Episode Highlights:

• Introduction to Rich Ray: Dive into the background of Rich Ray, his journey, and his current role as the Second Vice President.
• Union Activities and Strategies: Explore the union's strategies in advocating for workers, the importance of filing grievances correctly, and achieving a staggering success rate in dispute resolution.
• The Importance of Reporting Injuries: A crucial discussion on why postal workers must promptly report any workplace injuries to protect themselves and ensure they receive the necessary support.
• Facing Management Challenges: Insights into dealing with management, overcoming fear, and the critical role of solidarity and professionalism in navigating workplace challenges.
• Success Stories and Learning from Mistakes: Rich shares anecdotes of union victories and personal reflections on learning from every experience to better serve the members.

Guest Bio:

Rich Ray, Second Vice President of Branch 41, combining Staten Island and Brooklyn, brings years of experience and a passion for union activism. His commitment to worker rights and safety shines through his work, making a tangible difference in the lives of postal workers.

Listener Takeaways:

• Understand the vital role of unions in protecting workers' rights.
• Learn the importance of immediate injury reporting and the impact on long-term health and job security.
• Gain insights into effectively dealing with management and overcoming workplace fear.
• Be inspired by the success stories and lessons learned from union activism.

Call to Action:

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Keywords: OWCP", "Rich Ray", "union representation", "employee rights", "workplace injury", "USPS union", "management strategies", "grievance procedures", "Staten Island and Brooklyn merger", "labor rights advocacy", and "postal service workers".

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