From A to Arbitration
Episodes
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...
Episode 112: Some tidbits. Article 18 No Strike. Shut that talk up.
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode centers on Article 18, the no-strike clause of the postal contract. Corey strongly cautions against any social media or informal discussi...
Episode 111: Some more muddled Bullsh*t and a refresher course on the past practice of doing union work, on the clock, at our union hall.
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode discusses several hot topics, including Corey's recent experience with online criticism and the passionate defense he received from liste...
Episode 110: Come at me bro
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of From A to Arbitration, despite technical difficulties, focuses on the critical issue of intentional falsification of heat-related trai...
Episode 109: It has officially hit the fan
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a passionate and lengthy discussion centered on the escalating issue of heat-related safety concerns for postal workers, and the union...
Episode 108: The Charges. The warriors coming out to play.
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of From A to Arbitration is a passionate critique of the NALC's leadership and management's handling of heat-related safety issues, speci...
Episode 107: Everything you'll need to defeat roll-away run-away discipline.
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode delves into the topic of rollaway runaway accidents and how to combat potential disciplinary actions against postal workers. Corey begins...
Episode 106: For our brother Eugene Gates Jr. Your passing will not be in vain.
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a powerful and emotionally charged response to the death of letter carrier Eugene Gates Jr. in Dallas, Texas. Corey expresses deep ang...
Episode 105: I'm not the one, pony boy. Everything we need to beat stationary events discipline. Business agents quit selling us out.
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of From A to Arbitration is a highly critical and passionate discussion about Corey's frustrations with the NALC's leadership and managem...
Episode 104: Special guest Mr. Cole Billups goes in depth about the anatomy of a grievance file.
11 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is hosted by Cole Billups, a shop steward in Asheboro, North Carolina, delves into the anatomy of a grievance file. The episode is aime...
Episode 103: My ideology, Discussing the Arbitrators view on management requiring medical documentation for calling in sick 3 days or less.
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of From A to Arbitration focuses on challenging management's requests for medical documentation when an employee calls in sick for three ...
Episode 102: Fight for our safety and understand our rights.
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of From A to Arbitration is a highly critical discussion of the NALC's leadership and management tactics, focusing on Corey's frustration...
Episode 101: making sure we are playing chess and not checkers with our heat training grievance. salted peanuts and grieving certified mail in the dps.
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a lengthy discussion, primarily focused on Corey's frustration with the union's response to various issues, particularly the falsifica...
Episode 100: salted peanuts. Basics on the informal A meeting and the importance of 613 time not 513 time.
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of From A to Arbitration is a highly critical and passionate discussion about Corey's frustration with the NALC leadership, particularly ...
Episode 99: JB's salted peanuts. 3999 & demonstrated performance. Grieving return to work letters requiring signatures.
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, featuring Corey and Jason “J.B.” Leath discussing various issues concerning letter carriers' rights and grievances. Leath ad...
Episode 98: Spicy salted peanuts with an emphasis on HERO training falsification.
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode focuses on grievances related to alleged management misconduct and the lack of support from the union. Corey begins by acknowledging JB L...
Episode 97: Me & from A to Arbitration
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Corey recounts a personal experience where he faced intimidation from postal inspectors and the subsequent decision to join the union. He now passiona...
Episode 96: The possum or the Lion, which is it? Salted peanuts
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode focuses on the perceived weakness of the NALC in addressing carrier concerns, likening the union to a possum, not a lion. Corey critiques...
Episode 95: The enemy of my enemy is my friend. Salted peanuts
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The episode leverages the adage, "The enemy of my enemy is my friend," to illustrate their support for rural carriers who are also negatively impact...
Episode 94: John Poskin doin some salted peanuts as he's rubber banded to my microphone.
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, Corey, introduces John Poskin who provides an in-depth analysis of filing grievances, particularly focusing on PS form 8190 and its corr...
