Classes of Mail

In this episode, I'll talk about the many ways management abuses carriers, and I'll give strategies and advice on how to deal with it. (This episode contains substantial profanity.)

We finish up our reading of Article 8, and I try out a new accent.

Yes, you have to do what management tells you. Even if it's dumb. We'll go over your requirements, and the exceptions; and we'll talk about management's obligation to make decisions.

In this episode, I'll read a letter I wrote to my local postmaster, outlining the primary reasons we are losing our new employees. I also offer solutions that are easy to implement and cost essentially nothing. The letter is read as written, without commentary.

Settle in, this is a long one. We'll read all of Article 7, and I'll try out a new accent.

Staying organized is critical to your success as a letter carrier. It makes the day go smoother, and it helps to cut down on mistakes. I'll talk about some strategies for getting yourself organized, and I'll go over my own personal methods.

The M-41 is the manual that describes the proper way for letter carriers to do their work. In this episode, I'll talk about some of the highlights from the M-41. Surely you've read it from cover to cover, but just in case it's been a while, allow me to refresh your memory on a few finer points.

This week's episode features another reading from the JCAM. We'll tackle Articles 2, 3, and 4. As with the first episode, I will read the quotes from the contract in a poorly done accent. Enjoy!