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Corey provides a link to his recent in-depth interview with Ron Speakman. He emphasizes the importance of honesty and transparency in his own commentary and discusses the ongoing challenges facing letter carriers. The episode features: Shoutouts: Recognition for dedicated union stewards, educators, and organizers. Fundraising Announcements: Informa…

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The CCA Corner Volume 4: An Impromptu Conversation with Alan Gegax 58:14

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In this episode, we sit down with Alan Gegax, from Classes of Mail. The interview discusses the treatment of City Carrier Assistants (CCAs), and the perception of CCA treatment from the East Coast. Gegax argues that CCAs are often mistreated by management and that the union does not do enough to protect them. He also discusses the importance of edu…

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The CCA Corner Volume 3: How to Survive Your 90 Days - A Comprehensive Guide 53:47

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This episode of CCA Corner provides a comprehensive guide for new City Carrier Assistants (CCAs) navigating their first 90 days at the post office. It covers both office and street procedures, emphasizing safety, accuracy, and the importance of union membership, and includes a guest feature from Richie Ray, host of Hot House with Richie Ray. Office…

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Episode 211: The Wolf, the post turtle, and another closing argument 1:38:27

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This episode discusses the ongoing conflict between city letter carriers and postal service management, focusing on management's manipulation of clock rings to falsely reduce recorded office time. Corey criticizes Renfroe for his inaction and perceived complicity with management, endorsing James Henry as the next president. Corey details a specific…

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Episode 210: A Hodgepodge of Insightful Goodies. 1:06:17

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This episode of From A to Arbitration is a "hodgepodge" of information: Corey provides updates on the upcoming release of his episode of Fed Up, and the increasingly popular CCA Corner. He then covers several topics: shout-outs to union leaders Ivan Butts (NAPS) and Chris Kelly (former NALC Branch 459); an email from management emphasizing safety a…

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The CCA Corner Volume 2: Proper Street Procedures And Management’s “Street Blitzes” 48:56

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In this episode of the CCA Corner, Badmouth and Mallory discuss the recent increase in "safety blitzes" conducted by management. We break down common violations, delve into the M-41 handbook for safe driving procedures, and provide essential tips for staying safe and avoiding disciplinary action. In this episode: • Understanding Safety Blitzes: Lea…

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Episode 209: Talking Tentative Agreement with Mr. David Noble 1:05:02

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Guest David Noble discusses the flaws in the recently negotiated tentative agreement (TA), arguing that President Renfroe's use of statistics is misleading and that he failed to account for the $3,369 loss in purchasing power since the last contract. Noble explains the three ways letter carriers receive pay increases (general wage increases, cost o…

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Episode 208: My tribute to a Titan, Mr. AJ Breaux. Enjoy your retirement, my brother. 1:07:50

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This episode of "From A to Arbitration" is a shorter episode due to a scheduling conflict, featuring updates on upcoming appearances on other podcasts and a tribute to retiring NALC member AJ Breaux. Corey discusses the ongoing vote on the tentative agreement, expressing strong disapproval and criticizing the current NALC leadership's dishonesty. H…

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Episode 207: The CLC part II 1:51:37

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This episode of "From A to Arbitration" features James Henry and various members of the Concerned Letter Carriers (CLC) slate advocating for a "no" vote on the proposed tentative agreement, citing its inadequacy in addressing letter carriers' needs. CLC members detail their backgrounds and reasons for supporting Henry's candidacy in the 2026 NALC e…

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Episode 206: Merry Christmas and some more 16.7 1:18:18

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This episode of "From A to Arbitration" discusses the ongoing issue of 16.7 violations, emphasizing the need for business agents to provide guidance to their members and highlighting management's tactics for targeting letter carriers. Corey analyzes a document outlining management's safety initiative, which he criticizes for its potential to be wea…

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Episode 205: Emergency TA episode with the Gunslinger Charlie Miller 1:36:34

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This emergency episode of From A to Arbitration features Charlie Miller discussing the newly released tentative agreement (TA). Miller, citing his extensive arbitration experience, analyzes several key provisions, highlighting problematic language in article 8 regarding overtime limits, noting that the 12-hour/60-hour protections apply only to full…

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Episode 204: The CCA Corner with Bad Mouth Morris: Volume 1 43:46

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This introductory episode of CCA Corner features Badmouth Morris advocating for CCA organization and empowerment. He criticizes the current tentative agreement (TA) for neglecting CCAs and calls for their mobilization, particularly in the upcoming election. Morris stresses the importance of education and empowerment, aiming to provide digestible in…

