Episode 199: One Hour of 6-day Count Stuff. Well, close to one hour

From A to Arbitration

This episode continues the educational series on 6-day counts, focusing on the procedures and regulations outlined in the 2018 NALC Route Inspection Pocket Handbook. Corey begins with listener shout-outs, promoting a vote-no rally and the "Tallest Nail" podcast. He then addresses issues with his email inbox, explaining that he is working to catch up on unanswered emails. He announces a new monthly podcast segment dedicated to CCA issues and promotes several other relevant podcasts.

The bulk of the episode involves a detailed explanation of the route inspection process, covering various aspects from preparation through consultation and adjustment. The host emphasizes the importance of meticulous record-keeping, accurate time recording, and assertive advocacy in challenging management's actions, providing specific guidance on completing the necessary forms (1838c, 1840, 3999) and highlighting specific areas where management often attempts to manipulate data or impose arbitrary time limits. He details the importance of the carrier consultation and urges active participation from carriers in challenging management's decisions. He emphasizes the need to challenge management's attempts to use averages where no standards exist and stresses the importance of documenting any instances of management misconduct.

Corey then addresses the issue of management's attempts to manipulate data and intimidate carriers, providing examples of how management uses the scanner data to target carriers and the need for strong, proactive responses. He highlights the importance of understanding and utilizing M-1458 to counter management's reliance on GPS data as the sole basis for discipline and urges members to challenge management's attempts to impose arbitrary time limits, especially concerning breaks, lunches, and other time-off allowances. He emphasizes that any attempts by management to reduce office time, such as by imposing an unrealistic one-hour limit, should be immediately grieved.

The episode shifts to discuss the upcoming CLC Zoom meeting focused on the “Vote No” campaign, urging members to participate. He also promotes a planned episode focusing on strategies for dealing with narcissistic individuals and emphasizes the need for stronger, more unified action from the union leadership. Corey concludes by reiterating his commitment to fighting for the city letter carriers and promoting the upcoming route inspection training series.
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