Episode 93: Salted Peanuts
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode Corey begins by expressing gratitude to his team, emphasizing the importance of their online platforms like the website, Facebook page, D...
Episode 92: Forgiveness and salted peanuts
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Corey apologizes for a technical issue and expresses his dedication to educating and supporting union members. He emphasizes the importance of filin...
Episode 91: I Love You
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Corey criticizes the lack of support and representation from union leadership, arguing that the root cause of this failure is a "lack of love." He emp...
Episode 90: Bob Ross aka JB doing a bit of salted peanuts
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The episode centers around educating letter carriers about their rights, particularly regarding grievances against management. JB emphasizes the impor...
Episode 89: Memphis, Jason Atchley & hope for a new beginning
26 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Corey details an account of a significant arbitration case in Memphis. He emphasizes the case's importance due to the "toxic working environment" in t...
Episode 88: THE Mike Caref, National Business Agent Region 3, getting us ready for collective bargaining. Special thank you to Cole Billups for saving my sanity.
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Business Agent, Mike Caref joins the show. Caref emphasizes the upcoming collective bargaining negotiat...
Episode 87: Shatter the damn podium, Article 8 & muscle memory.
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Corey provides a passionate analysis of Article 8 of the National Agreement, detailing its complexities and emphasizing the importance of "muscle memo...
Episode 86: Salted Peanuts
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Corey dedicates a significant portion of the episode to informing listeners about their rights as postal workers, particularly focusing on strategies ...
Episode 85: Salted peanuts with an emphasis on management's denial of advanced sick leave request
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode centers on a conflict between Corey and the leadership of the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC). Corey defends his decision ...
Episode 84: Vincent Sombrotto - Captain my Captain!
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Corey expresses his frustration with the lack of strong leadership within his postal worker's union. He argues that the union lacks a powerful figure ...
Episode 83: The quitter, the coward, and the Boogeyman
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Corey reflects on the rewarding experience of empowering letter carriers to advocate for themselves and celebrate victories. He contrasts this with th...
Episode 82: Eight is enough: Basics of Article 8. Authored by Chris Strickland & Jason Atchley. Narrated by Corey Walton
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode focuses on Article 8 of a labor union contract. Article 8, which defines work hours, overtime, and pay guarantees, is very important bu...
Episode 81: I forgot. Salted Peanuts
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The episode features a collection of anecdotes and advice for postal workers navigating labor disputes with management. Corey emphasizes the importanc...
Episode 80: JB and an ode to a good friend. JB goes in depth about quarterly overtime grievances. From the From A to Arbitration team, Merry Christmas happy holidays and we will talk to yall next year.
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
JB explains in great detail how to interpret local overtime records and file a grievance if overtime has not been distributed equitably among employee...
Episode 79: The distinguished Mr. John Poskin educating us on grieving transfer denials.
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The episode features a guest speaker, John Poskin, a union steward with extensive experience in handling transfer grievances. Poskin provides a detail...
Episode 78: Defeating the hour office time; a short literary composition expository in nature authored by Richard Ray and Sean Killeen
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A letter carrier, Richie Ray, successfully grieved a new policy that imposed a blanket 60-minute office time for all carriers, regardless of mail volu...
Episode 77: My state of our Union address
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The episode highlights various grievances and concerns raised by members of a union regarding the lack of representation and support from their leader...
Episode 76: The Shepherd Mike Caref going behind the scenes on upcoming contract negotiations
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Corey talks about contract negotiations with a guest, Mike Caref. Corey then goes over the 2023 contract negotiations, talking about ...
Episode 75: Trapping a lion. Julio Cesar Chavez. Grieving Management removing our hard plastic trays from our cases
06 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Corey discusses a grievance filed in 2014 regarding the placement of hard plastic trays used for mail delivery. Management instructed carriers to stor...
Episode 74: My Dad, a removal, is your business agent a shepherd or a sheepherder? Dealing with relevancy letters.