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Episode 203: Cry "Havoc!" and let slip the dogs of war. The Boogeyman and the Director of City Delivery 1:41:13

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This lengthy episode of "From A to Arbitration" announces Corey's acceptance of the position of Director of City Delivery on the CLC ticket, emphasizing his commitment to aggressively addressing management's harmful actions against letter carriers. He details his plans for a transparent administration, including weekly national Zoom meetings, and p…

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Episode 202: Let's get back into discipline. Beating the charge 1:01:37

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This episode focuses on strategies for challenging disciplinary actions based solely on the charges issued, without relying on additional information. Corey announces upcoming Sunday episodes, including a new segment, "CCA Corner," hosted by Badmouth Morris, aimed at uniting and empowering CCAs to combat their neglect by the current NALC administra…

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Episode 201: An evening with Mr. James Henry and the CLC 1:40:13

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This episode features several members of the Concerned Letter Carriers (CLC) introducing themselves and explaining their reasons for joining the movement. Corey announces a future episode featuring a roundtable discussion with CLC members and previews an upcoming episode focusing on strategies for dealing with narcissistic individuals. Ethel Bibbs,…

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Episode 200: Happy Thanksgiving!! 46:27

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This episode addresses the ongoing fallout from the tentative agreement, focusing on the need for a more militant union response and providing further education on 6-day counts. Corey begins with listener shout-outs and promotes several relevant podcasts, highlighting the growing number of resources available to letter carriers. He then clarifies a…

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Episode 199: One Hour of 6-day Count Stuff. Well, close to one hour 51:19

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This episode continues the educational series on 6-day counts, focusing on the procedures and regulations outlined in the 2018 NALC Route Inspection Pocket Handbook. Corey begins with listener shout-outs, promoting a vote-no rally and the "Tallest Nail" podcast. He then addresses issues with his email inbox, explaining that he is working to catch u…

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Episode 198: Soup Line, or Steak? You decide 1:06:55

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This episode addresses the reaction to the tentative agreement and provides further education on 6-day counts, focusing on strategies for challenging management's actions during route inspections. Corey begins with listener shout-outs and promotes several podcasts focused on union issues. He then clarifies that he has not blocked any emails sent to…

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Episode 197: Tough Love. Getting Back Into 6-Day Counts 1:32:02

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This episode continues the 6-day count education series, focusing on specific procedures and strategies for challenging management's actions during route inspections. Corey begins with listener shout-outs, promoting the work of several union activists and highlighting the "Tallest Nail" podcast, which focuses on CCA issues. He then addresses a list…

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Episode 196: How to deal with Liars and those with Narcissistic Tendencies. 1:17:50

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This episode focuses on strategies for dealing with chronic liars and individuals exhibiting narcissistic tendencies, particularly relevant in union grievance processes and arbitration hearings. Corey begins with a listener shout-out and promotes a vote-no rally against the tentative agreement. He then criticizes social media posts that attempt to …

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Episode 195: More 6-day count stuff 1:19:08

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This episode continues the 6-day count education series, focusing on the procedures and regulations outlined in the 2018 NALC Route Inspection Pocket Handbook. Corey begins with listener shout-outs and promotes the "Tallest Nail" podcast, which focuses on CCA issues and the upcoming contract vote. He then announces upcoming episodes, including a di…

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Episode 194: My interview with Mr. Charlie Miller and he's not happy and I like it 1:15:06

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This episode features Charlie Miller discussing the tentative agreement and the ongoing efforts to mobilize support for a "no" vote. Miller begins by sharing personal anecdotes about his early career, highlighting the significant improvements in letter carrier wages and benefits achieved through past union actions. He then contrasts this with the c…

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Episode 193: Back into 6-day counts 50:51

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This episode continues the 6-day count education series, focusing on the detailed procedures and regulations outlined in the 2018 NALC Route Inspection Pocket Handbook. Corey begins with listener shout-outs, highlighting the contributions of several stewards and promoting the "Hot House with Richie Ray" podcast. He then discusses a recent arbitrati…

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Episode 192: My discussion with Mr. Tyler Vasseur with Build A Fighting NALC concerning the tentative agreement and the Vote NO campaign. 41:55

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This episode features Tyler Vasseur of Build a Fighting NALC (BFN) discussing the recently released tentative agreement and BFN's planned "Vote No" campaign. Vasseur begins by expressing his strong disapproval of the tentative agreement, characterizing it as a significant setback for letter carriers and emphasizing the need for a more assertive app…

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Episode 191: My discussion with Mr. Mike Caref and the gang talking about the tentative agreement 1:16:35

