This episode of From A to Arbitration details the first part of the Weir Report, an investigation into charges against union president Brian Renfroe. Corey, discusses the report's findings, focusing on the president's alleged absences from regional meetings, lack of preparation for contract negotiations, and a 2018 DUI. Walton begins by recounting his recent travel experiences and then presents the context of the Weir Report, stating that the report is a documented record of the investigation in...
Mar 29, 2024•1 hr 7 min
This episode of From A to Arbitration is a highly critical assessment of the current union leadership, particularly the union president and executive vice president, and their handling of the DRT (Dispute Resolution Team) and other union matters. Corey begins by announcing upcoming episodes and a special guest. He emphasizes the importance of Publication 552 and the need to hold management accountable, citing examples of past and ongoing issues. A central theme is Corey's deep concern about the ...
Mar 24, 2024•52 min
This episode of From A to Arbitration is a passionate call for members to adopt a more aggressive stance against management and within the union, emphasizing the need for a change in leadership. Corey begins by apologizing for technical difficulties and immediately shifts to discussing recent arbitration cases. Corey critiques the union's handling of these cases, noting missed opportunities to make compelling arguments against management. He emphasizes the need to be proactive and assertive rath...
Mar 18, 2024•1 hr 32 min
This episode concludes the four-part "Memphis Mini-Series" on From A to Arbitration, focusing on the closing arguments and arbitrator's award in a complex arbitration case. Corey begins by summarizing the series' purpose, emphasizing the practical insights it provides into arbitration proceedings. He then previews upcoming episodes, detailing plans to dissect management's tactics and advocate aggressively against them. This theme of proactive and assertive action against management permeates the...
Mar 11, 2024•1 hr 41 min
This episode of From A to Arbitration continues the "Memphis Mini-Series," focusing on the formal step A meeting in an arbitration case. Corey begins by acknowledging a listener (Vorty) and discussing improvements to the podcast's production quality. He previews upcoming topics, including a special guest next week and a focus on aggressively challenging management, highlighting his belief that management is intentionally undermining the union and letter carriers. He emphasizes the importance of ...
Mar 02, 2024•2 hr 56 min
This episode of From A to Arbitration continues the "Memphis Mini-Series," focusing on the testimony of three witnesses in an arbitration case. Corey begins by thanking Cole for contributing to the podcast's intro music and discussing improvements to the audio quality. He then previews the upcoming topics, including a special guest next week and the continuation of the aggressive stance against management. The episode delves into the testimony of three witnesses in the Memphis arbitration case, ...
Feb 26, 2024•1 hr 49 min
This episode of From A to Arbitration introduces the "Memphis Mini-Series," focusing on a significant arbitration case involving a tragic incident at the Memphis post office. Corey sets the stage for a multi-part series covering the arbitration's testimony. He acknowledges potential listener boredom with contract cases but emphasizes that this case offers valuable insights into the arbitration process. The episode focuses primarily on the testimony of the first witness for management in the arbi...
Feb 18, 2024•1 hr 14 min
This episode of From A to Arbitration is a highly critical and passionate discussion regarding the current state of the union, specifically focusing on the union's leadership and the challenges faced by letter carriers. Corey initially thanks a listener for providing the podcast's new intro music and addresses audio issues experienced in previous recordings. He then emphasizes his intent to focus on challenging management's tactics and policies, particularly in relation to recent arbitration cas...
Feb 13, 2024•1 hr 6 min
This episode of From A to Arbitration is dedicated to providing detailed information and guidance on filing "Act of God" grievances. Corey emphasizes the importance of thorough preparation for these types of grievances, highlighting a series of cases where such grievances were successfully filed, particularly those spearheaded by guest JB. The episode begins by discussing Corey's approach to grievance advocacy. He reiterates his commitment to representing the letter carriers' interests, even whe...
Feb 05, 2024•1 hr 33 min
This episode of From A to Arbitration is a passionate and highly critical discussion of the current state of the NALC, focusing on issues like the union's leadership, recent arbitration cases, and the need for a stronger advocacy approach. Corey begins by acknowledging listener feedback and addressing recent technical issues with the podcast's audio. He then outlines upcoming episodes dedicated to Act of God grievances and the ongoing issue of "hour office time." The episode features significant...
