The Lion's Den Episode 7: More 6-day Count

In this episode of "The Lions' Den," Corey continues his detailed breakdown of six-day route inspections and related union procedures, focusing on the critical aspects that can impact a carrier's time and potentially lead to grievances. He emphasizes the importance of understanding and utilizing specific forms like the 1838-C, 3999, and 1840, as well as contractual language and past arbitration decisions to protect carrier rights. Corey highlights how management may attempt to manipulate these processes, particularly regarding street waiting time and office time calculations, and advises carriers to meticulously document all interactions and potential discrepancies. He stresses the need to be aware of management's obligations, such as conducting annual route and unit reviews and providing carriers with advance copies of relevant forms and documentation. Corey also touches upon the significance of breaks and how management might attempt to restrict them, urging carriers to be informed and to file grievances if their rights are violated. He reinforces the idea that understanding these procedures is crucial for the city letter carrier, as it empowers them to protect their time and ensures fair treatment, especially in the face of management's potential "steal" tactics. The episode also includes a brief mention of future topics like route protection and the potential impact of new joint route adjustment processes. concernedlettercarriers.com