This episode of Parcels of Knowledge we talk about why there is no such thing as a set street pace and how working safely and precisely is your ultimate defense against management discipline.
In this episode of Parcels Of Knowledge we go over what an NALC National Convention is like, and what to expect. We will be having James Henry, candidate for National President, on midweek, if you wish to send him any questions please forward them to rosevillewreckingball@yahoo.com.
Today we have on William Boone who is running for Director of Safety and Health.
In this episode of Parcels of Knowledge, the greatest of the great come on and tell me a few things I forgot to cover about the Escalating Remedies episode. In addition to that I go over an important heat stress document
In this episode of Parcels of Knowledge we discuss escalating remedies and how to handle non-compliance.
In today’s episode of Parcels of Knowledge we cover the protocol and/or options one must understand when they do not receive a paycheck they did not receive from management, and they need that money now. Remember that a “No” from a supervisor isn’t the end of the road—it’s just the beginning of a grievance for a violation of the National Agreement.
Today we have an interview with Ryan Akers who is a city letter carrier who knows his rights.
In this episode of Parcels of Knowledge we join Lino Miranda and talk about this undelivered mail issue, and how it is potentially in violation of the united states conflict of interest laws.
On this episode of Parcels of Knowledge, we talk about Greg Rowe, and his new podcast that is an incredible gem. You can find it on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and any other major platform. Please check it out at the link below:
Today we have John Cruz on to talk about his candidacy for National Trustee, tell me what you think, is he worthy to have your vote? Click Here to Support Parcels of Knowledge
In this episode of Parcels of Knowledge, we talk about how sexy grievance maintenance is, and dont forget to cross reference this episode with my prior episodes 32, and 33, and the Youtube video I just now posted. On Saturday we will be having John Cruz on for his candidacy for NALC National Trustee under the CLC Slate. We welcome you to submit any and all questions you would like to ask to rosevillewreckingball@yahoo.com. I will be asking every…
In this episode of Parcels Of Knowledge we talk about management’s new trend of recording each instance of overtime they don’t like as unauthorized, and how to fight it. On Saturday we will be having John Cruz on for his candidacy for NALC National Trustee under the CLC Slate. We welcome you to submit any and all questions you would like to ask to rosevillewreckingball@yahoo.com. I will be asking every question submitted.
Today we sit with Christopher Reed to talk about his run for Region 1 NBA. Is he worthy of becoming the next NBA of Region 1? You decide.
In this episode of Parcels of Knowledge we talk about The OIG giving us an early Christmas Gift, our Undelivered Mail grievance template, and Filing for when supervisors give up their independent authority to settle grievances at Informal A. Dont forget to submit questions to me for CLC AFLCIO delegate candidate Ethel Bibbs, submit the questions to me at rosevillewreckingball@yahoo.com Click here to support the podcast
In this episode of Parcels of Knowledge, we talk about the various modes of delivery, the services inclination to change mode of delivery, and the customers rights in terms of retaining their right to a box at their house, or capitulating to being subject to having a CBU they have to walk to. The question is could they let you walk to their box, or do they have to walk to their box. The Postal Operations Manual has the…
Today on Parcels of Knowledge we interview Rob Kosier, CLC candidate for Director Of City Delivery. Does he have what it takes to be our next Director of City Delivery? You decide.
In this episode of Parcels of Knowledge we cover how to increase your evaluated office time during a route count and inspection. Don’t forget to submit questions to me for City Delivery Director Candidate Rob Kosier by or before this Saturday, please send them to rosevillewreckingball@yahoo.com.
In this episode we go over using the ELM against management since they usually use this tool against us, its time we finally do the same. Don’t forget to submit questions to me for City Delivery Director Candidate Rob Kosier by or before this Saturday, please send them to rosevillewreckingball@yahoo.com. Click here to support the podcast www.patreon.com/parcelsofknowledge
In this episode of Parcels of Knowledge we talk about a city carrier’s legal rights during criminal investigations and what the difference is between Miranda, Garrity and Kalkines. Don’t forget to send questions to me for Lloyd Doucet candidate for National AFL-CIO Delegate, send them to my email at rosevillewreckingball@yahoo.com click here to support the podcast www.patreon.com/parcelsofknowledge
In this episode of Parcels of Knowledge, we go over how to enforce a rarely enforced protection that could be pivotal in increasing the number of routes at your station. Don’t forget to send questions to me for Lloyd Doucet candidate for National AFL-CIO Delegate, send them to my email at rosevillewreckingball@yahoo.com
Today on Parcels of Knowledge we ask Howard Komine questions submitted by the listeners about his candidacy for NALC National Trustee.
