Podcast Episodes

The Will of the Branch, the Voice of the Branch, and the Good Ol' Boys Who Disrespect Them

Season 5 Episode 29

The NALC gives great deference to the will of the Branch, and ensures that its members have the final word at the Branch level. Further, any appeals …

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A Contract Is Only As Good As Its Enforcement Mechanisms

Season 5 Episode 28

A contract is only as good as its enforcement mechanisms. Abiding by the contract needs to be easier than breaking the contract. Michael joins me to …

1 year ago

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Brian Renfroe's Visit with Next Generation Carriers

Season 5 Episode 27

On this episode, Michael and I give our reaction to Renfroe's Zoom meeting with Next Generation Carriers. We highly recommend you download it. Here's…

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An unscripted chat with Michael Brasaemle

Season 5 Episode 26

Michael stopped in for a chat. This episode was recorded BEFORE the big news about expedited arbitration.

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The Reform Movement in Branch 36

Season 5 Episode 25

Today's guests are Carlton Pinto (candidate for president), Brian Gutierrez (candidate for executive vice president), and Tayry Vega (candidate for f…

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David Grosskopf Talks about Leadership

Season 5 Episode 24

Today's guest is David Grosskopf, president of Branch 3 in Buffalo. He talks to us about what it means to be a leader.

1 year ago

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Don't Get Fired for Calling in Sick

Season 5 Episode 23

Failure to be regular in attendance is the number one reason carriers get disciplined at the Post Office. Michael joins me to talk about how you can …

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We're Bringing in the A-Team

Season 5 Episode 22

My letter to Renfroe, pleading for his help in restoring order to our branch, has been answered. A team of investigators appointed by the National Bu…

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We Got Railroaded - Things Went Horribly Wrong at the Branch Meeting

Season 5 Episode 21

Just listen. Holy crap. Oh, and be warned, the music come in a bit hot at the end of the episode. I'm still figuring out that part of the podcast.

1 year, 1 month ago

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Chris Pennock of Branch 9 and BFN Talks about the Next Steps after the NO Vote

Season 5 Episode 20

OK, we all voted no. Good job, us! So what happens next? Chris Pennock comes on the podcast to talk about what we can do with the momentum we have.5

1 year, 1 month ago

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