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Classes of Mail

This podcast is intended to empower city letter carriers. Through education, we"ll make ourselves better carriers who are immune to discipline and mistreatment by management, and are forces for positive change and reform within our own union. I do not speak for the USPS or NALC (or anybody else, for that matter!), this is not an official USPS or NALC podcast, and all opinions and advice are my own or my guests". Submit feedback, questions, or topic suggestions to classesofmail@gmail.com .

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30:39

The Request for Informatin

Classes of Mail ·

2025/05/23

Michael is back in studio to set the record straight on the timeliness of the request for information. He's fired up!

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45:03

Michael Rivera Discusses His Charges against Renfoe...

Classes of Mail ·

2025/05/19

Michael Rivera joins us from San Diego to talk about the charges he filed against Renfroe and Barner, the dismissal of those charges, and his follow-up charges against the entire Executive Council. We go over the constitutional process, the duties and obligations of our national officers, and the express will of the members of the NALC.

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33:41

The Reform of Branch 2502 - IT'S WORKING!

Classes of Mail ·

2025/05/17

Credit where credit is due: the branch officers are making more of an effort to abide by our bylaws. It's highly satisfying. This episode also includes a few corrections, and an important announcement right at the beginning.

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30:17

My Exciting Role (really) on the Committee on Bylaws

Classes of Mail ·

2025/05/15

My branch has proposed some bylaw changes. Turns out they're a lot more interesting than I initially thought. TO BE CLEAR, I am fine with the proposed changes. But the way it was presented... Well... Give it a listen.

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59:43

How to File a Grievance (Featuring Michael Brasaemle)

Classes of Mail ·

2025/05/06

Michael talks to us about the process of filing a grievance at the Informal A level. I ask lots of questions. (Let's assume I'm asking the questions as a courtesy to our listeners, rather than because of my boundless ignorance.)

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48:10

The Article about Us in the Nevada Letter Carrier

Classes of Mail ·

2025/05/02

The Goodest Oldest Boy wrote an article about us in the state newsletter! We're famous! Michael and I read the article, and respond to it.

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43:00

Eric Ellis Talks Retirement and Legislation

Classes of Mail ·

2025/04/28

Eric Ellis is back with an important message about pending legislation in Congress that will affect our retirement age and our pensions amounts. Eric describes the legislation, and offers concrete steps letter carriers can take to protect ourselves. (Donate to LCPF!) We also talk about those solicitors who claim to be "retirement consultants," or whatever, and are trying to get their hands on your TSP.

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35:05

Abuses of Power

Classes of Mail ·

2025/04/26

Michael joins me to talk about the abuses of power we endure, at the local level all the way up to national. And we offer solutions for how to deal with those abuses.

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32:51

Michael and I Answer Questions from the Mailbag!

Classes of Mail ·

2025/04/23

We answer your questions.

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26:49

Activists Call for a Special Meeting of the NALC

Classes of Mail ·

2025/04/20

We're joined by Jenna Morin and Stephanie Lagreca to talk about their push for a special meeting to address the NALC's bargaining positions heading into the next contract. This is an important movement that aims to put the power of the NALC back where it belongs: with the membership.Here is the link to their upcoming Zoom meeting for branch presidents. The meeting will be on Tuesday, April 23, 2025, at 8 PM Eastern.https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83269687443?pwd=qbJm7fYeqFo8Ff8mVopuG3QzUESF2q.1

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42:50

Virgilio Goze Talks about Resolutions and Bylaw Changes

Classes of Mail ·

2025/04/19

There are steps that everyday, regular letter carriers can take in order to affect positive change. Virgilio and I talk about what the actual process is for proposing resolutions for the National Convention, and for proposing bylaw changes in your branch.

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41:32

Carrier Academy - The End of Module 1

Classes of Mail ·

2025/04/15

In this episode, I wrap up Module 1 from the Carrier Academy. We talk about the scanners, and about using the time clock properly.

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31:10

The Charges Against Us Were Withdrawn!

Classes of Mail ·

2025/04/12

It's more good news for the good guys. While I was out on a date with my wife, Michael held down the fort at the general membership meeting. At that meeting, the defamation charges put forth by our branch's election chair were withdrawn.

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47:53

We Won at the National Committee on Appeals!

Classes of Mail ·

2025/04/09

Michael is in studio to talk about our successful decision regarding our branch elections.

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33:40

The Perverse Incentives of Business Unionism

Classes of Mail ·

2025/04/05

Michael joins me to talk about some of the core dysfunctions of our union, and how we think they can be fixed.

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18:45

Michael and I Will Keep Fighting

Classes of Mail ·

2025/04/01

Michael and I go over some victories we've achieved lately, and talk about what our future holds.

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36:34

The Actual Arbitrator's Decision

Classes of Mail ·

2025/03/26

In today's episode, I read the actual decision of Arbitrator Nolan. He goes over the arguments that were made on both sides, which is pretty enlightening, and then details his decision.

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20:01

We Have a New Contract

Classes of Mail ·

2025/03/25

Arbitrator Nolan issued his decision today, and it's binding, so that means we have a new contract. I'll read the NALC's article on the agreement, and share my thoughts along the way.

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25:27

Carrier Academy continued - Safety and the JSOV

Classes of Mail ·

2025/03/17

We're getting back to education here, and continuing on with the Carrier Academy. In today's episode, we go over the basics of using your scanner as a time clock. We also cover some principles of safety, with an emphasis on safe lifting. Finally, we read the Joint Statement on Violence and Behavior in the Workplace, and we discuss its principles.

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89:30

The Big Meeting

Classes of Mail ·

2025/03/10

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.)

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