What is a Grievance?
We take a look at the OG definition of a Grievance, a dictionary definition, and the Contractual Definition to get a better understanding of what it means to have a Grievance. This episode will help m...
14 Marras 202525min
Compliance & Enforcement
We dive into the looming issue of making Management abide by our Settlements. This includes a deep analysis of the Grievance Procedure, or AUGER, and the Multiple Grievance Strategy. More for Stewards...
6 Marras 202537min
Article 5 & Past Practice
In today's fantastic episode we dive into one of, if not the most complicated Articles of our Contract. Members, Stewards and entire Local's get this one wrong. We fumble through an entire hour of dig...
6 Marras 202559min
LMOU Negotiations
It is that time of the year - LMOU Negotiations! We explain what an LMOU is, what happens if you don't have a (L)ocal, discuss the rules of the game and we wrap up with negotiation tips and tricks!
4 Marras 202532min
Deems Desirable (Or Restricted Sick Leave?)
An extremely common misconception is Managements use of Deems Desirable. We discuss how Management 'Deems Desirable' for the protection of the USPS to require medical documentation, how this bypassing...
30 Loka 202547min
FMLA 2 - Electric Boogaloo
We jump back into FMLA by wrapping up some clauses not covered in the last episode, address some unique situations, and dive into FMLA for Military Members and their families!
25 Loka 202519min
Hostile Work Environments
We dive into the differences between Harassment and a Hostile Work Environment, the Contact, what Handbooks & Manuals state, and we wrap up with Grievance Strategy!
23 Loka 202549min
Episode 2 - FMLA
This episode covers FMLA. The act itself, unique situations, filling out your paperwork, and the requirements to get approved. If you or your coworker needs FMLA this is the place to start!
18 Loka 202520min