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This episode features Mike Caref and several other branch presidents discussing the recently released tentative NALC contract agreement. Caref begins by describing the events leading up to the announcement of the tentative agreement, including the canceled meeting of national business agents in Houston and the subsequent meeting in Washington D.C. …

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Episode 190: My discussion with 'The Wolf' James Henry talking about the tentative agreement 52:24

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This episode features James Henry, NALC vice president and CLC presidential candidate, delivering a prepared statement on the tentative agreement and responding to listener questions. Henry begins by acknowledging the widespread disappointment among letter carriers regarding the tentative agreement and expresses his own strong disapproval, stating …

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Episode 189: My thoughts on the tentative agreement 30:51

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This episode expresses Corey's strong disapproval of the tentative NALC contract agreement, characterizing it as a concession to management that offers little to letter carriers. He begins by announcing upcoming podcast guests (Mike Caref, Tyler Vasseur, and James Henry) and a multi-part series on 6-day counts. He then addresses rumors about his en…

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Episode 188: A bit of chit chat and getting back into 6-day count. 2:24:26

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This episode focuses on the implications of Mike Caref filing charges against NALC President Renfroe and the need for a more militant union approach to combat management abuses. Corey begins with listener shout-outs and an advertisement for Brookfield Uniforms, emphasizing the importance of supporting businesses that value letter carriers. He then …

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Episode 187: Charges against President Renfroe brought forward by Brother Mike Caref 53:02

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In this episode, Corey interviews Mike Carref about the ongoing contract negotiations with the US Postal Service. Mike expresses frustration over the lack of transparency and progress in the negotiations, particularly the absence of a tentative agreement and the delayed arbitration dates. He criticizes President Renfroe's leadership, highlighting h…

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Episode 186: Mr. Caref, we got your back. Teaching our NBAs how to fight. Getting back into 6-day counts 2:31:40

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This episode delves deeper into the complexities of 6-day counts, providing detailed information and analysis to help letter carriers prepare for upcoming route inspections. Corey begins with listener shout-outs and an advertisement for Brookfield Uniforms, emphasizing the importance of supporting businesses that are supportive of letter carriers. …

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Episode 185: Continuing our 6-day counts. a few awards 1:24:26

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This episode continues the series on 6-day counts, providing detailed analysis of arbitration cases to help letter carriers prepare for upcoming inspections. Corey begins with listener shout-outs and an advertisement for Brookfield Uniforms, emphasizing the importance of supporting businesses that value letter carriers. He then recounts an incident…

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Episode 184: Question and answer period with The Mr. Mike Caref. 2:14:55

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This episode features a question-and-answer session with Mike Caref, focusing on his plans for the NALC presidency and addressing various concerns facing letter carriers. Caref begins by acknowledging the recent convention and expressing gratitude for the support he received. He then clarifies his position regarding the CLC, stating that while he i…

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Episode 183: The junkyard dogs. 6-day count continued 1:47:05

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This episode focuses on preparing letter carriers for upcoming 6-day counts, providing a detailed review of relevant handbook provisions and arbitration decisions. Corey begins with listener shout-outs and an advertisement for Brookfield Uniforms, emphasizing his support for businesses that show a commitment to letter carriers. He then corrects a p…

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Episode 182: My conversation with Rob and Calvin from Build a Fighting NALC (BFN) 44:59

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This episode features Rob and Calvin from Build a Fighting NALC (BFN), discussing their movement and plans for the upcoming contract negotiations. They begin by recounting the successful contract rally held in Pasadena, highlighting the strong member participation and the role of BFN in providing organizational support. They emphasize that such ral…

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Episode 181: Let's get into 6-day counts 1:46:47

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This episode delves into the complexities of 6-day counts, providing a comprehensive analysis of several arbitration cases to equip listeners with the knowledge to effectively handle these situations. Corey begins with listener shout-outs, expressing gratitude for their support and highlighting the contributions of various members and branches. He …

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Episode 180: Mike Caref talking National Rap Session on Sunday 09/08/2024 30:45

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This episode focuses on an upcoming nationwide rap session organized by Mike Caref to discuss the ongoing contract negotiations and strategize for a strong contract. Caref explains the session's goals: to analyze any tentative agreement (if reached), to utilize the recently passed open bargaining resolution to improve transparency and member engage…

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Episode 179: Getting ready for the 6-day count, volume one 2:40:42

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This episode focuses on preparing letter carriers for upcoming 6-day counts by providing in-depth analysis of several arbitration cases related to route adjustments and inspections. Corey begins by announcing plans for future episodes, including a multi-part series on 6-day counts and a new educational podcast series for the CLC. He expresses his g…