Jan 29, 2024•1 hr 26 min
This episode of From A to Arbitration features an interview with Tyler Vasseur, a shop steward from Minneapolis, focusing on activism within the union and strategies for stronger contract negotiations. Corey begins by acknowledging improvements to the podcast's sound quality and then previews upcoming topics, notably the "Act of God" grievance process and a revisit of the "hour office time" issue. The episode centers on Walton's interview with Vasseur, highlighting Vasseur's experience and persp...
Jan 21, 2024•52 min
This episode of From A to Arbitration focuses on a new "grievance of the month" – a case involving part-time flexible (PTF) employees and their potential conversion to full-time status. Corey begins by addressing listener feedback and announcing upcoming episodes on Act of God grievances and hour office time. The central topic is a detailed examination of the legal precedents and required documentation for PTF maximization grievances. Corey meticulously dissects the relevant sections of the cont...
Jan 15, 2024•1 hr 18 min
This episode of From A to Arbitration presents the closing arguments in a 2020 arbitration case concerning the falsification of letter carrier clock rings. Corey begins by thanking Cole Billups for technical assistance in preparing the episode's audio. Corey details the case's background, emphasizing the importance of thorough case preparation. He highlights the significant role of his co-advocate, JB, and other witnesses in the case. The episode focuses on the legal arguments presented during t...
Jan 07, 2024•1 hr 45 min
This episode of From A to Arbitration serves as a year-end review, offering a summary of the past year's activities and a preview of the upcoming year's focus. Corey expresses gratitude to Discord members for audio improvements, while acknowledging a technical difficulty during the recording. The episode begins by highlighting the podcast's impressive download figures and reiterates Walton's commitment to factual accuracy. He stresses the importance of the podcast's role in educating and informi...
Dec 31, 2023•1 hr 11 min
This episode of From A to Arbitration is a closing argument and year-end review, covering both recent arbitration cases and broader union issues. Corey begins by thanking listeners and Discord members for their support, then previews upcoming topics (Act of God grievances and hour office time). The core of the episode centers on Corey's critical analysis of the union's handling of recent cases and a broader critique of union leadership. Corey emphasizes the importance of a proactive and militant...
Dec 18, 2023•1 hr 54 min
This episode of From A to Arbitration is a passionate discussion on the state of the NALC, focusing on the need for change and accountability within its leadership. Corey begins by acknowledging listener feedback and announcing plans for future episodes, notably on Act of God and hour office time grievances. The episode's central theme is a critique of the current union leadership, particularly their perceived lack of support for rank-and-file members, and potentially a lack of transparency in n...
Dec 11, 2023•1 hr 12 min
This episode of From A to Arbitration is a passionate and critical review of the current state of the NALC, focusing on Corey's frustration with union leadership and management. Corey apologizes for the lack of intro music due to a recent move and technical difficulties. The episode begins with a discussion of a recent article in the postal record, and a cease and desist argument that was raised by the B team. Corey challenges the union's leadership for allowing this watered-down language (inste...
Dec 04, 2023•53 min
This episode of From A to Arbitration is a passionate discussion on the state of the NALC, focusing on the need for change, particularly within the union's leadership. Corey begins by acknowledging technical difficulties with the audio and previews upcoming episodes focused on specific arbitration cases. The episode centers on Corey's frustration with the union's current leadership and their handling of various issues, notably the lack of support for letter carriers. He criticizes the union for ...
Nov 20, 2023•1 hr 21 min
This episode of From A to Arbitration is a highly critical and passionate discussion of Corey's frustrations with the current state of the NALC, particularly its leadership and handling of grievances. Corey begins by acknowledging technical difficulties and previews upcoming episodes on emergency placement cases and clock ring falsification. The episode's core theme is Corey's profound dissatisfaction with the union's leadership, which he characterizes as cowardly and lacking in proactive measur...
Nov 13, 2023•1 hr 26 min
This episode of From A to Arbitration is a passionate and critical assessment of the current state of the NALC, focusing on Corey's frustration with union leadership and management tactics. Corey begins by thanking Ron Speakman for a recent podcast appearance and previews upcoming episodes on emergency placement cases and the falsification of time records. The central theme of the episode is a strong critique of the union's leadership for perceived inaction and poor advocacy, particularly regard...
