Classes of Mail

Latest Episodes:

M Document Highlights 1 to 150 Feb 23, 2024

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I'll read and discuss a selection of M Documents from M-00001 to M-00150. Topics include the fact that there is no set pace for street delivery, how to qualify for a special route inspection on an overburdened route, and the circumstances under which you may be required to provide medical documentation for your sick leave.

JCAM 26 through 29 Feb 19, 2024

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These articles cover employee uniforms, tort and financial claims against USPS and employees, and the suspension and reinstatement of driving privileges.

The Beauty of the M Documents Feb 15, 2024

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In this episode, I tell a brief story about how I came to find the results of the various committees and task forces ensconced in the JCAM. The results are published, often, in the Materials Reference System, also known as the M-Documents. I will read a series of summaries for these M-Documents, to give you an idea what's in there.

JCAM Articles 21 - 25 Feb 05, 2024

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These articles cover health benefits, leave for union duties, the right of the union to enter facilities, rules concerning bulletin boards, and higher level assignments like Carrier Technician.

AM and PM Office Duties Jan 30, 2024

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How long should it take you to hit the street in the morning? Management can claim one hour all they want, but the real answers are in the M-41. Same for PM office time. Five minutes? Not hardly. We'll go over the actual provisions in the M-41 that detail all of our AM and PM office duties.

JCAM Articles 17 through 20 Jan 26, 2024

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The Articles are getting smaller, so I decided to power through four of them. We cover the rights of stewards (17), we learn that we aren't allowed to strike (18), we learn that handbooks and manuals are contractually enforceable (19), and we talk about parking (20). Enjoy! Turns out I don't miss doing the accents.

JCAM Article 16 - Discipline Jan 22, 2024

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We're 2/3 of the way through the contract! This episode covers discipline procedures, and is a must-listen for all stewards.

What I've Learned from Being an OJI Jan 16, 2024

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In this episode, I will get to learn how to merge two audio files. YOU will get to learn about a bunch of little things that longtime carriers probably take for granted, but new carriers struggle with. Guaranteed you'll learn something new. Also, I feel like this episode has more mouth noises. I tried to get closer to the microphone so I'd have richer sound quality, but it may have led to more unwanted noises. If you noticed it, drop me a line.

JCAM Article 15 Jan 11, 2024

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This Article covers the grievance and arbitration procedures. It is a must-listen for any stewards or prospective stewards out there.

JCAM Article 14 Jan 07, 2024

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I'll give you three guesses what this episode is about.