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Episode 178: Question and answer period with 'The Wolf' James Henry 2:31:32

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This episode features a question-and-answer session with James Henry, NALC vice president and CLC presidential candidate. Henry begins with a detailed introduction outlining his extensive experience within the NALC and the Marine Corps, emphasizing his commitment to service and his dedication to representing letter carriers. The Q&A section covers …

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Episode 177: Let's clear up some things 26:38

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This emergency Monday episode addresses rumors circulating about Corey Walton's experience with postal inspectors at the NALC convention. Walton clarifies that he was questioned for approximately 25 minutes, was not arrested or charged, and was not removed from the convention floor. He explains that the GoFundMe campaign initiated by JB was intende…

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Episode 176: A thank you 1:11:12

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This episode is a heartfelt thank you to Corey Walton from JB, who expresses deep gratitude for Walton's dedication and work on the From A to Arbitration podcast. JB begins with updates on his personal life and recent baseball coaching experiences. He then transitions to expressing his appreciation for Walton's mentorship and support throughout his…

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Episode 175: With Boston behind us, what does the future hold? My promise to you! 2:09:48

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This post-convention episode of From A to Arbitration reflects on the NALC convention in Boston and looks ahead to future union activities. Corey begins by acknowledging the intensity of the convention and thanking several individuals for their support. He corrects a previous shout-out, noting that Corey Grott is not a listener or supporter of the …

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Episode 174: Boston Day 4.. The Establishment 50:52

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This episode is a recap of the fourth day of the NALC convention in Boston, focusing on the continued appeals hearings and the ongoing fallout from the handling of the Renfroe charges. Corey begins by announcing the "From A to Arbitration Shirt Day" will be Wednesday and clarifies information about the 50/50 raffle. He then shares several listener …

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Episode 173: Boston day 3. History Made and the Appeal 27:44

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This episode provides a recap of day three of the NALC convention in Boston, focusing on the appeals hearing for the Article 10 charges against President Renfroe. Corey begins with listener shout-outs and then discusses the CLC's activities, highlighting the large turnout at both the meet-and-greet and the roundtable discussion. He also mentions th…

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Episode 172: Boston day 2. Some shout outs and the Lions are running loose. 35:21

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This episode recaps the second day of the NALC convention in Boston, focusing on the CLC's activities and the overall atmosphere. Corey begins by highlighting the success of the CLC's meet and greet and roundtable events, both of which were extremely well-attended, demonstrating strong member support for the movement. He encourages listeners to fol…

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Episode 171: Boston day 1. Don't ever underestimate the power of you 44:47

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This episode is a recap of the first day of the NALC convention in Boston, focusing on the vote to overturn President Renfroe's decision to prevent appeals of the Article 10 charges from being heard. Corey begins by expressing condolences for the recent murder of a Chicago letter carrier and then emphasizes the success of the CLC in ensuring the ap…

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Episode 170: Get in. We're going motherfuckerin 1:38:44

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This episode of From A to Arbitration focuses on the upcoming NALC convention in Boston and the ongoing fallout from the Renfroe charges. Corey begins by addressing the "From A to Arbitration Shirt Day" scheduling conflict and providing updates on the MDA raffle and t-shirt sales. He then reveals Butch Lau as his source for information about the TR…

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Episode 169: Getting militant with Mr. Tyler Vasseur and Mr. Ernest Gonzales. Talking about 'Build A Fighting NALC' BFN 49:54

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This episode features Tyler Vasseur and Ernest Gonzales from Build a Fighting NALC (BFN), a rank-and-file reform movement within the NALC. Coreys begin by discussing the creation of a new section on the From A to Arbitration website dedicated to unique LMOU provisions, highlighting the need for greater transparency and resource sharing within the u…

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Episode 168: On to Boston 3:21:18

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This pre-convention episode of From A to Arbitration begins with condolences for the recent murder of a Chicago letter carrier and then focuses on preparing listeners for the upcoming NALC convention in Boston. Corey clarifies that "From A to Arbitration Shirt Day" will be Wednesday, not Thursday, due to scheduling conflicts with other events. He p…

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Episode 167: Getting back into education. JB goes beast mode on management changing our request for LWOP into AWOL 1:25:48

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This episode focuses on addressing the issue of management arbitrarily changing leave without pay (LWOP) requests to absent without leave (AWOL) and provides guidance on handling such situations. JB begins with a personal update, sharing his excitement about becoming a grandfather and reflecting on a successful baseball coaching season. He then exp…

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