From A to Arbitration
Episodes
Episode 211: The Wolf, the post turtle, and another closing argument
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode discusses the ongoing conflict between city letter carriers and postal service management, focusing on management's manipulation of clock...
Episode 210: A Hodgepodge of Insightful Goodies.
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of From A to Arbitration is a "hodgepodge" of information: Corey provides updates on the upcoming release of his episode of Fed Up, and t...
The CCA Corner Volume 2: Proper Street Procedures And Management’s “Street Blitzes”
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the CCA Corner, Badmouth and Mallory discuss the recent increase in "safety blitzes" conducted by management. We break down com...
Episode 209: Talking Tentative Agreement with Mr. David Noble
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Guest David Noble discusses the flaws in the recently negotiated tentative agreement (TA), arguing that President Renfroe's use of statistics is misle...
Episode 208: My tribute to a Titan, Mr. AJ Breaux. Enjoy your retirement, my brother.
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of "From A to Arbitration" is a shorter episode due to a scheduling conflict, featuring updates on upcoming appearances on other podcasts...
Episode 207: The CLC part II
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of "From A to Arbitration" features James Henry and various members of the Concerned Letter Carriers (CLC) slate advocating for a "no" vo...
Episode 206: Merry Christmas and some more 16.7
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of "From A to Arbitration" discusses the ongoing issue of 16.7 violations, emphasizing the need for business agents to provide guidance t...
Episode 205: Emergency TA episode with the Gunslinger Charlie Miller
14 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This emergency episode of From A to Arbitration features Charlie Miller discussing the newly released tentative agreement (TA). Miller, citing his e...
Episode 204: The CCA Corner with Bad Mouth Morris: Volume 1
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This introductory episode of CCA Corner features Badmouth Morris advocating for CCA organization and empowerment. He criticizes the current tentative ...
Episode 203: Cry "Havoc!" and let slip the dogs of war. The Boogeyman and the Director of City Delivery
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This lengthy episode of "From A to Arbitration" announces Corey's acceptance of the position of Director of City Delivery on the CLC ticket, emphasizi...
Episode 202: Let's get back into discipline. Beating the charge
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode focuses on strategies for challenging disciplinary actions based solely on the charges issued, without relying on additional information....
Episode 201: An evening with Mr. James Henry and the CLC
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features several members of the Concerned Letter Carriers (CLC) introducing themselves and explaining their reasons for joining the movem...
Episode 200: Happy Thanksgiving!!
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode addresses the ongoing fallout from the tentative agreement, focusing on the need for a more militant union response and providing further...
Episode 199: One Hour of 6-day Count Stuff. Well, close to one hour
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode continues the educational series on 6-day counts, focusing on the procedures and regulations outlined in the 2018 NALC Route Inspection P...
Episode 198: Soup Line, or Steak? You decide
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode addresses the reaction to the tentative agreement and provides further education on 6-day counts, focusing on strategies for challenging ...
Episode 197: Tough Love. Getting Back Into 6-Day Counts
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode continues the 6-day count education series, focusing on specific procedures and strategies for challenging management's actions during ro...
Episode 196: How to deal with Liars and those with Narcissistic Tendencies.
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode focuses on strategies for dealing with chronic liars and individuals exhibiting narcissistic tendencies, particularly relevant in union g...
Episode 195: More 6-day count stuff
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode continues the 6-day count education series, focusing on the procedures and regulations outlined in the 2018 NALC Route Inspection Pocket ...
Episode 194: My interview with Mr. Charlie Miller and he's not happy and I like it
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Charlie Miller discussing the tentative agreement and the ongoing efforts to mobilize support for a "no" vote. Miller begins by ...
Episode 193: Back into 6-day counts
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode continues the 6-day count education series, focusing on the detailed procedures and regulations outlined in the 2018 NALC Route Inspectio...
Episode 192: My discussion with Mr. Tyler Vasseur with Build A Fighting NALC concerning the tentative agreement and the Vote NO campaign.
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Tyler Vasseur of Build a Fighting NALC (BFN) discussing the recently released tentative agreement and BFN's planned "Vote No" ca...
Episode 191: My discussion with Mr. Mike Caref and the gang talking about the tentative agreement
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Mike Caref and several other branch presidents discussing the recently released tentative NALC contract agreement. Caref begins ...
