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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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39:44

Mailbag and Pre-Election Jitters

Classes of Mail ·

2025/09/30

Michael and I answer some excellent questions from the mailbag, and we talk a little bit about tomorrow's Branch 2502 election.

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31:58

Even More Questions from the Mailbag

Classes of Mail ·

2025/09/27

More questions, more answers

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36:51

A Fun Break from the Election Drama

Classes of Mail ·

2025/09/24

Michael and I share fun stories from out on the route. We need a break from all the campaigning, and you probably do, too.

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38:42

Michael and I Hit the Campaign Trail

Classes of Mail ·

2025/09/22

The campaign is in full swing, and momentum is building for the good guys.

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64:43

We Have a Platform, and We Want to Help the Branch

Classes of Mail ·

2025/09/20

The Goodest Oldest Boy sent a letter to the retirees of our branch. To call it misleading is to be generous. Michael and I respond to his letter, and we elaborate of his claim that we "have no plans to make our Branch better."

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32:50

Mail Bag!

Classes of Mail ·

2025/09/18

Michael and I talk about the different procedures and policies that exist at installations and stations around the country, and why answering questions from the mailbag might not be as easy as we originally thought. But we still do it, because we're here to help.

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34:18

Future Director of Education - Paul Boulanger

Classes of Mail ·

2025/09/16

Paul Boulanger and I are both passionate about education. In this interview, we talk about what the newly recreated Director of Education will actually do, and what Paul's priorities will be when he takes the helm.

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29:37

Meet Our Supporters

Classes of Mail ·

2025/09/13

Michael Brasaemle went a little nuts and paid to send out a mailer to our entire branch for our election. He printed all the flyers at home, bought nearly 2000 stamps and 2000 envelopes, and came over to my house for an envelope stuffing party. We had quite a few people show up to help. On this episode, you get to meet some of those people, and hear their stories.

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37:08

Discussion with My Campaign Advisor Rich Vala

Classes of Mail ·

2025/09/11

UPDATE: I am running for vice president, instead of secretary. Ballots for the election in Branch 2502 are out NOW!It's been about a year since my lifelong friend Rich Vala has joined me on the podcast. It's also been about a year since my branch had its tainted election. On September 3, 2025, I accepted the nomination for Vice President for Branch 2502. Now, we need you to vote.

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23:49

Class Warfare and Diet COLAs

Classes of Mail ·

2025/09/09

This episode has two topics, which wind up being related. In the first half of the episode, I get on my soap box and talk about why we, as workers, need to unite across class. We are wrongly villainizing other poor and struggling people, when the real enemy are those hoarding ludicrous amounts of wealth at the top of the class structure. (To skip this part, go to around the 12:00 mark.)The second half of the episode talks about what our diet COLAs really are. Spoiler alert: we ALL only get about 55%

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35:34

Hold onto Your Hat - The Nomination Meeting was WILD

Classes of Mail ·

2025/09/07

Just when you thought it was safe to go to the union hall... In this episode, Michael and I talk about what happens when you have a Presidential Ruling (actually, TWO presidential rulings!) from the national president, and then your branch president decides to defy those rulings. Shenanigans ensue, people are disenfranchised, and the Goodest Oldest Boy becomes an unlikely ally. For real, hold onto your hat for this one.

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32:54

Joshua Shrum "The Roseville Wrecking Ball" from...

Classes of Mail ·

2025/09/05

Joshua Shrum joins me via Zoom for an interview. We discuss the ever-more-crowded field of postal podcasting. More importantly, we discuss Joshua's upcoming run for vice president in Branch 4374.

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33:23

We Answer Questions from the Mailbag

Classes of Mail ·

2025/09/03

More questions, more answers

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39:52

David Grosskopf is Running for Trustee

Classes of Mail ·

2025/09/01

David Grosskopf joins me again. He's always a great guest, and this time he's here to discuss his run for national trustee. We talk about what trustees actually do, and what his role would be on the executive council. We also discuss his recent victory at arbitration regarding scanner data.I have come up with a reference guide for Robert's Rules of Order that people can use at branch meetings. Send me an email, or reach out to me on social media, if you want a copy.

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23:49

Come with Me on another VICTORY LAP!

Classes of Mail ·

2025/08/29

I got a letter in the mail yesterday from NALC Headquarters. It was unsolicited. As far as I knew, I had no outstanding issues pending at National. But I was wrong. it turns out my branch president tried one more hail Mary to disenfranchise the carriers in Branch 2502 by denying their right to run for office. The letter in my mailbox was an answer to that hail Mary. Guess how it went.

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53:43

Michael Caref Talks about His Platform

Classes of Mail ·

2025/08/26

I ask Mike about the positions he takes in his platform. We talk about training, the grievance process, and much more.

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60:17

The Caref4Prez Platform

Classes of Mail ·

2025/08/25

On this episode, I read the entirety of Mike Caref's platform. This is in preparation for my interview with him, which will air the following day.

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66:24

Ron Speakman of FedUp Talks about Workplace Injuries

Classes of Mail ·

2025/08/22

This is one of the most informative episode's I've ever done. Ron Speakman is an absolute treasure. He shares his knowledge about the worker's compensation system, and talks about what to do if you're injured on the job. Don't miss this one.

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35:20

Michael Visits the AFL-CIO Convention

Classes of Mail ·

2025/08/19

We get a few updates from Michael and from me. We announce our candidacy in the upcoming rerun of our tainted branch election, and we talk about some of the problems of mandating.

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21:25

We Got Another Presidential Ruling, and It's a BIG ONE

Classes of Mail ·

2025/08/15

I received a letter from Brian Renfroe today, answering my question of whether it's permissible for me to be nominated for a branch officer position in our upcoming re-run election, AND to be nominated to serve as a steward. Turns out, yes. Yes it is. This ruling will strengthen involvement and democracy in my branch, which is a good thing.

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