Classes of Mail

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Michael Brasaemle Returns to Discuss the Role of this Podcast Jan 09, 2025

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We address some accusations put forward by our union officers, saying that what we're doing on this podcast is divisive and counterproductive. Obviously we disagree.

Why We Have to Fight Jan 06, 2025

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Just a short pep talk. Keep up the fight!

The Democratization of Information (Knowledge is Power) Dec 27, 2024

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In this episode, I'll talk about a change I'm seeing in the way our union is being run. The rank-and-file are getting more and more power, because they are no longer being kept in the dark. Podcasts like From A to Arbitration are empowering carriers with information that shifts the balance of power away from management, and away from the gool old boy network that has been running our union for too long. Let's keep it going.

Carrier Academy - Slides 12 through 24 Dec 21, 2024

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We learn more today about the laws that govern the Post Office. We'll also talk about some jargon that's unique to the Post Office. Finally, we talk about why supervisors are often of such low quality.

Tyler Vasseur Votes NO! Dec 19, 2024

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Tyler Vasseur is back on Classes of Mail. He puts the failings of our Tentative Agreement in a historical perspective, and talks about why we need to reject this agreement for the benefit of our own work/life balance, and for future generations of letter carriers. Your vote matters. Be the voice our union needs. To join Build a Fighting NALC, head to fightingNALC.com and sign up today!

A Wild, Wild Branch Meeting - Part 3 of 3 Dec 14, 2024

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In this episode, Michael and I talk about the charges that were brought against us by the election chair. Labor laws are pretty clear that union members have free speech, and that freedom specifically includes the right to be critical of union officials. But here we are. Enjoy!

A Wild, Wild Branch Meeting - Part 2 of 3 Dec 12, 2024

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In part two, we get into the election portion of our branch meeting. Tough questions were asked by the crowd, and NOT answered by our branch officers. To say it was lively would be an understatement.

A Wild, Wild, Branch Meeting, Part 1 of 3 Dec 10, 2024

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In this episode, Michael Brasaemle comes over to talk about what went down at our most recent branch meeting. We wound up needing THREE EPISODES to cover everything. This first episode covers my effort to force the president of my branch to fulfill his obligation under our bylaws to fill vacancies. Specifically, the steward position at my station that has been vacant for a year. This is what it looks like when you go up against entrenched branch officers who have been there upwards of 30 years.

Richard Vala - Campaign Manager and Lifelong Friend Dec 03, 2024

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Today I am joined by a friend going back to Junior High. He is my primary sounding board for most of my activism within the union. And he served as my primary advisor for my run for vice president. Today, you will hear an outsider's perspective on what's been going on at my branch, and my history with the post office and the union. There are significant insights in this episode about who I am as a person. It's a great conversation, between two old friends.

An Updated Look at the Tentative Agreement Nov 28, 2024

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WE'RE STILL VOTING NO! But now we have better reasons. Listen in for a more thoughtful analysis of some of what's known about the Tentative Agreement.

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