Episode 190: My discussion with 'The Wolf' James Henry talking about the tentative agreement
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features James Henry, NALC vice president and CLC presidential candidate, delivering a prepared statement on the tentative agreement and ...
Episode 189: My thoughts on the tentative agreement
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode expresses Corey's strong disapproval of the tentative NALC contract agreement, characterizing it as a concession to management that offer...
Episode 188: A bit of chit chat and getting back into 6-day count.
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode focuses on the implications of Mike Caref filing charges against NALC President Renfroe and the need for a more militant union approach t...
Episode 187: Charges against President Renfroe brought forward by Brother Mike Caref
13 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Corey interviews Mike Carref about the ongoing contract negotiations with the US Postal Service. Mike expresses frustration over the ...
Episode 186: Mr. Caref, we got your back. Teaching our NBAs how to fight. Getting back into 6-day counts
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode delves deeper into the complexities of 6-day counts, providing detailed information and analysis to help letter carriers prepare for upco...
Episode 185: Continuing our 6-day counts. A few awards
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode continues the series on 6-day counts, providing detailed analysis of arbitration cases to help letter carriers prepare for upcoming inspe...
Episode 184: Question and answer period with The Mr. Mike Caref.
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features a question-and-answer session with Mike Caref, focusing on his plans for the NALC presidency and addressing various concerns fac...
Episode 183: The junkyard dogs. 6-day count continued
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode focuses on preparing letter carriers for upcoming 6-day counts, providing a detailed review of relevant handbook provisions and arbitrati...
Episode 182: My conversation with Rob and Calvin from Build a Fighting NALC (BFN)
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Rob and Calvin from Build a Fighting NALC (BFN), discussing their movement and plans for the upcoming contract negotiations. The...
Episode 181: Let's get into 6-day counts
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode delves into the complexities of 6-day counts, providing a comprehensive analysis of several arbitration cases to equip listeners with the...
Episode 180: Mike Caref talking National Rap Session on Sunday 09/08/2024
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode focuses on an upcoming nationwide rap session organized by Mike Caref to discuss the ongoing contract negotiations and strategize for a s...
Episode 179: Getting ready for the 6-day count, volume one
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode focuses on preparing letter carriers for upcoming 6-day counts by providing in-depth analysis of several arbitration cases related to rou...
Episode 178: Question and answer period with 'The Wolf' James Henry
25 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features a question-and-answer session with James Henry, NALC vice president and CLC presidential candidate. Henry begins with a detailed...
Episode 177: Let's clear up some things
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This emergency Monday episode addresses rumors circulating about Corey Walton's experience with postal inspectors at the NALC convention. Walton clari...
Episode 176: A thank you
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Arbitrat...
Episode 175: With Boston behind us, what does the future hold? My promise to you!
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This post-convention episode of From A to Arbitration reflects on the NALC convention in Boston and looks ahead to future union activities. Corey begi...
Episode 174: Boston Day 4.. The Establishment
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a recap of the fourth day of the NALC convention in Boston, focusing on the continued appeals hearings and the ongoing fallout from th...
Episode 173: Boston day 3. History Made and the Appeal
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode provides a recap of day three of the NALC convention in Boston, focusing on the appeals hearing for the Article 10 charges against Presid...
Episode 172: Boston day 2. Some shout outs and the Lions are running loose.
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode recaps the second day of the NALC convention in Boston, focusing on the CLC's activities and the overall atmosphere. Corey begins by high...
Episode 171: Boston day 1. Don't ever underestimate the power of you
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a recap of the first day of the NALC convention in Boston, focusing on the vote to overturn President Renfroe's decision to prevent ap...
Episode 170: Get in. We're going motherfuckerin
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of From A to Arbitration focuses on the upcoming NALC convention in Boston and the ongoing fallout from the Renfroe charges. Corey begins...
Episode 169: Getting militant with Mr. Tyler Vasseur and Mr. Ernest Gonzales. Talking about 'Build A Fighting NALC' BFN
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Tyler Vasseur and Ernest Gonzales from Build a Fighting NALC (BFN), a rank-and-file reform movement within the NALC. Coreys begi...
