Classes of Mail

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Michael Shares His Route Inspection Checklist for CARRIERS Feb 07, 2026

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Michael came up with a route inspection checklist that's aimed at CARRIERS (not stewards). It's filled with a ton of useful advice on how to make the most of your route inspection, and how to give your steward as much ammunition as possible for any grievances after the fact.

Michael and I Address the New Attendance Interview and the Interpretive Dispute Feb 03, 2026

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Michael and I talk news! A final kidney update before my surgery, and the two topics mentioned in the title. For the attendance interview, we go through all the questions in an investigative interview template that has been circulating on social media, to be used against carriers who use their earned benefit of sick leave. We have suggestions on how to answer these awful questions.

Lino Miranda Talks about CREA, the Delay of Mail, and His Two Documentaries Jan 31, 2026

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Lino Miranda came on to Classes of Mail to talk about the two documentaries he's produces, which expose the Post Office's systemic delay of deliverable mail. We talk about the reaction he got, the legalities of recording on postal premises, and the harm done by the delay of mail. Finally, we talk about CREA, Lino's artificial intelligence grievance research tool.

Michael Gets Another Chance to Rant Jan 30, 2026

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OK, the first one wound up being pretty well received, so Michael is back for more. In this episode, Michael talks about unadjudicated discipline, deems desirable, and much more.

Region 12 NBA Candidate Bill Kriebel Jan 27, 2026

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Bill Kriebel talks about his run for NBA in Region 12.

JCAM Article 7, Part 2 of 3 Jan 24, 2026

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Holy moly this article is LONG! This section covers transferring to other installations, and the conversion of CCAs/PTFs to full-time regular. It also covers the prohibitions on crossing crafts.

The Rest of the OIG Report Jan 21, 2026

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Michael and I read the remainder of the OIG report on grievances. This episode covers the OIG's recommendations, and the Post Office's response.

The Full OIG Report on Grievances Jan 17, 2026

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In this episode, Michael and I read the OIG report that discusses how much money management wastes by not following the contract. During the 3-year period the OIG investigates, it totaled A BILLION DOLLARS!

Domestic Mail Manual 508 "Recipient Services" Jan 15, 2026

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This episode is what Classes of Mail is all about. We do a deep dive into the Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) Section 508. In this section, we learn about what makes a proper mailbox, how we're supposed to handle "refused" mail, what we do when a person doesn't pick up their vacation hold in a timely manner, and SO MUCH MORE!

Plans for the LA Convention, and Unrelated Parking Rules While Delivering Jan 12, 2026

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Michael and I talk about what we have planned for the LA Convention, and a few other items of interest.

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