In this episode of Parcels of Knowledge we itemize and identify particular defenses. Don’t forget we have Howard Komine coming on Saturday to talk about his run for NALC Trustee at the National Level. Please submit to me any questions you have for Howard at Rosevillewreckingball@yahoo.com. I need these questions by Saturday, he will be asked each and every one.
In this episode of Parcels of Knowledge we talk about defenses to discipline. Dont forget we have Howard Komine coming on Saturday to talk about his run for NALC Trustee at the National Level. Please submit to me any questions you have for Howard at Rosevillewreckingball@yahoo.com. I need these questions by Saturday, he will be asked each and every one. click here if you want to support the podcast www.patreon.com/parcelsofknowledge
In this episode of Parcels of Knowledge we go over Article 8.5F because it was chosen as today’s topic by the Wrecking Crew. We also talk about the fact that the postmaster general supports our interpretation of the law, but our own Union does not have our back on this issue. If you need a refresher on Article 8 please refer to Episode 4, 11, 17, 18, 38, and 54. Don’t forget to send your questions to NALC REGION…
In this Episode of Parcels of Knowledge we talk about two additional ways to fight the undelivered mail crisis we are facing, and go over a proposal for convention that I am trying to get my branch to pass. Don’t forget to send your questions to NALC REGION 15 NBA candidate Orlando Gonzalez. You can send him hard ones, and easy ones, he will answer each and every question. Please send them to rosevillewreckingball@yahoo.com.
In this episode of Parcels of Knowledge we talk about how to navigate situations where you have signed a settlement agreement with management, and they refuse to comply with it. Dont forget to submit your questions to Paul Bolanger, future Director of Education to rosevillewreckingball@yahoo.com Click here to support the podcast www.patreon.com/parcelsofknowledge
In this episode of Parcels of Knowledge we talk about two different calls to action, both time sensitive so it is imperative you tune in, this episode is short, please consider listening. Please dont forget to submit questions to me for potential director of education Paul Bolanger to rosevillewreckingball@yahoo.com Here you can find your congresspeople so that you may rip Steiner a new one: https://www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member Here is a link to the zoom registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/toiYBOh-SSSHRyP6Nsz30Q#/registration
this episode of Parcels of Knowledge we go over how to deal with when management is issuing you instructions that are inconsistent with the law or with the contract, handbooks or manuals. Dont forget to submit to me questions for Region 12 NBA candidate Bill Kriebel to rosevillewreckingball@yahoo.com . I need these questions by this upcoming Friday! Lets grill this candidate on what he can do for us, we know he can handle it. click here to support the podcast
In this episode of Parcels of Knowledge we talk about one way management seems to be Conditioning the Frog. It is about the psychology of route devaluation, and why diligence is your best defense. It is one of many examples, it is a short episode for a wide range of topics I will be talking about in the future. Dont forget to submit to me questions for NBA candidate Bill Kriebel to rosevillewreckingball@yahoo.com. I need these questions by this upcoming…
In this episode of Parcels of Knowledge we cover 3 potentially fatal flaws/issues when management issues attendance discipline. Dont forget to send me questions to ask NALC REGION 8 NBA candidate Danna Chambless, Branch 4, Nashville, TN. Please send these questions to rosevillewreckingball@yahoo.com by or before 2/28/2026. click here to support the podcast
On this episode of Parcels of Knowledge, we talk about something that often management allows to occur on postal premises that is a violation of the law and the Postal Operations Manual. I bet you didn’t know this was a violation.
