Podcast
The Postal Stand-up
This podcast is a spin-off from the Classes of Mail podcast. Each episode will be short (about 5 minutes), and will cover topics that will empower you as a letter carrier. Listen on your way to work and learn your contractual rights, get pro tips for delivering the mail and staying safe, and hear messages aimed at improving your quality of life as a City Letter Carrier.
The views expressed on this podcast are inherently my own, or those of my guests. They do not represent the official positions of the USPS, the NALC, or any other person or organization
- Episodes
- 79
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Typical length
- 5 min
- On air since
- 2024
- Latest episode
- 22 hours ago
Episodes
79 episodes, newest first
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5 min
You Should ALWAYS Grieve Your Discipline
Season 1, Episode 79
Show notes
Just like the title says. Even if you think you're guilty, you should still give your discipline to your steward to file a grievance.
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5 min
Signing for Parcels via Informed Delivery
Season 1, Episode 78
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It turns out there's a feature in Informed Delivery that lets residents sign for stuff electronically.
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4 min
Your Steward Needs the Whole Story
Season 1, Episode 77
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i give a brief discussion about the "Rule of Reason," and how it relates to overtime on your own route when you're an 8-hour carrier.
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4 min
Counting (Sequence Numbers) on Your Political Mail
Season 1, Episode 76
Show notes
Some of the bundles of mail we receive has sequence numbers printed on the address label, which makes them very easy to quickly count. This includes political ads. Knowing how much mail you actually have can make it easier to explain to management why you need overtime.
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5 min
M-1769 Protects You from Management Pressure
Season 1, Episode 75
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I read the settlement that helps us push back against management bullying.
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5 min
Route Maintenance Is Part of Your Route
Season 1, Episode 74
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Take the time to keep your route clean and organized.
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5 min
The Value of Article 19 of our National Agreement
Season 1, Episode 73
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Article 19 incorporates our handbooks and manuals.
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5 min
The False Sense of Privacy at Union Meetings
Season 1, Episode 72
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It's not useful to pretend our union meetings are private
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4 min
Can You Put "Driving an FFV" on your 3996?
Season 1, Episode 71
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I discuss some of the valid reasons you might need overtime on your route.
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5 min
You Should Write Things Down
Season 6, Episode 70
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Help your future self.
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4 min
The Scanner Is Not Your Boss
Season 6, Episode 69
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We already have enough bosses. Don't let your scanner snitch you out.
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4 min
Management Will Lie to You
Season 6, Episode 68
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The only speed standard we have while performing our duties is while casing.
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4 min
Asking for Time to Case a New Route
Season 1, Episode 67
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Article 41.3.F in our National Agreement guarantees carriers a reasonable amount of time to learn a new route.
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4 min
DO NOT Work off the Clock
Season 1, Episode 66
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We're back! At least for a little while. I received a list of topics from a listener, and so I've recorded new episodes to cover those topics. If you want your topic to be covered on a future episode of The Postal Stand-up, send me an email!
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5 min
The 8-Hour Medical Restriction
Season 1, Episode 65
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DO NOT work beyond your medical restrictions
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6 min
You're Entitled to the First 8 Hours on Your Route
Season 1, Episode 64
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If you work less than 8 hours on your route, it might be a grievance
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6 min
Can I Get My Mail?
Season 1, Episode 63
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How should you handle it when you're servicing a cluster box or apartment, and a customer comes up and asks you if they can get their mail?
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5 min
Amending your 3996
Season 1, Episode 62
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As you get more information, you should update your 3996.
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5 min
Awful Deliveries
Season 1, Episode 61
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This is a fun episode where Michael and I talk about some AWFUL places we've delivered the mail.
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5 min
The Contract Still Applies on Sunday
Season 1, Episode 60
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Every right you have the rest of the week, you have on Sunday.
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