This emergency episode of From A to Arbitration features Charlie Miller discussing the newly released tentative agreement (TA). Miller, citing his extensive arbitration experience, analyzes several key provisions, highlighting problematic language in article 8 regarding overtime limits, noting that the 12-hour/60-hour protections apply only to full-time employees not on overtime or work assignment lists, contradicting earlier statements by President Renfroe. He critiques the poorly constructed l...
Dec 14, 2024•1 hr 37 min
This introductory episode of CCA Corner features Badmouth Morris advocating for CCA organization and empowerment. He criticizes the current tentative agreement (TA) for neglecting CCAs and calls for their mobilization, particularly in the upcoming election. Morris stresses the importance of education and empowerment, aiming to provide digestible information about rights, union processes, and grievance procedures for newer CCAs. He highlights the need for solidarity between CCAs and regular carri...
Dec 09, 2024•44 min
This lengthy episode of "From A to Arbitration" announces Corey's acceptance of the position of Director of City Delivery on the CLC ticket, emphasizing his commitment to aggressively addressing management's harmful actions against letter carriers. He details his plans for a transparent administration, including weekly national Zoom meetings, and promises a strong CLC ticket for the 2026 election. The episode analyzes a recent arbitration decision from Region 3 that criticized the union's use of...
Dec 09, 2024•1 hr 41 min
This episode focuses on strategies for challenging disciplinary actions based solely on the charges issued, without relying on additional information. Corey announces upcoming Sunday episodes, including a new segment, "CCA Corner," hosted by Badmouth Morris, aimed at uniting and empowering CCAs to combat their neglect by the current NALC administration. He emphasizes the critical importance of meticulously reviewing disciplinary charges for inaccuracies and inconsistencies, citing several arbitr...
Dec 04, 2024•1 hr 2 min
This episode features several members of the Concerned Letter Carriers (CLC) introducing themselves and explaining their reasons for joining the movement. Corey announces a future episode featuring a roundtable discussion with CLC members and previews an upcoming episode focusing on strategies for dealing with narcissistic individuals. Ethel Bibbs, president of Branch 842 in Beaumont, Texas, discusses the challenges faced by letter carriers and the need for a more assertive approach to contract ...
Dec 02, 2024•1 hr 40 min
This episode addresses the ongoing fallout from the tentative agreement, focusing on the need for a more militant union response and providing further education on 6-day counts. Corey begins with listener shout-outs and promotes several relevant podcasts, highlighting the growing number of resources available to letter carriers. He then clarifies an issue with his email inbox and announces a new monthly podcast segment dedicated to CCA concerns. Corey expresses his strong dissatisfaction with th...
Nov 26, 2024•46 min
This episode continues the educational series on 6-day counts, focusing on the procedures and regulations outlined in the 2018 NALC Route Inspection Pocket Handbook. Corey begins with listener shout-outs, promoting a vote-no rally and the "Tallest Nail" podcast. He then addresses issues with his email inbox, explaining that he is working to catch up on unanswered emails. He announces a new monthly podcast segment dedicated to CCA issues and promotes several other relevant podcasts. The bulk of t...
Nov 20, 2024•51 min
This episode addresses the reaction to the tentative agreement and provides further education on 6-day counts, focusing on strategies for challenging management's actions during route inspections. Corey begins with listener shout-outs and promotes several podcasts focused on union issues. He then clarifies that he has not blocked any emails sent to his fromatoarbitration.com address; the issue is a full inbox preventing notification of incoming messages. He announces a new monthly podcast segmen...
Nov 19, 2024•1 hr 7 min
This episode continues the 6-day count education series, focusing on specific procedures and strategies for challenging management's actions during route inspections. Corey begins with listener shout-outs, promoting the work of several union activists and highlighting the "Tallest Nail" podcast, which focuses on CCA issues. He then addresses a listener's comment about arbitrators lacking feelings, countering this with personal anecdotes about how arbitrators often show sympathy, particularly tow...
Nov 12, 2024•1 hr 32 min
This episode focuses on strategies for dealing with chronic liars and individuals exhibiting narcissistic tendencies, particularly relevant in union grievance processes and arbitration hearings. Corey begins with a listener shout-out and promotes a vote-no rally against the tentative agreement. He then criticizes social media posts that attempt to downplay the severity of the tentative agreement by citing the postal service's financial losses. He emphasizes the need for evidence-based arguments ...