In this episode of Parcels of Knowledge, we go over how to fight SPM scan discipline with managements own documentation from NAPS. Dont forget to submit questions for Walt Mcgregory, candidate for region 6 NBA, for his interview on saturday with shrum this upcoming saturday, submit these questions and more to Rosevillewreckingball@yahoo.com click here to support the podcast
In this episode of Parcels of Knowledge, we go over how to fight SPM scan discipline with managements own documentation from NAPS. Dont forget to submit questions for Walt Mcgregory, candidate for region 6 NBA, for his interview on saturday with shrum this upcoming saturday, submit these questions and more to Rosevillewreckingball@yahoo.comclick here to support the podcast
Enter now to win steward reference materials that make grievance filing easier, we will purchase them from branch 828, they reference things like clock ring codes, ps forms and tacs reports and will make your filing easier so you can file the most in the most effective amount of time. All you have to do is like this post and subscribe to the parcels of knowledge YouTube channel which is linked below. The winners will be contacted and announced…
In this episode of Parcels of Knowledge, we talk about the duty of bearing witness and how to write effective statements. Dont forget to submit your questions for Kimetra Simpson-Lewis, candidate for National VP on the CLC Slate, submit any question you would like asked to rosevillewreckingball@yahoo.com this must happen by or before this friday, 2/6/2026. click here to support the podcast
In this episode of Parcels of Knowledge we talk about how you can use M-39 Section 126.3 against management, and how to use M-1885 to protect your route from mismanagement. Dont forget to submit your questions for Kimetra Simpson-Lewis, candidate for National VP on the CLC Slate, submit any question you would like asked to rosevillewreckingball@yahoo.com this must happen by or before this friday, 2/6/2026.
In this episode we do a joint podcast with Beyond The Satchel with a focus on the Call To Actions by Parcels of Knowledge and the NALC Here is the link to find out your Congress people and their contact info: https://www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member Here is the link to the template for the letter/email: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zZ7u5vzXtXGYTkaBPQgYovFyX2zHXVYxhkq_5mMOv4A/edit?usp=drivesdk
Today we talk about winter weather safety and what letter carriers should be doing in these winter storms. Please submit to me questions for Kimetra Lewis candidate for National VP in the upcoming election, submit them to rosevillewreckingball@yahoo.com. click here to support the podcast
In this episode of Parcels of Knowledge we are calling carriers to take up action and write their Congress people in order to get some change in the postal service. I am counting on you to help me. Here is the link to find out your Congress people and their contact info: https://www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member Here is the link to the template for the letter/email: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zZ7u5vzXtXGYTkaBPQgYovFyX2zHXVYxhkq_5mMOv4A/edit?usp=drivesdk Click here to join the wrecking crew and support the podcast
In this episode of parcels of knowledge we have our second iteration of a compare and contrast between APWU and NALC with special guest Eric Charnoby from APW You podcast.
This Episode of Parcels of Knowledge is about how The Postal Service has paid 1 Billion Dollars in Grievance Payouts! Think about that. While you’re out there grinding in the elements, fighting for every click of overtime, management is treating our National Agreement like a suggestion—and they’re using a billion dollars of funds to pay the ‘penalty’ for their own arrogance. Is it incompetence, or is it a deliberate strategy to break the spirit of the City Letter Carrier?…
In this episode of Parcels of Knowledge we talk about the ins and outs of mutual exchanges and voluntary reassignments. FYI NALC members may find and publish ads for mutual exchanges in the postal record each month. For detailed information about how to publish an ad, please see the mutual exchanges page in this month’s edition of the postal record. Click Here to support the Podcast Dont forget to submit questions for David Grosskopf National Trustee candidate this year,…
In this episode of Parcels of Knowledge, we talk about a long forgotten much looked over provision of the M-41 that carriers can use, and revive in order to protect themselves, their routes and their customers. Click Here To Help Support The Podcast!
In this episode we talk about the new project ive opened up, and how you could support my podcast. Click Here to support my podcast
In this episode of Parcels of Knowledge the Roseville Wreckingball talks about two particular strategies he has honed in order to cancel your debt to the service in letter of demand cases. These procedural defenses for stopping the deduction of your debt, even in cases where you truly owe the service, can be attributed to none other than managements own laziness and failures. They are going to be wanting their money back, but here we have two ways to…
In this episode of Parcels of Knowledge we talk about how to defeat failure to meet standards/discharge of duties charges. Dont forget to submit questions for trustee candidate David Grosskopf, please send them to rosevillewreckingball@yahoo.com.
In this episode of Parcels of Knowledge we talk about a stewards right to information regardless of whether or not there is a confirmed grievance.
