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FedUp with Ron Speakman
by Ron Speakman
A podcast for federal employees who are FedUp with non compliance and an unjust system, and who are FedUp with being constantly mistreated, misinformed, and or misrepresented. Hosted by a retired federal employee himself, who has been through it all, and who has helped many federal employees across this country, this podcast will talk about a wide range of common issues all federal employees continually face, in addition to giving federal employees a platform for their voices to be heard, and to share their stories and issues. Knowledge is power, and FedUp believes that all our stories need to be heard by all.
Episodes
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Episode 49: Politics Over Principles — Caref Don’t Care
In this episode, Ron Speakman breaks down his personal thoughts, opinions, and concerns surrounding NALC National Presidential Candidate Mike Caref, his campaign, his decision-making, and whether he is truly fit to lead. From broken promises and split votes, to Branch 11 in Chicago, campaigning...
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Episode 48: FedUp Reflections — Truth, Transition, & What Comes Next
In this episode, Ron delivers a direct and reflective message on truth, accountability, and transition. He addresses the realities of advocacy, the personal weight of speaking honestly, and the need to realign when purpose and sustainability are at stake. The episode also features an original,...
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Episode 47: Spotlighted Provider — Millennium Rehabilitation: Trusted Care for Federal Employees
Today’s episode spotlights Alex Sherman of Millennium Rehabilitation Physical Therapy, a trusted provider serving federal employees in the Bronx, NY, and surrounding areas. Millennium sets itself apart with its multilingual support and cultural and religious awareness, ensuring every patient is...
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Episode 46: Shapiro Federal: The Legal Powerhouse in the FedUp Network of Resources
Today, I sit down with Geoffrey and Zachary Shapiro from Shapiro Federal, a fourth-generation, family run law firm that has been standing with and fighting for injured federal employees since 1933. With over 90 years of experience, and more than 17,500 cases nationwide, Shapiro Federal is now the...
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Episode 45: Corruption in Dubuque — The Story They Tried to Bury
In this episode, retired city letter carrier Tina Schmerbach shares her four-year battle through corruption, cover-ups, harassment, and betrayal inside the USPS and NALC. From local branch failures to national leadership neglect, from Postal Inspectors ignoring threats, to law enforcement, a...
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Episode 44: Interview with Corey Walton & James Henry; Groundbreaking Announcement That Will Shake the NALC
Attention All NALC Members & City Letter Carriers: In this episode of FedUp, we’re joined by James Henry and Corey Walton, two CLC candidates in the upcoming 2026 NALC election. This short but powerful conversation delivers a game-changing moment as James Henry makes a groundbreaking...
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Episode 43: Interview with NALC Branch 132 President & CLC Resident National Officer Candidate, Kimetra Simpson - Lewis
Today, we sit down with Kimetra Simpson-Lewis, a powerhouse in the labor movement and a relentless advocate for letter carriers. As President of Dallas Lone Star NALC Local Branch 132, Kim has spent three decades fighting for workers' rights, ensuring fair treatment, safe conditions, and a strong...
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Episode 42: Interview with Letter Carrier Advocate & NALC Director of City Delivery Candidate, Corey Walton
Attention All NALC Members & USPS City Letter Carriers: Today’s guest is Corey Walton, a 32-year letter carrier, host of the acclaimed From A to Arbitration Podcast, and a relentless advocate for the members of the NALC (National Association of Letter Carriers). Corey has spent decades standing...
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Episode 41: Interview with Brooklyn - Staten Island NALC Merged Branch 41 President, and NALC National Trustee Candidate, John Cruz
Today, we’re joined by John Cruz, the powerhouse President of the Brooklyn-Staten Island NALC Merged Branch 41. Known for his unwavering advocacy for City Letter Carriers, John’s dedication sends shockwaves through management and commands respect across the NALC. Listen to us as we dive deep into...