Nov 05, 2024•1 hr 18 min
This episode continues the 6-day count education series, focusing on the procedures and regulations outlined in the 2018 NALC Route Inspection Pocket Handbook. Corey begins with listener shout-outs and promotes the "Tallest Nail" podcast, which focuses on CCA issues and the upcoming contract vote. He then announces upcoming episodes, including a discussion with Charlie Miller and an episode on how to effectively communicate with and challenge narcissistic individuals. The main focus is a detaile...
Nov 04, 2024•1 hr 19 min
This episode features Charlie Miller discussing the tentative agreement and the ongoing efforts to mobilize support for a "no" vote. Miller begins by sharing personal anecdotes about his early career, highlighting the significant improvements in letter carrier wages and benefits achieved through past union actions. He then contrasts this with the current situation, emphasizing the inadequacy of the tentative agreement and the erosion of letter carriers' standing within the industry. Miller argue...
Oct 29, 2024•1 hr 15 min
This episode continues the 6-day count education series, focusing on the detailed procedures and regulations outlined in the 2018 NALC Route Inspection Pocket Handbook. Corey begins with listener shout-outs, highlighting the contributions of several stewards and promoting the "Hot House with Richie Ray" podcast. He then discusses a recent arbitration win, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive case preparation and the need to challenge management's attempts to manipulate data and impose arb...
Oct 28, 2024•51 min
This episode features Tyler Vasseur of Build a Fighting NALC (BFN) discussing the recently released tentative agreement and BFN's planned "Vote No" campaign. Vasseur begins by expressing his strong disapproval of the tentative agreement, characterizing it as a significant setback for letter carriers and emphasizing the need for a more assertive approach to contract negotiations. He outlines BFN's core demands: a $30/hour starting wage, raises for all steps, top pay comparable to UPS, a reduction...
Oct 22, 2024•42 min
This episode features Mike Caref and several other branch presidents discussing the recently released tentative NALC contract agreement. Caref begins by describing the events leading up to the announcement of the tentative agreement, including the canceled meeting of national business agents in Houston and the subsequent meeting in Washington D.C. He emphasizes the lack of transparency and member input in the negotiation process. The group expresses their disappointment and anger with the tentat...
Oct 21, 2024•1 hr 17 min
This episode features James Henry, NALC vice president and CLC presidential candidate, delivering a prepared statement on the tentative agreement and responding to listener questions. Henry begins by acknowledging the widespread disappointment among letter carriers regarding the tentative agreement and expresses his own strong disapproval, stating he will vote "no" and urging others to do the same. He emphasizes that the tentative agreement falls far short of what letter carriers deserve, failin...
Oct 21, 2024•52 min
This episode expresses Corey's strong disapproval of the tentative NALC contract agreement, characterizing it as a concession to management that offers little to letter carriers. He begins by announcing upcoming podcast guests (Mike Caref, Tyler Vasseur, and James Henry) and a multi-part series on 6-day counts. He then addresses rumors about his encounter with postal inspectors, emphasizing that it was a voluntary meeting with no negative consequences. Corey strongly criticizes the tentative agr...
Oct 21, 2024•31 min
This episode focuses on the implications of Mike Caref filing charges against NALC President Renfroe and the need for a more militant union approach to combat management abuses. Corey begins with listener shout-outs and an advertisement for Brookfield Uniforms, emphasizing the importance of supporting businesses that value letter carriers. He then addresses rumors about his own interaction with postal inspectors, clarifying that he was questioned but not arrested or disciplined. The core of the ...
Oct 15, 2024•2 hr 24 min
In this episode, Corey interviews Mike Carref about the ongoing contract negotiations with the US Postal Service. Mike expresses frustration over the lack of transparency and progress in the negotiations, particularly the absence of a tentative agreement and the delayed arbitration dates. He criticizes President Renfroe's leadership, highlighting his lack of communication with the executive council and the membership regarding the negotiations. Mike details the charges he has filed against Presi...
Oct 13, 2024•53 min
This episode delves deeper into the complexities of 6-day counts, providing detailed information and analysis to help letter carriers prepare for upcoming route inspections. Corey begins with listener shout-outs and an advertisement for Brookfield Uniforms, emphasizing the importance of supporting businesses that are supportive of letter carriers. He then discusses a recent arbitration where he successfully defended a carrier against disciplinary action based on inaccurate GPS data, highlighting...
