Episode 174: Boston Day 4.. The Establishment

This episode is a recap of the fourth day of the NALC convention in Boston, focusing on the continued appeals hearings and the ongoing fallout from the handling of the Renfroe charges. Corey begins by announcing the "From A to Arbitration Shirt Day" will be Wednesday and clarifies information about the 50/50 raffle. He then shares several listener shout-outs, expressing gratitude for the ongoing support and highlighting the contributions of various members and branches. Corey details the second day of the appeals hearings, noting that the votes on the charges against Renfroe followed a similar pattern to the previous day, with a significant margin of votes in favor of upholding the guilty verdict on at least some of the charges. He expresses his frustration with business agents who attempted to influence the vote by threatening members with career repercussions. He states his intention to publicly name the offending individuals and calls for Article 10 charges to be filed against them. He recounts Gary Lang's successful confrontation of Renfroe, highlighting the comical aspect of Renfroe's inability to answer questions about his actions. He expresses approval of the fact that the delegates were ultimately able to hear and vote on the charges and emphasizes the importance of maintaining open bargaining and transparency within the NALC. Corey analyzes Renfroe's performance during the hearing on the DUI charge, noting his somber demeanor and the strategic use of the alcoholism mitigating factor. However, he points out Renfroe's lack of remorse and apology, emphasizing that this likely played a role in the significant number of delegates who voted against him despite the mitigating circumstances. He predicts that Renfroe will have more difficulty defending himself against the charges related to James Henry due to the lack of an alcoholism defense. Corey expresses further outrage over the fact that Renfroe hired an in-house counsel without the executive council's approval, highlighting this as an example of his disregard for the union's established processes and his blatant disregard for the union's constitution. He continues to emphasize that the current leadership of the NALC is failing to represent its members and that widespread change is necessary. He notes the growing momentum of the CLC movement and expresses confidence in their ability to secure victory in the upcoming election. The episode concludes with additional shout-outs, a discussion of the importance of member engagement, and a promise to provide daily updates from the convention. Corey reiterates his strong support for the CLC and his determination to fight for the city letter carriers. http://www.fromatoarbitration.com/