Nov 06, 2023•1 hr 7 min
This episode of From A to Arbitration is a passionate and critical analysis of the NALC's current leadership and its handling of grievances. Corey begins by apologizing for the abbreviated format due to a technical issue, and previews upcoming episodes on emergency placement and clock ring falsification. The episode pivots to a discussion of the perceived double standard between management's treatment of letter carriers and the union's response to documented grievances. Corey argues that the uni...
Oct 30, 2023•1 hr 5 min
This episode of From A to Arbitration is a passionate discussion on Corey's frustration with the NALC's leadership and management's tactics, primarily concerning the curtailment of mail to force carriers into undertime status. Corey begins by thanking Ron Speakman and previews upcoming episodes. The episode's core focus is Corey's criticism of management's tactics and the union's perceived lack of effective response. Corey argues that management is strategically using mail curtailment and route ...
Oct 23, 2023•1 hr 36 min
This episode of From A to Arbitration is a passionate discussion on Corey's frustration with management tactics and the union's response. Corey begins by acknowledging a recent technical difficulty and previews upcoming episodes on emergency placement and time record falsification grievances. The episode's core focus is on Corey's critique of the NALC leadership for perceived inaction and insufficient support for letter carriers. He argues that management is strategically using certain processes...
Oct 16, 2023•1 hr 17 min
This episode of From A to Arbitration is a passionate and critical discussion of the NALC's leadership and its handling of recent issues, particularly Corey's grievances regarding the union's current approach. Corey begins by acknowledging a technical difficulty and previews the focus on specific arbitration cases. The central theme is a critique of the current union leadership for perceived inaction, cronyism, and a failure to adequately represent the interests of letter carriers. Corey argues ...
Oct 10, 2023•1 hr 24 min
This episode of From A to Arbitration is a passionate and critical assessment of the current NALC leadership's approach to grievances, especially regarding management tactics and the perceived lack of member support. Corey begins by addressing technical difficulties and previews upcoming episodes on emergency placement and clock-ring falsification cases. The episode's central theme revolves around Corey's criticism of the union's leadership for their perceived passivity and lack of proactive adv...
Oct 02, 2023•1 hr 28 min
This episode of From A to Arbitration is a passionate discussion on Corey's concerns about the NALC's current leadership and management's tactics, particularly concerning a new tool called CDPOM (City Delivery Pivoting Opportunity Model). Corey begins by acknowledging a technical issue and previews upcoming episodes on emergency placement cases. The episode centers on Corey's critique of management's use of CDPOM, which he claims is a tool designed to create undertime situations for carriers and...
Sep 25, 2023•54 min
This episode of From A to Arbitration focuses on the nuances of grieving a decision letter versus a notice of proposed removal in NALC cases, emphasizing the importance of procedural knowledge. Corey starts by acknowledging technical difficulties and previews upcoming episodes on emergency placement and time-record falsification issues. The core of the episode is a detailed analysis of the timeliness of grievances, examining the difference between a "notice of proposed removal" (a preliminary ac...
Sep 19, 2023•49 min
This episode of From A to Arbitration centers on Corey's critique of management's use of data-driven tools to monitor and manage letter carriers, particularly concerning a new system called CDPOM (City Delivery Pivoting Opportunity Model). Corey begins by acknowledging recent listener feedback and previews future episodes on emergency placement cases. The episode's core focus is Corey's contention that management is using tools like CDPOM, which relies on historical data from DOIS (Delivery Oper...
Sep 11, 2023•39 min
This episode of From A to Arbitration is a passionate critique of the NALC's leadership and management tactics, focusing on Corey's frustration with the perceived lack of support for letter carriers. Corey begins by acknowledging technical difficulties and previews upcoming episodes on emergency placement cases and time-record falsification. The episode is centered around Corey's criticism of current union leadership for perceived inaction and failure to adequately address grievances and protect...
Sep 04, 2023•1 hr 48 min
This episode features John Poskin discussing Article 29 limitations on the replication of driving privileges. Poskin begins by outlining the relevant contract language from the JCAM, emphasizing that an employee's driving privileges can be revoked or suspended only when the on-duty record shows the employee is an unsafe driver. He explains that a "Safe Driver Award Committee" cannot revoke privileges; only the employee's on-duty record matters. Crucially, Poskin notes that management must make e...
Aug 28, 2023•1 hr 4 min