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Episode 40: Interview with NALC Branch 254 President & NALC Region 12 NBA Candidate, William Kriebel
In this episode, we sit down with Bill Kriebel, a dedicated candidate for NALC Region 12 National Business Agent (NBA). Through his background as a Marine Corps veteran, a working branch president, and a steadfast advocate for letter carriers, Bill brings a unique blend of experience and passion…
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Episode 39: Interview with NALC Activist & City Letter Carrier, Ernest Gonzales
In this episode, Ernest Gonzales, a passionate advocate, Chief Shop Steward, and BFN Coordinating Committee member from San Antonio, TX, joins us to discuss his work with the Build a Fighting NALC (BFN) Movement. We explore the struggles of toxic work environments, BFN’s agenda and key points...
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Episode 38: Interview with NALC Branch 3 President & NALC National Trustee Candidate, David Grosskopf Jr
This episode features an in-depth conversation with David Grosskopf Jr., who shares his journey through the USPS and the NALC, his unwavering dedication to union activism, and the many battles fought for the rights of his members. From stopping check-washing schemes and stopping the closure of a...
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Episode 37: Interview with James Henry, NALC Vice President
In this episode, we sit down with James Henry, the National Vice President of the NALC, to discuss his incredible life journey of service and leadership, from his early days in Compton, CA, to his 26-year-career with the Marine Corps, and his 36 years as a union advocate. We also dive into his...
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Episode 36: Interview with Rural Carrier & NRLCA Vice Presidential Candidate, Kristin Wakeman
In this episode, we sit down with Kristin Wakeman, a dedicated advocate and candidate for Vice President of the NRLCA to discuss her campaign and plans for a more transparent and effective union. From updating the NRLCA Magazine to improving training for RCAs, Kristin is dedicated to ensuring…
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Episode 35: Interview with Rural Carrier & NRLCA Presidential Candidate, Bill Mea
In today's episode, we sit down with Bill Mea, a dedicated 26-year Rural Carrier with the USPS and a longstanding NRLCA union dues-paying member, who is now running for the position of President of the NRLCA. With over two decades as a local officer, Bill has dedicated his career to advocating…
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Episode 34: Another Update with NALC Activist & City Letter Carrier, Tyler Vasseur
In today's episode, hear Tyler give us an update on his “Build a Fighting NALC” movement, including how many branches and state associations have passed open bargaining resolutions. In addition, Tyler and I talk about the lack of leadership and representation within the NALC, his mission…
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Episode 33: Interview with Rich Ray, Local Branch Vice President from Brooklyn, NY
In today's episode, we welcome Rich Ray to the show as we delve into a wide range of topics crucial to every city letter carrier. From the Concerned Letter Carriers and Build a Fighting NALC movements, to unity, division, and the passion and anger driving change, we cover it all. We discuss...
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Episode 32: Interview with Rural Carrier & Director of Steward Operations Candidate, James Brennan
Today's guest, James Brennan, is an NRLCA dues-paying member and USPS Rural Carrier from the state of Michigan. Starting as a Rural Carrier Associate in April 2017, he became a regular Rural Carrier in November of 2020 and was elected as a steward in 2021. Since then, he has filed numerous...
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Episode 31: OPM Federal Disability Retirement; Interview with IFW Law Group
In today’s episode, we have a conversation regarding OPM Federal Disability Retirement with Erik Blowers (owner and managing attorney) and Rachel Klink (associate attorney) of IFW Law Group, a national law firm committed to providing the highest quality legal services for injured federal…
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Episode 30: Update with NALC Activist & City Letter Carrier, Tyler Vasseur
In today’s episode, City Letter Carrier and NALC activist, Tyler Vasseur, gives us an update regarding the “Build a Fighting NALC” movement (which revolves around open bargaining resolutions) including how much it has grown, and how many branches across the country are getting involved since our...
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Episode 29: Interview with City Letter Carrier & NALC Activist, Tyler Vasseur
Our guest today is a City Letter Carrier and active member of the NALC who is starting a movement revolving around open bargaining resolutions, open communication, transparency, and accountability with regards to our leadership within the NALC. Their main objective is to organize the membership…
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Episode 28: Interview with Dr. Robert Kustin, CEO of Fed-Hurt
My guest today, Dr. Robert Kustin, is the CEO of Fed-Hurt, which treats the injuries of all Federal Employees, and whose sole mission is to create the largest provider network to help and treat all federal employees, from hurt to help. In this important and informational episode, Dr. Kustin...