This episode of Parcels of Knowledge gets you in the right understanding of how to start fighting management giving you instructions not to deliver parts of routes.
In this episode of Parcels of Knowledge we go over the Roseville Post Office’s end of the year report. Other carriers can listen in if they’d like so they can give me pointers on what they would like me to do differently if I was at their station, or let me know what information I’m missing that could be important to know in an end of the year report.
In this episode of Parcels of Knowledge we go over some union rights under the NLRA, some of these might be similar to the ones secured in our contract. Today is the last day we read out of the Legal Rights Of Stewards book.
In this episode of Parcels Of Knowledge we go over the National Labor Relations Act and How to File a labor charge.
In this episode of Parcels of Knowledge we go over a stewards right to be equal to management, engage in heated discussions, and other special status’s of stewards afforded by the NLRA. Region 2! I will be doing a q and a with NBA candidate Debbie Dixon early January, you will have 3 weeks to submit questions to my email rosevillewreckingball@yahoo.com, ask her any question and she will answer it.
In this episode of Parcels of Knowledge we compare and contrast deems desirable and restricted sick leave, and talk about how you should be filing a greivance if the situation deems it appropriate. Most of the time management is abusing these things. Region 2! I will be doing a q and a with NBA candidate Debbie Dixon early January, you will have 3 weeks to submit questions to my email rosevillewreckingball@yahoo.com, ask her any question and she will answer…
In this episode of Parcels of Knowledge we have 3 different topics to cover, one is clock ring integrity and a foot note for December, Crossing crafts and how you should be handling it, and lastly we talk about an 8 step process to stand up to your management and enforce your own safety during these winter months. Region 2! I will be doing a q and a with NBA candidate Debbie Dixon early January, you will have 3…
In this episode of Parcels of Knowledge we once again we will be covering some of the changes your overtime will undergo during the December Exclusionary Period. That’s right—we’re talking hours, we’re talking overtime, and we’re talking about the Sexiest Article of the Contract, Article 8. She looks a little different during December, and we will be reminded how, and why. I will be explaining exactly which limitations are temporarily lifted and, more importantly, which rights still remain fully…
Today we just have a conversation with the one and only macho mailman. Heres a link to his instagram: www.instagram.com/macho_mailman_delivers
In this episode of Parcels of Knowledge, we clarify two issues in prior episodes, including the Pay Anomaly episode, Issuing corrections or clarifications because there was some confusion.
In This Episode of Parcels of Knowledge we talk about what we could do to overcome PTFs being sent out of the office involuntarily. I also discuss having the Postal Macho Man on Friday to have a conversation. Dont forget to submit your questions for EVP Corey Walton, We will be doing a Q and A and he will answer all questions, even the hard ones. Submit those questions to rosevillewreckingball@yahoo.com. Must be submitted by or before November 30th.
In this episode we talk about something that should have been dead for years now, something called the carrier Pay Anomaly. This may be affecting your pay if you ever spent time as a t6 as a table 2 carrier, so please listen up if you feel like you might have been affected, I have had 1 case in my office, and have seen another 2 confirmed cases, this thing may be more common than we understand. Dont forget…
In this episode of Parcels of Knowledge, I have a special guest on to talk about the things we need to be doing right now in order to keep the public on our side and maintain the fact that City Letter Carriers are Pillars of their Community. Hes got some really great ideas so make sure to tune in, you dont want to miss it because it is time sensitive.
In this episode of Parcels of Knowledge, we once again test your contractual strength as a steward. After over 50 episodes of Parcels of Knowledge, and other podcast too, how much have you really learned? Lets see how well you do! Do you have what it takes to get all the answers correct? Dont forget to submit your questions for EVP Corey Walton, We will be doing a Q and A and he will answer all questions, even the…
In today’s episode we test our listeners strength in contractual matters by giving them hard questions and answers from the NALC Black Books. Dont forget to submit your questions for EVP Corey Walton, We will be doing a Q and A and he will answer all questions, even the hard ones. Submit those questions to rosevillewreckingball@yahoo.com. Must be submitted by or before November 30th.
