beyond. Brother Jonathan Rodriguez and myself discussing our experience and talking about our fellow classmates and how awesome they are. Our ride home was 3:30 hours so we decided to give everyone information about our experience.

Episode 6: Letter Carrier Perfect 12.09.2024

It’s not the Postal Service it’s Us. Going over Letter Carrier Perfect your rights and responsibilities learn how to do your job.

Episode 5: Working Safely and Professionally 07.09.2024

Shoutout to Brother Paul Cobb Sister Mevy Valentino. Discussing working safely and professionally including out of order DPS grievance template and CA-10 and Abusive Form.

Episode 4: Early Wednesday Morning CCAs working past 11.5 04.09.2024

Speaking about transparency CCAs working past 11.5 hours discussing safety and health including respecting letter carriers

Episode 3: Messed Up Full Episode and PDI 30.08.2024

Messed up the training episode. But discussing PDI for Stewards and Carriers

Episode 2: Friday morning 30.08.2024

Thank You Chris Jackson-Stationary Events-Don’t Give Up

First episode just trying this out 28.08.2024

We Must stick together “United We Stand and Divided we fall”

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