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This podcast is a spin-off from the Classes of Mail podcast. Each episode will be short (about 5 minutes), and will cover topics that will empower you as a letter carrier. Listen on your way to work and learn your contractual rights, get pro tips for delivering the mail and staying safe, and hear messages aimed at improving your quality of life as a City Letter Carrier.
The views expressed on this podcast are inherently my own, or those of my guests. They do not represent the official positions of the USPS, the NALC, or any other person or organization
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- Don't Get Eaten by Dogs · 5 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 81In my 20+ years of experience, I've been attacked by dogs more than 100 times. I've never been bitten. In this episode, I share with you my top three tips for not getting bit by…
- Doing What Management Tells You, Takes you Longer · 4 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 80When management observes carriers, they often critique the way the carriers are working. Almost always, those critiques are about things which, when followed, wind up taking…
- You Should ALWAYS Grieve Your Discipline · 5 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 79Just like the title says. Even if you think you're guilty, you should still give your discipline to your steward to file a grievance.
- Signing for Parcels via Informed Delivery · 5 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 78It turns out there's a feature in Informed Delivery that lets residents sign for stuff electronically.
- Your Steward Needs the Whole Story · 4 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 77i give a brief discussion about the "Rule of Reason," and how it relates to overtime on your own route when you're an 8-hour carrier.
- Counting (Sequence Numbers) on Your Political Mail · 4 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 76Some of the bundles of mail we receive has sequence numbers printed on the address label, which makes them very easy to quickly count. This includes political ads. Knowing how…
- M-1769 Protects You from Management Pressure · 5 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 75I read the settlement that helps us push back against management bullying.
- Route Maintenance Is Part of Your Route · 5 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 74Take the time to keep your route clean and organized.
- The Value of Article 19 of our National Agreement · 5 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 73Article 19 incorporates our handbooks and manuals.
- The False Sense of Privacy at Union Meetings · 5 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 72It's not useful to pretend our union meetings are private
- Can You Put "Driving an FFV" on your 3996? · 4 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 71I discuss some of the valid reasons you might need overtime on your route.
- The Scanner Is Not Your Boss · 4 mnt · Musim 6 Episode 69We already have enough bosses. Don't let your scanner snitch you out.
- Management Will Lie to You · 4 mnt · Musim 6 Episode 68The only speed standard we have while performing our duties is while casing.
- Asking for Time to Case a New Route · 4 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 67Article 41.3.F in our National Agreement guarantees carriers a reasonable amount of time to learn a new route.
- DO NOT Work off the Clock · 4 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 66We're back! At least for a little while. I received a list of topics from a listener, and so I've recorded new episodes to cover those topics. If you want your topic to be…
- The 8-Hour Medical Restriction · 5 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 65DO NOT work beyond your medical restrictions
- You're Entitled to the First 8 Hours on Your Route · 6 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 64If you work less than 8 hours on your route, it might be a grievance
- Can I Get My Mail? · 6 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 63How should you handle it when you're servicing a cluster box or apartment, and a customer comes up and asks you if they can get their mail?
- Amending your 3996 · 5 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 62As you get more information, you should update your 3996.