In today’s episode of Parcels of Knowledge I interview a brother from APWU in order to compare and contrast the differences in our contract and in the way we do things. This is a good one, so dont miss out. His name is Eric Chornoby, and he has his own podcast called APW You, and he does a fantastic job, in this interview and in his own podcast. Please feel free to let me know if you want to…
Today’s episode of Parcels of Knowledge is about 2 things that I have been getting calls about as of recently, and how to overcome managements devious tactics in these situations. Dont forget to submit your questions for EVP Corey Walton, We will be doing a Q and A and he will answer all questions, even the hard ones. Submit those questions to rosevillewreckingball@yahoo.com. Must be submitted by or before November 30th.
In This Episode of Parcels Of Knowledge we got over the basics of statements and interviews which are pillars of gathering information, whether you are a steward or grievant. Dont forget to submit your questions for EVP Corey Walton, We will be doing a Q and A and he will answer all questions, even the hard ones. Submit those questions to rosevillewreckingball@yahoo.com. Must be submitted by or before November 30th. Also if you are so inclined, check out our…
In this Episode of Parcels of Knowledge I discuss your duty as a member, and how we are going to push National In the right direction this contract cycle. I have Derek on from building a Fighting NALC and we stress the importance of taking the Survey they have in order to demonstrate just what we want during this bargaining cycle as a collective membership. The link to the survey is below: 2026 Contract Demands Survey — Build A…
This is a historical piece putting on record the past pilot program where management allowed t6 strings to manage themselves. The carriers were in charge of their own leave approval, their own overtime, their own volumes and their own expectations. At a time where employees had such an input on their own workplace conditions, did this program work? Was it helpful? Why did it stop? We interview those who were involved in these work teams, go over a document…
In this Episode of Parcels Of Knowledge we talk about a few things. The main thing we talk about is 7 different phrases that management hates when you use them right, they are very important for defending yourself, so please memorize them for future use. We also talk about how we will be having EVP Candidate Corey Walton on for a Q and A in December. If you have any questions, please submit them to rosevillewreckingball@yahoo.com. Any and all…
Today I will cover the biggest attacks on our craft that we have had as of lately. These two things will demolish routes, add to your deliveries, and devastate the carrier craft over time. These issues involve theft of the carrier craft and theft of the carrier hours. Please stand with me to protect ourselves from these issues.
In this episode of Parcels of Knowledge, we detail the changes in Article 8 that occur during the December Exclusionary Period, and we also discuss Article 11 holiday scheduling. This one will be needed since we are coming into 4 holidays in such a short period of time.
This episode is about how important it is for us to stand on the shoulders of your giants of the past. This is a story about how Pat Carroll, Former NBA and former president of my branch, set the foundation for another steward to excell in standing strong for our carriers. This is an important lesson, I wouldnt miss it.
Today I will cover the biggest attacks on our craft that we have had as of lately. These two things will demolish routes, add to your deliveries, and devastate the carrier craft over time. These issues involve theft of the carrier craft and theft of the carrier hours. Please stand with me to protect ourselves from these issues.
In this episode I talk about a letter carriers basic rights during the OWCP process, and some questions and answers about things that letter carriers are commonly concerned about.
Today we are posting the 3rd and final episode where we attempt to bring the KIM regions training to those who cannot attend. Todays Episode is about Brian Renfroe’s Address to the Membership.
In this Episode I relay general session and go over the remaining classes. Tomorrows episode will summerize Brian Renfroe’s General Session. Like usual there is another segment where carriers could shout out people they appreciate.
In this episode I give an update from the KIM training in Covington Kentucky, and I open the mic to allow people to give shout outs.Everyone who wants to make a shout out to recognize someone they know call or text the following number and ill put it in the podcast episodes im making from Kim training 6162594793. Even if you aren’t here let’s make this fun leave a message of something youd like to say. Especially in recognition…
In this episode the wreckingball reviews a Step B decision that clarifies the difference between management denying LWOP under ELM 514.22 and an employee’s right under ELM 513.6 and Article 10.5.B to choose LWOP or annual leave when sick leave is approved but the employee lacks sufficient sick balance.