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Corey discusses relevancy letters, removals, and formal step A meetings. He emphasizes the importance of the formal step A process as a critical junct...
Episode 73: Reviews. Grieving residual mail in the DPS
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The episode is about residual mail and the DPS process. Corey discusses several arbitration cases related to this issue, highlighting the disagreement...
Episode 72: JB, the expert, dealing with Management performing craft work. An expert doing expert things as only an expert can.
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a discussion about how to identify and grieve violations of the union contract when a 204-B supervisor is performing bargaining unit w...
Episode 71: Question and answer time with Executive Vice President Brian Renfroe.
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A discussion between Corey and Brian Renfroe, executive vice president for the National Association of Letter Carriers. They discuss several topics, i...
Episode 70: Special guest the honorable Mike Caref, Business agent region 3, rubber banded to my microphone. Topics cover non-compliance and failure to follow instructions
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Mike Caref, Business Agent Region 3. Caref discusses remedies for non-compliance grievances and disciplinary actions for failure...
Episode 69: Buster Douglas, the mirror and the note from the principal's office. Effectively grieving Management not allowing us to case SPRs and Management attempting to hold us to 5 minutes pm office time.
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode discusses two prevalent issues among postal workers: management's imposition of a 5-minute PM office time limit and the prohibition of ca...
Episode 68: The love affair. Effectively grieving management changing our start times.
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode focuses on the grievance process regarding management's practice of changing start times. Corey emphasizes the importance of a "searing, ...
Episode 67: Beating the Red Line Policy (its coming to a station near you). Talking TIAREAP. A follow up to the knock and drop policy.
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Corey discusses TIAREAP and redline policy, two policies that affect mail carriers and their routes. He gives a detailed explanation ...
Episode 66: William Wallace, picking a fight the 3996 and 1571
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Corey starts by acknowledging that he messed up the audio for last week's episode, which was very long, and apologizes for the inconvenience. He then...
Episode 65: JB goes in depth about the grievance procedure/process, CCAs doing rural carrier work, the workhour workload report
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast episode focuses on the importance of union stewards and their role in protecting the rights of city letter carriers. JB discusses the gri...
Episode 64: Humbled, Branch 11 'The Beautiful Ones', why I do what I do aka the mechanic, my eviction notice, tidbits and City/Rural disputes
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Corey discusses the importance of union stewards, the difficulties of dealing with management, and the ongoing battle between city and rural carriers....
Episode 63: Midweek surprise. Making sure we are grieving unsafe scanner messages and other tidbits
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a midweek edition focusing on urgent safety concerns. Corey addresses a nationwide scanner message stating "When possible, take approv...
Episode 62: The good, the bad, the ugly. M-01983
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode delves into a lengthy discussion of the M-01983 memo, which outlines the Technology Integrated Alternate Route Evaluation and Adjustment ...
Episode 61: I know what you did. Discussing the new memos. M-1982 M-1984
24 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode delves into Corey's response to new USPS memos (M-01982 and M-01984) concerning route adjustments, connecting it to a past grievance expe...
Episode 60: A tainch of encouragement and dealing with management's constant violations of the 12- and 60-hour rule. Let's think outside the box here
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Corey is discussing the 12 and 60-hour rule and how management is attempting to abuse it using new memos and the PET (Performance Engagement Tool) sys...
Episode 59: 1 year anniversary baby!! Dealing with PET. Making sure we are prepared to battle Management when they use PET
10 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Corey celebrates the one-year anniversary of their podcast, "From A to Arbitration," which focuses on educating letter carriers about their rights. Th...
Episode 58: A conglomeration of route protection wonderfulness. Making sure we are getting every second we are due.
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode focuses on route protection for letter carriers, specifically regarding the new scanners and the time standards associated with them. C...
Episode 57: The power of the 8190, the fangs of the jackal. Protecting our routes and other assorted goodies.
