Parcels of Knowledge

In this episode we talk about how to file a grievance for accountable item signing issues. If you want to be a member of our Patreon see the link below: www.patreon.com/ParcelsOfKnowledge 2026 Election Informational Sheet: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1y8p4RbRLwOQEvGAZ9c6emRM7WdE7CYlRlvldSL1nhTY/edit?usp=drivesdk Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.

In this episode we interview Stephanie Stewart for her candidacy for Health Benefits Plan Representative. Does she have what it takes to get your vote? You Decide. Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.

The Nixie is here! In the first episode of this new Parcels of Knowledge series, I dig into the smaller, stranger, and sometimes forgotten pieces of postal history. We start with two topics that fit together perfectly: what a "nixie" actually is, where the old postal term came from, and why we chose it as the name of the series; then we turn the envelope over and take a deep dive into the backstam...

The Last Loop is back! Jamie runs through the biggest postal stories from Sept. 5–11, including the OIG’s new assessment of USPS network changes, five new NALC national memorandums and settlements covering annual leave, HIPP and PS Form 1767, the latest fight over grievance remedies, and what this week’s developments could mean when national policy finally reaches the workroom floor. We also check...

Today we investigated Larrissa Parde and her candidacy for NALC Assistant Secretary Treasurer. Does she have what it takes to have your vote? You decide. Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.

In this episode we talk about management stealing time and very specific things regarding the PS Form 1017a. We will be having Larrissa Parde on the podcast for their candidacy for Assistant Secretary Treasurer. Please send any questions you have for her to Rosevillewreckingball@yahoo.com If you would like to become a member of the Wrecking Crew please click this link https://patreon.com/ParcelsOf...

The Backstamp makes its debut! Jamie turns the envelope over and follows the marks history left behind, digging into the origins of Labor Day, the early labor movement, the fight for the eight-hour day, the founding of the NALC, and the 1970 postal strike. From carriers organizing above a Milwaukee saloon to the battles that won collective bargaining and political rights, this episode looks at why...

In this episode we let two titans of escalating remedies give advice about how they got to where they are today. Mike Caref and Clarence Blaze both give us some much needed advice. Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.

The Last Loop is back! Jamie runs through the biggest postal stories from Aug. 29–Sept. 4, including the USPS ballot-mail fight, a new arbitration win involving undelivered mail and penalty overtime, highlights from the latest Postal Record, and what NALC President Brian Renfroe and PMG David Steiner were up to. Plus, a packed postal podcast roundup, the week ahead after Labor Day, and a Local Loo...

In todays episode we read another win for undelivered mail grievances. Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.

Today we have the wreckingcrew weigh in on the election, the good the bad and the ugly. Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.

Branch 4374 invited any National Candidate to speak at their September and/or October meetings if they so choose. This is the September meeting. At this meeting we have Lew Drass, Mike Caref, Larissa Parde, Shawn Boyd, Stephanie Stewart, Kyle Inosencio, Sandy Laemmel, and Manny Peralta. Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.

In this first edition of our USPS/NALC news roundup the Last Loop, we take a look back at the biggest stories from August 2026. We cover developments in national contract negotiations, the NALC convention and 2026 election, USPS finances and legislation, important items from The Postal Record and Postal Bulletin, and other news affecting city letter carriers. We also take a trip around the postal...

Today we have Shawn Boyd on for his candidacy for NALC National Health and Safety Director. Does he have what it takes to get your vote? That is for you to decide. Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.

In this episode we talk about the importance of route protection as it pertains to delivery of parcels and how you can protect the integrity of your route and prevent management from cutting routes in your station, and protects you from getting in trouble for a stolen package. Go here to become a wrecking crew member https://www.patreon.com/ParcelsOfKnowledge Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, s...

In this episode we go over a document that must be included in every casefile.  We will be having Shawn Boyd on for his candidacy for Director of Safety and Health. Please send any questions you have for him to rosevillewreckingball@yahoo.com .  Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.

In this episode we discuss how to grieve when management changes your no lunch past practice.  If you would like to support the podcast feel free to become a patreon members at the link below:  Support the podcast https://patreon.com/ParcelsOfKnowledge?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice...

In this episode we talk about how the membership is the supreme body of the decision making force of the branch. We talk about how general membership meetings are where you can affect change, and we go over basics of parliamentary procedure (roberts rules of order) in order to help you achieve the ability to affect a motion.  Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.

This is the National Convention shout outs all put into one episode in case you dont want to hear them at the end of the break downs.  Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.

Today we finish the series of convention summaries with John Poskin of the Caref Campaign. Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.

Me and Corey Walton talk about our experience at the convention.  Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.

In this episode we talk about day 4 of the National Convention.  Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.

Today we talk about Day 3 of National Convention.  Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.

Today we have a wrecking crew Wednesday from the LA National Convention.  Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.

In this episode we interview Ron Zalewski, candidate for National AFL CIO delegate, on short notice considering the vote is tomorrow. Does he have what it takes to get your vote? you decide.  Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note.