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Back to SearchEpisode 9 Part 2: PS Form 1769/301 Accident Report
Corey continues to discuss how to defend carriers against discipline related to accidents. He emphasizes the importance of Article 41.3P of the JCAM,…
4 years, 8 months ago
Episode 9 Part 1: Defenses Against Vehicle Accidents. Article 41.3.p
This episode is the first in a series of episodes focusing on accidents and how to defend carriers against management actions after an accident. Core…
4 years, 8 months ago
episode 8 Part 3: Vera d. Bugg and Attendance Related Discipline
Corey continues discussing attendance-related discipline, specifically focusing on the concept of "deemed desirable and restricted sick leave." He ex…
4 years, 8 months ago
Episode 8 Part 2: Deems Desirable and Restricted Sick Leave
Corey discusses a specific type of attendance-related discipline, "deems desirable and restricted sick leave." He points out that management often tr…
4 years, 8 months ago
Episode 8 Part 1: Attendance Related Discipline
Corey talks about the importance of attendance-related discipline in the grievance process. He points out the low success rate of the union as well a…
4 years, 8 months ago
Episode 7: The Charge
This episode focuses on the charge and discipline process in labor grievances. Corey emphasizes the importance of scrutinizing the charge itself, ens…
4 years, 8 months ago
Episode 6: Article 16.2 Discussion and Using It To Our Benefit
Corey explains the importance of understanding the "official discussion" requirement in Article 16.2 of the Joint Contract Administration Manual (JCA…
4 years, 8 months ago
Episode 5: Discipline and the Request for Information
Corey explains what to do when a carrier receives discipline from management. The most important initial step is to have the carrier sign the discipl…
4 years, 8 months ago
Episode 4: Office of Inspector General and Postal inspectors Investigation
Corey discusses the Office of Inspector General (OIG) and Postal Inspectors, highlighting their tendency towards dishonesty. He shares his experience…
4 years, 8 months ago
Episode 3: The Investigative Interview
Corey discusses the importance of the investigative interview in the grievance process, and how a poorly conducted interview can jeopardize the entir…
4 years, 8 months ago