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The Big Meeting Mar 10, 2025

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This is the conclusion to Michaels and my efforts to bring our branch officers into compliance with our Bylaws, the Constitution, and the election rules. Did the rule of law prevail... Listen to find out. (Spoiler: it prevailed in the sense that the Branch voted, and we will respect the expressed will of the Branch.)

The Forces of Change in Branch 36 Mar 04, 2025

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I am again joined by Carlton Pinto and Brian Gutierrez of Branch 36 in New York City. They talk about what it takes to run for office, and why it's so important to be guided by a deep passion to help your fellow carriers and reform your branch. We get into some of the issues that their branch has in common with mine, and we offer guidance for those who are ready to get involved.

Note: There was some confusion over the way election appeals work with the Department of Labor. Bottom line: seek your own counsel.

The Will of the Branch, the Voice of the Branch, and the Good Ol' Boys Who Disrespect Them Mar 02, 2025

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The NALC gives great deference to the will of the Branch, and ensures that its members have the final word at the Branch level. Further, any appeals to decisions made by the Branch must have a representative from the Branch to rebut such an appeal, and to represent in writing the will of the Branch. My Branch president decided that he was in the best position to be such a representative. "I'm the president. I speak for the Branch." But did he?... Listen in and find out.

A Contract Is Only As Good As Its Enforcement Mechanisms Feb 27, 2025

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A contract is only as good as its enforcement mechanisms. Abiding by the contract needs to be easier than breaking the contract. Michael joins me to talk about our own contract, and why it is that management finds it so easy to violate its terms.

Brian Renfroe's Visit with Next Generation Carriers Feb 25, 2025

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On this episode, Michael and I give our reaction to Renfroe's Zoom meeting with Next Generation Carriers. We highly recommend you download it. Here's the link:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ZJPDJrE9wLdlSPjiiwlIL?si=KnyewvNNQl-Bsi5BASwyXg

We also talk a bit about the threat of privatization.

An unscripted chat with Michael Brasaemle Feb 24, 2025

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Michael stopped in for a chat. This episode was recorded BEFORE the big news about expedited arbitration.

The Reform Movement in Branch 36 Feb 20, 2025

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Today's guests are Carlton Pinto (candidate for president), Brian Gutierrez (candidate for executive vice president), and Tayry Vega (candidate for financial secretary), from Branch 36 in New York City. They are challenging an incumbent president who has been a branch officer for 30 years. We talk about some of the changes they want to make to the way the branch runs, and the way the branch responds to its members. We also talk about what it's like to carry mail and live in one of the most expensive cities in America.

David Grosskopf Talks about Leadership Feb 17, 2025

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Today's guest is David Grosskopf, president of Branch 3 in Buffalo. He talks to us about what it means to be a leader.

Don't Get Fired for Calling in Sick Feb 14, 2025

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Failure to be regular in attendance is the number one reason carriers get disciplined at the Post Office. Michael joins me to talk about how you can avoid getting fired for calling in sick.

We're Bringing in the A-Team Feb 11, 2025

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My letter to Renfroe, pleading for his help in restoring order to our branch, has been answered. A team of investigators appointed by the National Business Agent has been appointed to step in and take over ALL of our outstanding Article 10 charges, including the already-adjudicated charges against Michael and me.

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