I am very pleased to announce a series of upcominginterviews with candidates running on the CLC ticket as part of my podcast series. I invite all members and listeners to submit questions for these interviews, ensuring each question is directed to a specific candidate. When submitting questions, kindly adhere to the deadlines listed below and clearly specify the candidates to whom each question is addressed. I kindly request that all questions be maintained in a professional and respectful. Questions can be submitted to [email protected]

The deadline to get your questions in for

Coery Walton deadline March 13,

Danna Chambless, deadline March 13,

Debbie Dixon, deadline March 13,

Tom Rooney deadline March 20,

Pam Donato deadline March 25

Board of Trustees questions for all three of these guys,John Cruz, Howard Komine, and David Grosskoph, deadline March 27,

All New York 1 listeners, if you can donate 8 hours tobrother Rob Yauch, it will be greatly appreciated. His LSP number to donate to is # 26-4B-100-0562. You can fill out forms and submit them. PS Form 3970-D: Request to Donate Leave, available at Http://blue.usps.gov/formmgmt/3999.htm.  You can also mail PS Form 3970-D, Attn: Leave Share Program, HR Shared Service Center, Compensation and Benefits, PO Box 970400, Greensboro, NC 27497-0400

In this episode, we discuss the tough questions and thereality of fighting like hell. We go over the January 15, 2026, OIG Audit Report on Grievance Management. I bring up one of my old episodes, Episode 31. I ask all of you, Fight Like Hell for what? We discuss the abandoned carrier. The shadow of the new contract. The fight we need is contract enforcement and carrier safety. We discuss the open letter to the NALC National Leadership from the rank and file.

We get into paper tiger national leadership, the questionis If we aren’t fighting to save the service, we are just fighting over the scraps of a dying company.

The Transparency Blackout. We also discussed that yourbranch is grievance-rich but spirit-poor. Does the grievance check feel like a win, or does it feel like hush money? Grievance vs Reality, this is my two cents when we discuss this.

This episode does not hold back on anyone; however, itdiscusses the true truths that our membership sees every day and is feeling as of right now, and there must be a change. I hope you enjoy this episode, and please make comments in the comment part of this page so we can get your view onwhat was discussed, what I got wrong, or what I left out. Please, this is for all of us to discuss and try to correct these real issues.

I decided to do two episodes in one. In addition to thisepisode, this is kind of like a part two of the previous episode, but it kind of isn’t, fight like hell… for what? We discuss the NALC-USPS contract is expiring, and the slogan we keep hearing is “fight like hell,” but fight like hell for what? What gets deep in this episode is what letter carriers are actually fighting for. Management accountability-or lack of it. The grievance system is failing. GPS & scanning abuse, Harassment by Technology. Forced Falsification of scans. Safety and Service are the two biggest lies. No enforcement Systemic Collapse. Broken window policy: fix it, or it shatters.The union at cross roads. The path forward change, TRANSPARENCY, Accountability, the Concerned letter carriers are here for us for 2026, we need to vote them in so all these issues can be addressed.

Brothers and Sisters,

We discussed donated leave for Brother Robert Yauch,former Staten Island shop steward and Branch Officer for Branch 99 and Branch 41. Brother Yauch is currently in New York District 1 and needs your help.

If anyone is able to donate 8 hours, it would be greatly appreciated.

LSP #: 26-4B-100-0562

Podcast – Submit Your Questions

Please submit your questions to [email protected]for the upcoming interviews:

·      Corey Walton – Deadline: March 13

Dana Chambless – Deadline: March 13     

Tom Rooney – Deadline: March 20

Board of Trustees (all three) – Deadline: March 27

Thank you for your support and solidarity.

Episode Topic

In this episode, we discuss Orientation for New Career Employees.

Grievance Starter

To receive a copy of the grievance starterdiscussed during this episode, please email
[email protected].

Thank you all for your continued support, participation, and solidarity.

In this episode, it's a fast-paced episode where we discuss Article 41.3.E of the National Agreement. Just an idea

donations of annual leave for New York 1 District carriersthat can donate annual leave to Brother Robert Yauch. You can email me for the flyer at [email protected]

LSP # 26-4B-100-0562

Please, everyone who can help, this will be a blessing formy brother, my friend, your fellow carrier, Robert Yauch

In this episode, I have a very special guest, Mena Aziz, whogoes over his creation of GrieveTrac

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GrieveTrac is a modern, web-based grievance tracking systembuilt specifically for NALC Branch Officers and Formal ARepresentatives. It streamlines the entire grievance process—from intake toarbitration—ensuring accuracy, transparency, accountability, and timelyresolution.

