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 87 - ALWAYS HOLD MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTABLE 12.05.2025

We discuss always filing a grievance when management violates the contract. Always hold them accountable

EPISODE 86 - THE WAR CONTINUES, LAYOFFS AND TERMINATIONS 05.05.2025

We discuss the uptick of Layoffs and Terminations

EPISODE 85 - LECMPA WAGE LOSS PROTECTION INSURANCE 28.04.2025

We Speak with Keith Hill and Seth Pacic about the LECMPA employment insurance that covers you incase of an unjust suspension or termination. Something that seems increasingly more important as a member of the UPS workforce. If you wish to contact Keith to sign up or get more information about the LECMPA his email is heithkill20@gmail.com https://lecmpa.org/

EPISODE 84 - BY- LAWS AMENDMENTS 21.04.2025

We discuss By-Laws amendments

EPISODE 83 - WORKING SAFE 14.04.2025

We discuss working safe and dispel some management lies

EPISODE 82 - FEEDER BIDS AND LAYOFF PROCEDURES 07.04.2025

We discuss the Annual Feeder Bids and Layoff procedures with guest Matt Laakso

EPISODE 81 - RAMPANT DISCIPLINE AND THE 7 TESTS OF JUST CAUSE 31.03.2025

We discuss the uptick in discipline and the 7 Tests of Just Cause

EPISODE 80 - ARTICLE 10 LOSS AND DAMAGE 24.03.2025

We discuss the different aspects of Article 10 Loss and Damage Exactly

EPISODE 79 - BUILDING A HARASSMENT GRIEVANCE 17.03.2025

We discuss what goes into building a successful harassment grievance

EPISODE 78 - 401K WITH GREG KERWOOD 10.03.2025

We discuss different aspects of your 401k with Greg Kerwood

EPISODE 77 - NAVIGATING WORKERS COMP 03.03.2025

We discuss issues associated with Workers Comp

EPISODE 76 - ANNUAL BID FOR FEEDERS 24.02.2025

We discuss the Feeder Annual Bid with our guest , Sleeper Team Driver Matt Laakso out of the DFW Hub

EPISODE 75 - PACKAGE CAR BOUNDARIES AND ENFORCEMENT 17.02.2025

We discuss some issues with Package Car boundaries and the enforcement that follows.

EPISODE 74 - THE IMPORTANCE OF FILING ON SUPERVISORS WORKING 10.02.2025

We discuss the important reasons to always file on Supervisors Working

EPISODE 73 - DUTY OF FAIR REPRESENTATION (DFR CHARGES) 03.02.2025

We discuss DFR charges ( Duty of Fair Representation) *IMPORTANT* - The easiest thing for a member to understand " did your BA keep you involved in the process of the grievance(text and email),did your BA ask you to a meeting with mgmt for the grievance. "( especially during 37 and 66 , or suspension or termination)

EPISODE 72 - DEALING WITH SAFETY ISSUES 27.01.2025

We discuss dealing with ongoing safety issues

EPISODE 71 - 9.5 LANGUAGE AND ANSWERING VIEWERS QUESTIONS 20.01.2025

We discuss 9.5 language along with the IBT’s position on a particular issue. Also, we answer questions from viewers.

EPISODE 70 - ARTICLE 58, LOSS OF GUARANTEE AND EMERGENCY CONDITIONS 13.01.2025

We discuss Article 58 , loss of guarantee and emergency conditions

EPISODE 69 - ISSUES FACING FEEDERS AND PACKAGE GOING INTO THE NEW YEAR 06.01.2025

We discuss issues facing Feeders and Package with guests OJ Keys, Javier Nieves, Seth Pacic and Dakota Hanson out of Local 983 in Idaho Falls.

EPISODE 68 - END OF YEAR REMINDERS AND INFORMATION 23.12.2024

We discuss some important upcoming dates and information

EPISODE 67 - UNITY AND UNION INVOLVEMENT 16.12.2024

We discuss Unity and Union involvement

EPISODE 66 - THE 70 HOUR RULE 08.12.2024

We discuss the 70 hour rule

EPISODE 65 - PEAK SEASON / SSD’s 02.12.2024

We discuss some of the issues involved with SSD’s and how the company blatantly misuses them.

EPISODE 64 - THANKSGIVING HOLIDAYS/YOUR RIGHTS 25.11.2024

We discuss the Thanksgiving holidays and what your rights are, including Air Hubs which is different language under article 40 - Air Operation.

1 WEEK BREAK 18.11.2024

We will be taking a 1 week break

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