In this "Lion's Den" episode, Corey delves into the specifics of six-day mail count inspections, focusing on how to combat potential management manipulation of route adjustments. He details how management might strategically remove routes before a six-day count to reduce their labor costs, and encourages carriers to document every step of this process. Corey emphasizes the importance of meticulous record-keeping, citing specific sections of the USPS handbooks (M39 and M41) as well as past arbitration decisions. He urges listeners to gather evidence showing that management has not conducted the required annual route and unit reviews, as outlined in the handbooks, to demonstrate the potential for unfair adjustments and reduced carrier workload. He lays out the precise steps carriers should take to document instances of alleged mismanagement and overreach during route count inspections, including the careful examination of forms like 1838C, 3999, and 1840 to challenge potentially improper time deductions. Corey's central theme in this episode is the need for detailed documentation and the aggressive pursuit of grievances against management, particularly in cases of improper or incomplete route evaluations, which are critical to the process of a six-day count. He emphasizes the importance of building a collective defense by gathering evidence, and the need for meticulous attention to detail in every step of the six-day count process to ensure management adherence to contract provisions. Corey also discusses the case from Sherry Rose Talmage and its relevance to red line policies. He emphasizes again that letter carriers must be diligent and proactive during route inspections and challenges.

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