Sep 30, 2024•2 hr 32 min
This episode continues the series on 6-day counts, providing detailed analysis of arbitration cases to help letter carriers prepare for upcoming inspections. Corey begins with listener shout-outs and an advertisement for Brookfield Uniforms, emphasizing the importance of supporting businesses that value letter carriers. He then recounts an incident where management attempted to impose a 5-minute PM office time limit during a 6-day count, highlighting the dishonesty of management and the need for...
Sep 24, 2024•1 hr 24 min
This episode features a question-and-answer session with Mike Caref, focusing on his plans for the NALC presidency and addressing various concerns facing letter carriers. Caref begins by acknowledging the recent convention and expressing gratitude for the support he received. He then clarifies his position regarding the CLC, stating that while he is no longer formally involved, he maintains positive relationships with many members and remains open to future collaboration. The Q&A covers a wi...
Sep 22, 2024•2 hr 15 min
This episode focuses on preparing letter carriers for upcoming 6-day counts, providing a detailed review of relevant handbook provisions and arbitration decisions. Corey begins with listener shout-outs and an advertisement for Brookfield Uniforms, emphasizing his support for businesses that show a commitment to letter carriers. He then corrects a previous shout-out and shares additional shout-outs from listeners. The main portion of the episode involves a comprehensive review of excerpts from se...
Sep 16, 2024•1 hr 47 min
This episode features Rob and Calvin from Build a Fighting NALC (BFN), discussing their movement and plans for the upcoming contract negotiations. They begin by recounting the successful contract rally held in Pasadena, highlighting the strong member participation and the role of BFN in providing organizational support. They emphasize that such rallies are crucial for reviving collective action within the NALC. Rob and Calvin then outline BFN's strategy moving forward, focusing on building chapt...
Sep 09, 2024•45 min
This episode delves into the complexities of 6-day counts, providing a comprehensive analysis of several arbitration cases to equip listeners with the knowledge to effectively handle these situations. Corey begins with listener shout-outs, expressing gratitude for their support and highlighting the contributions of various members and branches. He then corrects a previous shout-out and discusses a listener's negative reaction to the GoFundMe campaign for Corey. The core of the episode involves a...
Sep 09, 2024•1 hr 47 min
This episode focuses on an upcoming nationwide rap session organized by Mike Caref to discuss the ongoing contract negotiations and strategize for a strong contract. Caref explains the session's goals: to analyze any tentative agreement (if reached), to utilize the recently passed open bargaining resolution to improve transparency and member engagement, and to develop plans for mobilizing the membership. He outlines the planned speakers: Josh Brouillette (discussing the recently passed resolutio...
Sep 03, 2024•31 min
This episode focuses on preparing letter carriers for upcoming 6-day counts by providing in-depth analysis of several arbitration cases related to route adjustments and inspections. Corey begins by announcing plans for future episodes, including a multi-part series on 6-day counts and a new educational podcast series for the CLC. He expresses his gratitude to Mallory Sutton for updating the FromAtoArbitration.com website and encourages members to utilize the site's resources. He then clarifies a...
Aug 27, 2024•2 hr 41 min
This episode features a question-and-answer session with James Henry, NALC vice president and CLC presidential candidate. Henry begins with a detailed introduction outlining his extensive experience within the NALC and the Marine Corps, emphasizing his commitment to service and his dedication to representing letter carriers. The Q&A section covers a range of topics. Henry expresses his support for creating user-friendly online training resources for NALC members and for allowing members to l...
Aug 25, 2024•2 hr 32 min
This emergency Monday episode addresses rumors circulating about Corey Walton's experience with postal inspectors at the NALC convention. Walton clarifies that he was questioned for approximately 25 minutes, was not arrested or charged, and was not removed from the convention floor. He explains that the GoFundMe campaign initiated by JB was intended as a thank you for his podcast work, not for legal fees or personal gain, and clarifies that he never intended to accept any donations. Walton addre...
Aug 20, 2024•27 min
This episode is a heartfelt thank you to Corey Walton from JB, who expresses deep gratitude for Walton's dedication and work on the From A to Arbitration podcast. JB begins with updates on his personal life and recent baseball coaching experiences. He then transitions to expressing his appreciation for Walton's mentorship and support throughout his union career. JB details Walton's tireless efforts in educating and empowering letter carriers, highlighting his consistent willingness to help other...
Aug 19, 2024•1 hr 11 min