Attention members of 4374, I made a short episode that is an election update. Only 10 minutes in length. Feel free to listen to this for an update on transparency about my run for Vice President, and some clarification about things that people seemed to be offended about. I also thank those who have contributed to this wonderful opportunity I have had to be running for your Vice President. This will be my one and only mention of the…
; This episode demonstrates the usefulness of a grievance tracking system. There is a cameo by Rick Rock/Supervisor Hogan/(fake)Brian Renfroe. This will be followed by a video demonstrating this visually in the next upcoming weeks. If you want to voice any questions, concerns, and/or advice prior to the recording of that video so we may incorporate it, please feel free to contact me at Rosevillewreckingball@yahoo.com. If you want a cameo in that video please also feel free to contact…
In this episode we break down the basics of the grievance tracking system that I use and how it can be built, next episode we will demonstrate how it works.
On this episode of Parcels of Knowledge we review a newly updated Letter Carrier Route Protection Guideline by Jamie Gregory, explains key carrier rights, and walks through practical AM, street, and PM procedures to protect eight‑hour routes. Topics include vehicle inspections, casing standards, DPS and spurs, PS Forms (3996, 1571, 3849), package delivery rules, safety, breaks, and how to document workload to push back against management. The guide is posted to the Parcels of Knowledge Facebook page for reference….
Good morning—this episode is a brief announcement: I posted a GoFundMe to cover mailing costs for my run for vice president. My fundraising goal for postage is $600 (likely closer to $1,000) to reach more voters. Anything raised beyond the $600 postage goal will be donated to a branch member who needs a wheelchair-accessible van for her child. If you’re in Metro Detroit, you can also help through a local bottle drive. https://gofund.me/3a986c16e
Their Data, Your Victory, Digging Into Grievance Gold. This episode is about using the various TACs reports that are at our disposal to be able to prove your burden of proof in any grievance. Today we start with TACS and if stewards like this one I will move onto the other systems like DOIS.
This episode is about building a better casefile, although it has a focus on the stewards any carrier can listen in because its sometimes reliant on what information a greivant is willing to give their steward!
In this episode we talk about the infamous Postal Purgatory that management is placing carriers in to harass and intimidate those who they don’t like, and how our union isn’t doing enough to protect us from this. We are watching you and we expect better. This isn’t an attack, but a call for action framed from a constructive anger, rather than a punitive one. If injustice angers you, this episode is not for you.
We held an investigative interview with Alan Gegax about his personal life and about his branch nominations. We revealed that he was a contestant on who wants to be a millionaire, and talked about his run for vice president. The link to his episode is in the episode description, its a must see! Below are links to his podcast: and his run on who wants to be a millionaire:
In this Episode of Parcels of Knowledge we talk about the conversion and maximization MOUs. With more and more conversions to PTF, we need to get more well versed in the knowledge of how to maximize PTFs into a full time status.
In this Episode of Parcels of Knowledge we talk about the conversion and maximization MOUs. With more and more conversions to PTF, we need to get more well versed in the knowledge of how to maximize PTFs into a full time status.
Scanning For Errors From Accusation to Acquittal. In this Episode of Parcels of Knowledge we go over letters of charges, how to read them, and defend against discipline using the letter of charges. Lets use managements deficiencies determine your letter of charges to be undeliverable as addressed!
