Classes of Mail

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M-39 111 - 116 Apr 01, 2024

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It's time to turn the tables on management. We're going to read from the M-39, so we can learn all about the stuff management is supposed to be doing. I'll add commentary to what we read, talking about potential grievances, and emphasizing teachable moments. Let's hold management accountable!

JCAM 42 and 43 and Season 3 Preview Mar 28, 2024

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We'll finish up the JCAM, and then talk about what's coming in the next seasons of Classes of Mail.

The Rest of Article 41 Mar 25, 2024

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In this episode, we finally finish Article 41. We'll get to read about all the wonderful committees and task forces that are going to fix the cultural and technical problems of the USPS. Lucky us.

JCAM 41 Sections 4 and 5 Mar 21, 2024

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In this episode, we finally finish the contractual language of Article 41. However, there are SOOOO MANY memos at the end, I couldn't power through all of them. I'm going to need one more episode after this one to finally finish it off.

JCAM 41-3 Mar 18, 2024

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This is the fun section of Article 41, where we get to read a bunch of rules that cover how we deliver the mail.

LMOU - The Local Memorandum of Understanding Mar 14, 2024

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Today I will read from my own LMOU. It's only effective for the Las Vegas area, but it has provisions in it that are similar to LMOU's around the country. This episode will give you an idea of the kind of things that are covered, and it may give you ideas for changes you can make in your own LMOU when the new contract is ratified.

JCAM Article 41.2 Mar 11, 2024

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One more section down, only a few more to go. This section talks about seniority and relative standing, and gives more details on the opt hold-down process

Route Maintenance Mar 06, 2024

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In this episode, we'll discuss all the things you have to do when you have your own route. I go over how to make changes in your edit book, how to manage your 3982's (pink cards) for forwards, and much more.

JCAM 41.1 Mar 01, 2024

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This episode is shorter than usual, because it turns out I was a sleepy head, and I didn't do a great job of reading. I'm going to publish it anyway, because we're so close to the finish line with the JCAM. This section spells out the rules concerning bidding on routes.

JCAM Articles 30 - 36 Feb 26, 2024

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SIX big articles! We read about union and management cooperation, credit unions, local agreements, and a bunch of stuff in between. Enjoy!

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