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.

Author

Jeff Schenfeld and Garfield Hooper

Category

Education

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Latest episode

Jun 28, 2026

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Episodes

EPISODE 38 - PART - TIMERS 20.05.2024

We discuss the different issues facing part- timers with guest Will Hale who is a steward and a part-timer

EPISODE 37 - 9.5 HARASSMENT 13.05.2024

We discuss the different ways the company harasses drivers when they file 9.5 grievances

EPISODE 36 - FEEDER ISSUES 06.05.2024

Guest Mike Lohman talks about different issues in Feeders

EPISODE 35 - DEPT OF LABOR DECISION ON MEAL PERIODS 29.04.2024

We discuss managements blatant disregard for the contract as it pertains to meal periods

EPISODE 34 - Q and A with our listeners 22.04.2024

We answer questions that have been sent in by our listeners

EPISODE 33 - DEALING WITH TECHNOLOGY 15.04.2024

Dealing with technology(cameras)

EPISODE 32 - 8 HOUR REQUESTS, WAGES, AND PENALTY PAY FOR BEING TAKEN OFF A BID ROUTE 08.04.2024

We discuss 8 hour requests, wages for the life of the contract, and penalty pay for being taken off a bid route

EPISODE 31 - DEALING WITH HARASSMENT 01.04.2024

Dealing with management when they are harassing you and bring you in the office

EPISODE 30 - ARTICLE 52 - DISCHARGE OR SUSPENSION 25.03.2024

We discuss different things about ARTICLE 52

EPISODE 29 - ARTICLES 21 and 24, UNION ACTIVITY and INSPECTION PRIVILEGES 18.03.2024

We discuss some rights for stewards and members rights under union activity

EPISODE 28 - ARTICLE 54 MEAL PERIOD 11.03.2024

We discuss managements continued violation of the contract

EPISODE 27 - CONTINUING EDUCATION ON HEAT RELATED INJURIES. 04.03.2024

We discuss heat related issues and the continuing education that is so important.

EPISODE 26 - 9.5’s AND INFORMATION REGARDING BIDS 26.02.2024

We discuss how management keeps violating 9.5 and some more information regarding bids

EPISODE 25 - HARASSMENT 19.02.2024

We discuss some ways management tries to harass employees and violate the contract.

EPISODE 24 - ARTICLE 22 - PART - TIME TRANSFER AND ARTICLE 29 - FUNERAL LEAVE 12.02.2024

We discuss everything involved with a part time transfer including some new language. Also, we talk about funeral leave.

EPISODE 23 - ARTICLE 48 - BIDDING 05.02.2024

Bidding for Feeders and Package

EPISODE 22 - ARTICLE 48 - LAYOFF PROCEDURES 29.01.2024

We discuss the process involved with layoffs in Feeders and Package Car

EPISODE 21 - COMMUNICATING WITH MANAGEMENT 22.01.2024

Communicating with management in different situations

EPISODE 20 - ARTICLE 17 - PAID FOR TIME 15.01.2024

Making sure everyone gets paid for all time worked

EPISODE 19 - MLK DAY AND MANAGEMENT ETHICS 08.01.2024

MLK day and management trying to play games

EPISODE 18 - DISPARATE TREATMENT 26.12.2023

What is disparate treatment and how to deal with it.

EPISODE 17 - TECHNOLOGY AND DRIVER SAFETY 18.12.2023

No scans and technology. Drivers need to be aware of their surroundings and be safe.

EPISODE 16 - ARTICLE 58-HOURS OF WORK AND OVERTIME 11.12.2023

We specifically discuss Section 1

EPISODE 15 - ARTICLE 26 SECTION 5/RPCD’s CAN’T BE FORCED TO WORK OVER 60 HOURS 04.12.2023

Enforcing the contract when it comes to DOT Hours of Service

EPISODE 14 - PEAK SEASON/PVD/HELPER LANGUAGE 27.11.2023

Navigating the language and issues associated with peak season

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