26 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode focuses on protecting routes, addressing concerns about a new scanner's performance and potential issues with timekeeping and delivery ac...
Episode 56: The rooster and the hens. Defeating the charge of AWOL on a non-scheduled day.
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode focuses on the issue of being charged with AWOL (Absent Without Leave) on a non-scheduled day. Corey explains that this is an impossible ...
Episode 55: How to deal with a toxic co-worker. Protecting your flock
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode focuses on the challenging topic of dealing with toxic coworkers in the workplace. Corey emphasizes that while addressing such issues is ...
Episode 54: Ergonomics, my foot and protecting our brothers and sisters from long term injury
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode discusses ergonomics in the workplace, focusing on a 2014 grievance filed by Corey against management. Corey highlights the union's effor...
Episode 53: Paying homage to my mentor Lew Drass & the wolf James Henry. Dealing with heat related grievances: everything you'll need to file a successful grievance against management.
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode focuses on the importance of carrier safety, particularly in relation to heat-related illnesses. Corey starts by wishing a happy retireme...
Episode 52: Rated MA, my heart, JB the dog trainer dealing with Dois, Pet, 3996 and red line policy. See description below for subject matter start times
15 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast episode features JB, who expresses concern about management overreach and emphasizes the importance of union education. JB criticizes man...
Episode 51: Special guest NBA Mike Caref, the challenge, The expert dissecting Article 16.7
08 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of From A to Arbitration, hosted by Corey, features a special guest, Mike Caref, a National Business Agent from Region 3. The episode beg...
Episode 50: Defining mitigating factors. Grieving unsafe scanner messages.
02 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode focuses on mitigating factors in grievances and a specific grievance related to unsafe scanner messages. Corey discusses the importance o...
Episode 49: The saga of the Formal Step A. Being the King and Queen of your installation
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Corey talks to shop stewards about the importance of the formal Step A meeting in the grievance process. They emphasize that this step is crucial be...
Episode 48: The inmate and The Informal Step A meeting. Be about that action
18 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Corey talks about the importance of the informal Step A meeting in the grievance process. He emphasizes the need for new shop stewards to understand w...
Episode 47: The autobiography & the greatest Holiday Scheduling breakdown ever recorded. Narrated by Jason 'JB' Leath
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode discusses how to approach grievances related to holiday scheduling. They emphasize the importance of building a strong case file with det...
Episode 46: Bad ass Bresee, the test, and discussing Article 5 & Past Practice grievances.
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Corey talks about past practice grievances and how they are often successful in arbitration. He discusses the importance of understanding the concept ...
Episode 45: Jeremy McCall, The Patriot, the white pages and defeating the WOO and DOV
27 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode discusses the concept of "dispatch of value, window of operation" and explains how management uses it to justify violating Article 8 of t...
Episode 44: The Dispatch Of Value (dov) the Window Of Operation (woo) and my Grandson. Beating the WOO & DOV
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Corey discusses the concept of dispatch of value, window of operation and how management uses it to justify violating Article 8 of the national agreem...
Episode 43: General Hospital, AJ Breaux, Lake Charles and the escalated monetary award. Wrapping up the request for an escalated remedy
13 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode focuses on escalated monetary awards in arbitration cases related to the noncompliance with cease-and-desist orders by management. Corey ...
Episode 42: The cease and desist, the four ways stop and the night stick. Dealing with an escalated monetary award.
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode focuses on understanding and utilizing escalated monetary awards in grievance arbitrations. Corey emphasizes the importance of documentin...
Episode 41: The fruit basket, the sell, and Deems Desirable. Jason Leath goes in depth on Deems.
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
JB joins to discuss the complex issue of "Deems Desirable," a policy allowing supervisors to request medical documentation for absences of three days ...
Episode 40: Last Chance Agreements (LCA) & The Arbitration
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Corey discusses the complexities of "last chance agreements" (LCAs), legal documents that offer employees a final opportunity to maintain employment...