Episode 168: On to Boston
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This pre-convention episode of From A to Arbitration begins with condolences for the recent murder of a Chicago letter carrier and then focuses on pre...
Episode 167: Getting back into education. JB goes beast mode on management changing our request for LWOP into AWOL
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode focuses on addressing the issue of management arbitrarily changing leave without pay (LWOP) requests to absent without leave (AWOL) and p...
Episode 166: My conversation with THE Mr. Charlie Miller
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features an interview with Charlie Miller, a long-time NALC activist and former branch president, focusing on the appeals process for the...
Episode 165: A one on one with the one and only Ron Speakman host of FedUp
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of From A to Arbitration features Ron Speakman, host of the FedUp podcast, discussing various issues facing carriers. Speakman begins by ...
Episode 164: Some novelties and special guest John Poskin
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode focuses on non-compliance with grievance settlements within the NALC. Corey begins by announcing upcoming podcast guests and reminding li...
Episode 163: My interview of Mr. Tyler Vasseur with Build A Fighting NALC
07 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features an interview with Tyler Vasseur, a member of the Build a Fighting NALC (BFN) coordinating committee. Vasseur provides an update ...
Episode 162: My rant, my union and the cold hard truth of who we work for. Not for the faint of heart
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a passionate rant about the NALC's failure to adequately address management's harassment and abuse of letter carriers. Corey expresses...
Episode 161: Talking Union with Colin Smalley and Chris Dols from the IFPTE
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Colin Smalley and Chris Doles from IFPTE, a large international union representing various federal and private sector workers. T...
Episode 160: Question and answer period with presidential candidate Mike Caref Part I
23 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of From A to Arbitration features a question-and-answer session with Mike Caref, a presidential candidate for the NALC. The interview, co...
Episode 159: Mid-week surprise. Interview with Mr. James Brennan candidate for Director of Steward Operations for the NRLCA
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This mid-week episode features an interview with James Brennan, a rural carrier candidate for Director of Steward Operations within the NRLCA. Brennan...
Episode 158: Salted peanuts, including the Panel report and Mr. Chris Jackson's rebuttal
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Corey recounts a recent trip to Brooklyn, NY, highlighting positive interactions with local branch leadership. He then announces upcoming interviews w...
Episode 157: It will be the Wolf, James Henry. I set the record straight. My conversation with Region 2 National Business Agent Nicholas Vafiades
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of From A to Arbitration begins with the announcement that James Henry will be the CLC's presidential candidate. Corey expresses his surp...
Episode 156: Interview with David Noble part I
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features a three-hour interview (Part 1) with David Noble, a candidate for NALC president. Noble provides a lengthy personal history, hig...
Episode 155: The ultimate salted peanuts
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of From A to Arbitration covers several issues facing city letter carriers. Corey criticizes business agents for failing to educate membe...
Episode 154: Salted Peanuts
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of From A to Arbitration is a passionate call to action and a detailed discussion of ongoing issues within the union, focusing on the nee...
Episode 153: We've got a challenger. Going on the offensive dealing with management and stationary events
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast episode discusses a challenge issued by Nicholas Vafiades, a business agent, to debate positions live and unedited. Corey accepts and cal...
Episode 152: Everything
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of From A to Arbitration focuses on the recent vote on charges against the union president and Corey's frustration with the union's leade...
Episode 151: Publication 552 and the IMIP process
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of From A to Arbitration focuses on Publication 552, the Postal Service's policy on workplace harassment, and the Initial Management Inqu...
Episode 150: Salted peanuts
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of From A to Arbitration covers a variety of topics, including fan mail, personal experiences, and a detailed analysis of a specific arbi...
Episode 149: JB and an experts guide to defeating the "one hour office time"
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of From A to Arbitration features a lengthy discussion on the "one-hour office time" policy and how letter carriers can fight back, deliv...
Episode 148: Building A Fighting NALC
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of From A to Arbitration previews a forthcoming episode with guest JB, focusing on the "one-hour office time" policy. Corey discusses a r...
Episode 147: Salted peanuts and a special guest. One man's redemption against Otis and stay puft.
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of From A to Arbitration is a passionate critique of the current union leadership, specifically targeting the perceived inaction and lack...