Delivering Hope on the Gridiron, Tackling Muscular Dystrophy, A Letter Carrier Classic. This episode of Parcels of Knowledge is special. This is about Letter Carriers getting together for a great opportunity to show their respect for America during an NFL game, be part of the game, be on the field within 3 feet of the players, and show that you care about the MDA charity. Additionally, I will be having a Q and A with both Mike Caref, and…
In this episode of Parcels of Knowledge we talk about the PS Form 1767, and the importance of the NALC White Papers, and how we should have more of them being made on many different issues. Additionally, I will be having a Q and A with both Mike Caref, and James Henry Separately, candidates for NALC President, and I encourage carriers to submit questions for them, carriers will have until September 1st to submit anything they would like to…
In this episode I talk about the basics of Article 15, 17 and 31 and how they merge together to paint a picture of the grievance procedure and your steward’s role in the process. Additionally, I will be having a Q and A with both Mike Caref, and James Henry Separately, candidates for NALC President, and I encourage carriers to submit questions for them, carriers will have until September 1st to submit anything they would like to Grill either…
In this episode I talk about the basics of Improper Mandation and how to file on these issues. Additionally, I will be having a Q and A with both Mike Caref, and James Henry Separately, candidates for NALC President, and I encourage carriers to submit questions for them, carriers will have until September 1st to submit anything they would like to Grill either candidate on and then they will answer all questions posed. You can submit these questions to…
This episode is about an uncommonly enforced regular carriers workhour limitations via Article 8.5F of the National Agreement, a simple breakdown, and how to enforce the contract. Additionally, I will be having a Q and A with both Mike Caref, and James Henry Separately, candidates for NALC President, and I encourage carriers to submit questions for them, carriers will have until September 1st to submit anything they would like to Grill either candidate on and then they will answer…
This episode attempts to help stewards and members navigate some of the issues that come with branches that have lost their way, and need to be reminded of their purpose. I will be having a Q and A with Mike Caref, candidate for NALC President, and I encourage carriers to submit questions for Mike Caref, carriers will have until September 1st to submit anything they would like to Grill Mike Caref on and then he will answer all questions…
In this episode we asked Region 15 and carriers nationwide to ask NBA Candidate Richie Ray any question they would like to ask and we grilled Big Rich. We get to know this great guy, and now Region 15 can make an educated choice this coming election.
Episode 14: The Pandemic of 2025 Undelivered Mail This episode is about Undelivered mail, the consequences of doing nothing about this, and the reasons why I think its a violation of the contract. This is different than National’s opinion. Please keep that in mind when developing your own contentions.
This episode is another Contractual Alphabet Soup with a focus on No Lunches and Out Of Schedule Premiums. If you have any questions to submit for NBA Region 15 candidate Richie “coffee” Ray, please submit them to my email rosevillewreckingball@yahoo.com If you have any questions for me on my way to becoming the next Vice President of NALC Branch 4374 please submit the to Richie Rays Email hothousewithrichieray@gmail.com We will be accepting questions until July 15th, upon which we…
Letter Carriers, arm yourselves with knowledge! In this episode, The Roseville Wrecking Ball breaks down crucial topics to empower you on your route. Learn how to leverage Article 41 mini bids, understand your rights for 271G special inspections to prevent route overburdening, and get an innovative strategy for stewards to set precedent without management’s typical roadblocks. We also share a somber moment for heat-related tragedies and stress the importance of comfort stops. If you have any questions to submit…
So many letter carriers are confused about the new overtime changes. This episode is an attempt to clear the air about the many misconceptions and fill the void for the things you may not already know. If you have any questions to submit for NBA Region 15 candidate Richie “coffee” Ray, please submit them to my email rosevillewreckingball@yahoo.com If you have any questions for me on my way to becoming the next Vice President of NALC Branch 4374 please…
Episode 10 is about requesting to speak to your steward, and solicitation of grievances.
Episode 8 goes through the New MOU effective July 1st and talks about what we can do to reshape our future for the better using this MOU.
Next Weeks Episode is dropping a week early so I can take the week off to focus on many grievances I have backlogged. This episode is about LWOP denial, and management’s subsequent stealing of carrier leave balances. Additionally it covers blanket leave policies. This episode has a special dedication to Warren Michigan Post Office. We Stand with you Warren, Now is the time to fight back. The Roseville Wreckingball Is Here If You Need An Additional Hand.
Part Two Of Mind Over Management. Going over three additional scenarios. This is a two part series of the trials and tribulations of what letter carriers go through on a regular basis and how to respond to management who are constantly harrassing letter carriers.
Early episode release. This will be a two part series going over the daily conflicts and confrontations that letter carriers get into when dealing with management. There will be enactments of these confrontations. It is about how to react appropriately in these situations, yet stay as militant as possible in terms of contract enforcement, and how to best play defense in these situations. Part Two will be the normal Wednesday Episode.
Today we go over a useful heat stress document, and the basics of Article 8 and escalating remedies.
The basics of the JSOV and Mutual Respect. How to identify what issue you have. How to properly document the problem. How to address a pattern of behavior, and general insight on how to be successful on these types of grievances.
This episode is a grab bag of different contractual issues that I find to be currently relevant. It goes over 3 different contractual issues and finally concludes on a opinion piece about the importance of your duties as a member of the NALC.
Episode one consists of the basics of your duties as city letter carriers, and how they tie into route protection.