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Episode 27: Our Responsibility to Ourselves
In this short, but necessary episode, I talk about what I consider to be an obstacle for all of us, that being the federal employee (ourselves), and I give a simple three-step process we can use to overcome that obstacle. We are all in this fight together, and we need to continue to not only...
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Episode 26: OSHA - Its the Law
In this informational episode, we talk about our rights under OSHA (Occupational Safety & Health Administration) from code of federal regulations and the OSHA 300 log, to the OSHA fact sheet regarding whistleblower complaints under section 11(c) and even some of the ELM, (Employee & Labor…
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Episode 25: Interview with a City Letter Carrier from Nebraska
Our guest today is a 19-year-veteran City Letter Carrier and an NALC union dues paying member, and has held many positions within the NALC, from both a local branch and state level, and is currently an arbitration advocate. Hear our guest and I talk about the collusion and cronyism that takes…
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Episode 24: Interview with a City Letter Carrier from Utah
This City Letter Carrier has always been advocating and fighting for their brothers and sisters, and because management was intimidated by how strong and knowledgeable of a steward they were, management messed with their pay, tried to put them on emergency placement, and even tried to casually...
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Episode 23: Interview with a Rural Carrier from Tennessee
Our guest today, who's a Rural Carrier from the state of Tennessee, talks about the many issues that revolve around the Rural Route Evaluation Compensation System (RRECS for short) such as route coverage percentage, CBU (cluster box units) issues, mapping issues, unscannable parcels versus door...
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Episode 22: Interview with a Rural Carrier from Indiana
Our guest today will share their story which details how management harassed and continuously mistreated them, and even retaliated / targeted them at some point, including facing pending termination. We will also be having a conversation regarding the Rural Route Evaluation Compensation System...
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Episode 21: Mental Illness & Disorders, OWCP Stress Claims, & Other Resources
In this episode we talk about mental illness and mental disorders stemming from having to work in a toxic and hostile work environment. We also address how we can file an OWCP stress claim regarding our mental illness and/or disorders, what's needed to do that, and other useful resources to…
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Episode 20: Interview with Corey Walton, Host & Creator of the Podcast ”From A to Arbitration”
Our special guest today is Corey Walton, a City Letter Carrier who is well-known for his podcast and for helping the NALC members. We will be getting both personal and educational in this interview, and not only will you learn something you didn’t know about Corey, but you will hear him talk…
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Episode 19: Interview with Kenny Hodge, Host & Creator of ”The Kenny Hodge Podcast” Part 2
Picking back up where we left off with our guest from last week, Kenny and I talk passive aggressiveness and other issues regarding the USPS and management. We also get into some union talk as well, and talk about the consolidation of offices and the making of hubs across this country. If you...
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Episode 18: Interview with Kenny Hodge, Host & Creator of ”The Kenny Hodge Podcast” Part 1
Our guest today, who was in both the United States Marine Corps and the United States Army, has a very in-depth perspective regarding the USPS, as he started his career as a TE with the USPS, worked his way through to other crafts and unions (including management) and was involved with and/or...
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Episode 17: FedUp PSA Regarding the USPS Social Media Policy
Once again, USPS Employees are being censored and told what NOT to do. You are being threatened with termination, and being retaliated against for speaking on the poor working conditions and mistreatment on social media, and even for speaking on my podcast. This special episode goes over the 2023...
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Episode 16: Interview with a Rural Carrier from Pennsylvania, Part 2
Picking back up where we left off last week with our guest, part 2 of their interview will talk more of the good, the bad, and the ugly with her union representation from the NRLCA and with management. We also touch more on taboo topics (addiction and management's role in that), veterans running...
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Episode 15: Interview with a Rural Carrier from Pennsylvania, Part 1
In this episode, we talk to a veteran rural carrier about RRECS, LLV's, her on-the-job work injuries, mistreatment by management (including targeting, retaliation, and even wrongful termination), and privacy act violations, all of which revolve around a toxic work culture that most, if not all,...
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Episode 14 : Interview with a Supervisor of Distribution Operations (SDO) from Illinois
My guest today was in management, and was one of those rare legendary unicorns that we hear about within management in the USPS. Hear them talk about the mistreatment they endured (bullying, harassment, and constant targeting and retaliation) by their own peers (other management) which ultimately...
