From A to Arbitration
Episodes
Episode 12: Article 35 and Defending Against Charges Due to Alcohol and Drug Addiction
24 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
***GET C-01928*** Corey discusses how to defend carriers in charges related to the disease of alcohol and/or drug addiction. He emphasizes that the un...
Episode 11: Defeating Stationary Events as well as Backing Based off of GPS tracking. Also deals with management spying and using covert techniques
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Corey discusses backing, stationary events, and street observations, focusing on how to use specific provisions in the M-39 handbook to challenge mana...
Episode 10: Tenure and The Bank of Good Will
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode discusses the importance of using tenure as an argument against discipline. He encourages listeners to use the "bank of goodwill," which ...
Episode 9 Part 3: Accidents and Examples of Behavior as well as Article 29
18 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
**PAGE 16-3 pg 254 JCAM examples of behavior** Corey continues his discussion on how to defend carriers against discipline after an accident, this tim...
Episode 9 Part 2: PS Form 1769/301 Accident Report
18 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Corey continues to discuss how to defend carriers against discipline related to accidents. He emphasizes the importance of Article 41.3P of the JCAM, ...
Episode 9 Part 1: Defenses Against Vehicle Accidents. Article 41.3.p
16 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is the first in a series of episodes focusing on accidents and how to defend carriers against management actions after an accident. Corey...
episode 8 Part 3: Vera d. Bugg and Attendance Related Discipline
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Corey continues discussing attendance-related discipline, specifically focusing on the concept of "deemed desirable and restricted sick leave." He exp...
Episode 8 Part 2: Deems Desirable and Restricted Sick Leave
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Corey discusses a specific type of attendance-related discipline, "deems desirable and restricted sick leave." He points out that management often tri...
Episode 8 Part 1: Attendance Related Discipline
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Corey talks about the importance of attendance-related discipline in the grievance process. He points out the low success rate of the union as well as...
Episode 7: The Charge
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode focuses on the charge and discipline process in labor grievances. Corey emphasizes the importance of scrutinizing the charge itself, ensu...
Episode 6: Article 16.2 Discussion and Using It To Our Benefit
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Corey explains the importance of understanding the "official discussion" requirement in Article 16.2 of the Joint Contract Administration Manual (JCAM...
Episode 5: Discipline and the Request for Information
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Corey explains what to do when a carrier receives discipline from management. The most important initial step is to have the carrier sign the discipli...
Episode 4: Office of Inspector General and Postal inspectors Investigation
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Corey discusses the Office of Inspector General (OIG) and Postal Inspectors, highlighting their tendency towards dishonesty. He shares his experience ...
Episode 3: The Investigative Interview
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Corey discusses the importance of the investigative interview in the grievance process, and how a poorly conducted interview can jeopardize the entire...
Episode 2: The Steward
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
All about the shop steward and advice from Corey to stewards, including certification via Article 17, the workroom floor environment, work ethic and i...
Episode 1: Introduction
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Corey Walton, a 27+ year city letter carrier and shop steward since 2006, introduces his podcast "From A to Arbitration" aimed at helping people navig...