WhyGrieveTrac Matters

Missed deadlines, lostpaperwork, and incomplete records weaken grievance enforcement. GrieveTracensures every grievance is documented, tracked, and resolved properly,protecting members’ rights and strengthening the union’s position.

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CentralizedDashboard

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· Advanced filters bystatus, type, station, or date

 CompleteGrievance Records

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· Grievant Info: Name, EIN,Seniority, Status, Veteran Preference, Contact Info

· Informal Step A: Filing Date,Supervisor, Steward, Refusal to Meet

· Formal Step A: Forward Date,Meeting Date, USPS & NALC Reps, Disposition

· DRT (Step B): Forward/ReceivedDates, Merit Status, Decision

· Arbitration: Request Date, Type,Hearing Dates, Final Resolution

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· Eyeglass voucher tracking

· Back dues invoicing &payments

· Service pin management(20–75 years)

 Stations & Assignments

· Station directory

· PS Form 1723 (120-daytracking)

· Hold-downs, routes, andassignments

 NALC Representatives

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· Station-based assignments& contacts

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· Assigned stations withfull contact info

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During this episode, I had a discussion with the hosts of the“Beyond the Satchel” Podcast, where we discussed the importance of the PAC fund. Given just one dollar every paycheck, it is very important.

This is a great crew that I spoke with; these two people arevery unique and special to the NALC and all letter carriers.

A must listen:

Also, as discussed in the intro, brother Robert Yauch, formershop steward and branch officer of Former Branch 99 and Branch 41 Merged, is dealing with heartship and can use donations of annual leave for New York 1 District carriers that can donate annual leave to Brother Robert Yauch. You can email me for the flyer at [email protected]

LSP # 26-4B-100-0562

Please, everyone who can help, this will be a blessing for myBrother my friend, your fellow carrier, Robert Yauch

with Brothers Bill Kriebel and Walter McGregory

In this episode, Brothers Walt McGregory, Bill Kriebel, and I go over Just Cause and Defenses to Discipline. We start with Just Cause-Article 16.

We

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GrieveTrac is an innovative Grievance Tracking System designed to simplify and optimize the management of member grievances. Tailored for NALC branch officers and Formal A Representatives, GreiveTrac empowers youto handle grievances with efficiency, ensuring transparency, accountability, and member satisfaction at every step.

Why Grievance Tracking Matters

Unresolved grievances can lead to decreased morale,productivity issues, and even legal challenges. A robust grievance tracking system like GrieveTrac ensures every complaint is logged, tracked, and resolved efficiently, fostering transparency and accountability within your organization.

Key Features of GrieveTrac

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Main Info:

Grievant's Info:

Informal Step-A:

Formal Step-A:

Dispute Resolution Team(DRT):

Arbitration:

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Grievances Management

Members Management

Station and AssignmentManagement

NALC Representatives

USPS Management

Grievance NumberGeneration

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Benefits of UsingGrieveTrac

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This is the last time I will bespeaking about this, just clearing the air and getting this off my chest.

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First, we start off with the NALC currently, any better than management at this point, or maybe worse. The truthbehind firing our RRAs, Debbie Dixon and Orlando Gonzalez, and the disappointment that I have with our National President.

We go into a discussion of Sick Leave before and after the holiday. Some understand how this works as per Article11.6 of the National Agreement and the ELM.

Discussing the importance of being cleared at the end of the day. what you should do and how to handle this. or the Immediate Attention Required letter sent out from National to all the Branches back in 2015. We also discuss the white Paper regarding Clearance for Accountable Items.

And we go over the Grievance Template. Then we discuss how to handle this issue.

Additionally, please explore Grievetrac; the creator will assist you in getting started. This is software that is needed for all branches and all grievance handlers. Grievetrac will keep track of all members, including all stations and representatives on both sides, and whatever you need, go to the website and create a meeting with the creator and discussyour needs. This program is amazing; all branches should have this tracking system.

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Discussion on my current situation, some good news, and being blessed for this holiday season. Just shooting thebreeze and keeping it real.

Happy holidays to everyone, and a happy New Year. I love you all. 

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This discussion pertains to the cold weather outside.Winters can be tough, but we hope we shared valuable information with you.

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