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Episode 13: Interview with a Rural Carrier from Tennessee, Part 2
In this episode, we continue where we left off last week with part 2 of this interview with Adric Montano, a rural carrier from Tennessee, where he continues with his story, and talks more on the mistreatment from management, and the USPS, especially HR, and the lack of representation from his...
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Episode 12: Interview with a Rural Carrier from Tennessee, Part 1
This Rural Carrier has been through it all, yet refuses to give up! Hear them talk about the mistreatment from management, including them putting him into an unsafe working condition that ultimately led to their traumatic work injury, the lack of management's education regarding paper work when…
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Episode 11: Interview with a Local Branch NALC Union President from New York, Part 2
Picking back up where we left off from last week, this NALC local president from New York talks about an arbitration case that he was a part of, including how many grievances get sent up monthly to the DRT, in addition to talking about LWOP 060 vs. LWOP OWCP 049, work injuries, who's more to…
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Episode 10: Interview with a Local Branch NALC Union President from New York, Part 1
A local NALC union president from New York gets real in this interview, as we discuss some of the biggest issues he sees from management, our union, our upcoming contract, workroom floor issues, and toxic work culture, in addition to talking about his first experience using OSHA successfully for...
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Episode 9: Interview with Chris Helms, President of Federal Injury Centers, Part 2
Picking back up where we left off from last week, President of Federal Injury Centers, Chris Helms, talks about his other platforms that bring added value to us federal employees, such as Wednesday Night OWCP Chats with Chris & Gini on FaceBook, Breaking OWCP, 3 books which Chris wrote, and the...
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Episode 8: Interview with Chris Helms, President of Federal Injury Centers, Part 1
National leading OWCP expert, Chris Helms, talks about his company, Federal Injury Centers (FIC), and explains why he and his company bring so much added value to us federal employees and unions. We talk about his compliance manual and training, the success he and FIC have, the amount of approved...
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Episode 7: Interview with a Rural Carrier from Nevada, Part 2
In this episode, we continue where where we left off last week with Part 2 of this interview with Tona, a Rural Carrier from Nevada. We will be talking about Federal Injury Centers, Lawyers, more mistreatment from management and coworkers, and some other topics as well.
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Episode 6: Interview with a Rural Carrier from Nevada, Part 1
This USPS rural carrier talks about her on the job work injury, and the challenges she has faced, and continually faces, including constant willful misconduct and harassment from management, including management trying to deter her from filing a claim, her lack of representation from her national...
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Episode 5: Decertification of the NRLCA
Attention Rural Carriers: Our guest today, who is a rural carrier, is one of the two people behind starting the decertification process against the NRLCA. We discuss that process and inform people what that entails, why they and many others within the rural craft are FedUp with their union, and…
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Episode 4: Interview with a Clerk from Wisconsin
This clerk with the USPS, and an APWU dues paying member, shares her story, which includes her on the job work injury, the constant mistreatment from management, misrepresentation from her union, and how this all made her feel alone, in addition to talking about resources and people who have…
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Episode 3: Interview with a Rural Carrier from New Mexico
Our guest today talks about her on the job work injury, and the many years within a hostile & toxic work culture that she has endured, including how she fought back against it and what resources she has used to help aid her in the the fight against the many wrongdoings she has faced.
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Episode 2: Interview with a City Letter Carrier from Pennsylvania
A general discussion with our guest about his experiences regarding harassment, favoritism, poor management, his on the job work injury, and a toxic work culture that is promoted from within from management and the USPS.
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Episode 1: Introduction to Myself, FedUp, & Toxic Work Environments
This introductory episode to FedUp will focus on giving you an introduction to myself, FedUp, why I created FedUp, and finish with a topic that we all deal with, which is toxic work environments. You are not alone!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A podcast for federal employees who are FedUp with non compliance and an unjust system, and who are FedUp with being constantly mistreated, misinformed, and or misrepresented. Hosted by a retired federal employee himself, who has been through it all, and who has helped many federal employees across this country, this podcast will talk about a wide range of common issues all federal employees continually face, in addition to giving federal employees a platform for their voices to be heard, and to share their stories and issues. Knowledge is power, and FedUp believes that all our stories need to be heard by all.
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