Episode 146: The Weir Report part 2
30 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of From A to Arbitration continues the discussion of the Weir Report, focusing on the "heroes" and "zeros" (or "studs" and "duds") within...
Episode 145: The Weir Report part 1
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of From A to Arbitration details the first part of the Weir Report, an investigation into charges against union president Brian Renfroe. ...
Episode 144: Dereliction of duty and the neutering of our DRT.
24 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of From A to Arbitration is a highly critical assessment of the current union leadership, particularly the union president and executive ...
Episode 143: Lions doing Lion type shit.
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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, emph...
Episode 142: Memphis mini-series part 4 'The closing'
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 com...
Episode 141: Memphis mini-series part 3: The Formal Step A
02 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 140: Memphis mini-series part 2
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of From A to Arbitration continues the "Memphis Mini-Series," focusing on the testimony of three witnesses in an arbitration case. Corey ...
Episode 139: Memphis mini-series. The Postal Inspector
18 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of From A to Arbitration introduces the "Memphis Mini-Series," focusing on a significant arbitration case involving a tragic incident at ...
Episode 138: Hey prez, step up for our B-Teams and other ramblings.
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of From A to Arbitration is a highly critical and passionate discussion regarding the current state of the union, specifically focusing o...
Episode 137: everything you'll need for 'Act of God' grievances.
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of From A to Arbitration is dedicated to providing detailed information and guidance on filing "Act of God" grievances. Corey emphasizes ...
Episode 136: For my friend
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 uni...
Episode 135: ACTIVISM!! My interview with Tyler Vasseur from Branch 9 in Minneapolis, a star in the making for the NALC
21 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of From A to Arbitration features an interview with Tyler Vasseur, a shop steward from Minneapolis, focusing on activism within the union...
Episode 134: Some salty salted peanuts. The grievance of the month-the 39-hour report
15 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Episode 133: Back inside the arbitration room. Closing arguments for management editing clock rings. Thanks to Cole Billups for his expertise.
07 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of From A to Arbitration presents the closing arguments in a 2020 arbitration case concerning the falsification of letter carrier clock r...
Episode 132: Our year-end review and what to expect for the new year.
31 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 131: Assorted goodies and getting back inside the arbitration room via an emergency placement.
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of From A to Arbitration is a closing argument and year-end review, covering both recent arbitration cases and broader union issues. Core...
Episode 130: Is it better to out-monster the monster or to be quietly devoured? Making sure we all have a seat at the NALC table!
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
Episode 129: Let's Talk
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 128: Salted Peanuts
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 un...
Episode 127: Salted peanuts...kinda
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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, parti...
Episode 126: Conditioning the frog
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 u...
Episode 125: Salted Peanuts
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 beg...
Episode 124: Salted peanuts with an emphasis on Management instructing us to curtail mail forcing us into an undertime status.
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 123: My opinion, The Observer, Management weaponizing the 1838c
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 122: Additional charges against our President and Executive Vice President. My pound of flesh
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Episode 121: Salted Peanuts
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of From A to Arbitration is a passionate and critical assessment of the current NALC leadership's approach to grievances, especially rega...
Episode 120: Undertime and Management's new City Delivery Pivoting Opportunity Model (CDPOM) tool. Meeting management head on with their new "tool" and how to defeat it.
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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, par...
Episode 119: Grieving the Decision letter instead of the Notice of Proposed Removal. Beating management's timeliness argument
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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, emphasiz...
Episode 118: Effectively grieving tv screens on the workroom floor displaying our route data. Brought to you by members of Discord.
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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, part...
Episode 117: Let's get back into an Arbitration.
04 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Episode 116: Mr. John Poskin gets in depth about Article 29
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features John Poskin discussing Article 29 limitations on the replication of driving privileges. Poskin begins by outlining the relevant ...
Episode 115: The anatomy of a Removal
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode details the "anatomy of a removal," focusing on a specific arbitration case where Corey and JB successfully defended a carrier against a ...
Episode 114: Attacking Letter of Demands.
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of From A to Arbitration features a discussion on letters of demand, focusing on Corey's perspective on how to effectively challenge mana...
Episode 113: Rally us. It's time for our leaders to lead.
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, while largely personal and emotional, focuses on the crucial need for union leadership to address the escalating issues concerning carri...