Jeff Schenfeld and Garfield Hooper

TEAMSTER POWER REALITY CHECK

ALL THINGS UNION RELATED , CONTRACTUAL LANGUAGE, DEALING WITH THE COMPANY, AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN.* DISCLAIMER- THE INFORMATION WE PROVIDE IS INTENDED TO EDUCATE AND IS NOT A REPLACEMENT FOR SPEAKING TO YOUR STEWARD OR BUSINESS AGENT.

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Jeff Schenfeld and Garfield Hooper

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Education

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Latest episode

Jun 28, 2026

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Episodes

EPISODE 137 - HEAT PROTECTIONS AND ROADIE/MARKEN 28.06.2026

We discuss dealing with the heat and the issues associated with Roadie and Marken

EPISODE 136 - SEAN O’BRIEN GUILTY OF ACCEPTING EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS 08.06.2026

We discuss Sean O’Brien’s continuous breaking of campaign rules with guest Mike Moxley

EPISODE 135 - UPCOMING DELEGATE CONVENTION AND OZ CAMPAIGN VIOLATIONS 08.06.2026

We discuss the upcoming delegate convention

EPISODE 134 - FEARLESS WITH RICHARD HOOKER JR AND JOHN PALMER 09.05.2026

We discuss the upcoming convention and a variety of topics affecting members everyday.

EPISODE 133 - RIDE ALONG DISCIPLINE 28.04.2026

We discuss management trying to issue discipline for ride along’s

EPISODE 132 - THE SEAN O’BRIEN NARRATIVE 19.04.2026

We discuss how Sean O’Brien likes to make up his own narrative, which a lot of times , is the furthest thing from the truth

EPISODE 131 - HOT TOPICS WITH HANNIBAL 29.03.2026

We discuss a variety of hot topics with Hannibal Aguilar

EPISODE 130 - ARTICLES 11 and 12 24.03.2026

We discuss the different aspects of articles 11 and 12

EPISODE 129 - BEING PROACTIVE, NOT REACTIVE 16.03.2026

We discuss a broad range of topics and about being proactive, not reactive with guests Hannibal Aguilar and Michael Sparks, who are both running for Western Region VP’s on the FEARLESS SLATE, in the upcoming Teamsters International Officer Election.

EPISODE 128 - A FEARLESS CONVERSATION 10.03.2026

Myself and Garfield discuss my role as a VP at Large candidate on the FEARLESS SLATE, what we want for the membership and general campaign topics.

EPISODE 127 - DELEGATE ELECTIONS WITH JOHN PALMER 22.02.2026

We discuss the different aspects of local delegate elections and the Teamsters National Convention

EPISODE 126 - THE CURRENT STATE OF LABOR AND THE COUNTRY WITH STEVE ZELTZER 15.02.2026

We discuss hot topics in Labor and our Country with guest Steve Zeltzer

EPISODE 125 - ARTICLE 10, LOSS AND DAMAGE 09.02.2026

We discuss Article 10, Loss and Damage

EPISODE 124 - TIME TO BE FEARLESS 02.02.2026

We discuss a wide variety of topics with members of the FEARLESS SLATE , who are running in the upcoming IBT INTERNATIONAL OFFICER ELECTION. Richard Hooker Jr - General President Marianna Battiste - International Trustee Hannibal Aguilar - Western Region VP Michael Sparks - Western Region VP

EPISODE 123 - GROUND SAVER AND WORKERS COMP 19.01.2026

We discuss how to approach the new Ground Saver (Sure post) and some things you should know about Workers Comp

EPISODE 122 - CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE 12.01.2026

We talk a little about the tragedy this week in Minnesota as well as some history of the teamsters and civil disobedience.

EPISODE 121 - BEING MILITANT IN 2026 AND BEYOND 06.01.2026

We discuss changes to the UPS payroll system and penalty pay. Also, how members need to be more militant .

EPISODE 120 - 2025 WRAP UP 29.12.2025

We wrap up 2025, with an eye on 2026

EPISODE 119 - ARTICLE 9 - PROTECTION OF RIGHTS 22.12.2025

We discuss article 9 and our rights if we deliver somewhere that has a strike line

EPISODE 118 - LOCAL FINANCIAL STABILITY AND CORRUPTION 15.12.2025

We discuss Local financial stability and corruption issues with guest Richard Hooker Jr

EPISODE 117 - ARTICLE 26 SECTION 5 - DOT HOURS OF SERVICE 08.12.2025

We discuss Article 26 section 5, DOT hours of service

EPISODE 116 - ARTICLE 8 - NATIONAL GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE, PART 2 01.12.2025

We discuss Article 8 further

EPISODE 115 - ARTICLE 8 - NATIONAL GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE, PART 1 24.11.2025

We discuss different aspects of Article 8

EPISODE 114 - PIPELINE TEAMSTERS 17.11.2025

We discuss a variety topics related to the Teamsters Pipeline Workers with guest Eric Patterson.

EPISODE 113 - ARTICLE 7 10.11.2025

We discuss the different aspects of Article 7

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