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In Solidarity Podcast
by Branch 38
Brought to you by the proud members of NJ Merged Branch 38, NALC, co-hosted by Armando Pedreira and Clifford Dodd, a podcast dedicated to engaging, informing, and empowering Letter Carriers. In the principles of common cause and solidarity, it is our aim that conversations and short trainings on the many topics that aid our members can be shared and pushed forward to the letter carriers, shop stewards, workplace organizers, and activists who need it the most. We found our strength through merger, strength through solidarity, and we strive to share some of that strength with you.
Episodes
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Episode 26: Hands Off Our Craftwork! Articles 1.6, 41.1.A.2 & 204Bs
Episode 26: Hands Off Our Craftwork! | Articles 1.6, 41.1.A.2 & 204Bs Protect the Letter Carrier craft and their work. In this episode of the In Solidarity Podcast, Armando and Cliff tackle the important issue of management performing letter carrier craftwork. We break down Article 1.6 of the...
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Episode 19: Understanding Article 16.7 Emergency Placement
Episode 19: Understanding Article 16.7 Emergency Placement takes a detailed look at one of management’s most severe and immediate actions—removing a letter carrier from duty without pay under the emergency procedures of Article 16.7 of the National Agreement. Cliff and Armando break down the...
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EPISODE 18: Understanding Article 16's Just Cause Principles
In Episode 18 of the In Solidarity Podcast, “Understanding Article 16’s Just Cause Principles,” Cliff and Armando take a detailed look at one of the most important protections contained in the National Agreement: management may not discipline or discharge a letter carrier except for just cause.…
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Episode 17: Do I Need a Doctor’s Note? Understanding ELM 513, and Acceptable Medical Documentation
Episode 17: Do I Need a Doctor’s Note? Understanding ELM 513 Sick Leave Requirements & What Is Acceptable Medical Documentation tackles one of the most common—and often misunderstood—issues facing letter carriers: when can management require medical documentation for sick leave, and what does…
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EPISODE 16: Understanding TACS Carrier Everything Reports
In Episode 16 of the In Solidarity Podcast, Armando and Cliff break down one of the most valuable tools available to shop stewards when investigating grievances, the TACS Carrier Everything Report. We explain what these reports contain, how to read and understand the various information they...
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Episode 15: Article 8 Continued, Letter Carrier Paragraph, Rule and Reason, and Document Requests
Episode 15: Article 8 Continued takes a deeper dive into one of the most misunderstood provisions of the National Agreement by exploring the Letter Carrier Paragraph, the Rule of Reason, and the critical role of auxiliary assistance under Article 8. Cliff and Armando explain why not every…
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Episode 14: Article 8 Basics, History, Posting, and M-02011
Episode 14: Article 8 Basics, History, Posting, and M-02011 explores one of the most important provisions of the National Agreement governing letter carrier work hours and overtime. Join Cliff and Armando as they trace the evolution of Article 8, explain its fundamental principles, discuss route...
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EPISODE 13: Technological Supervision 2 Defense Against Tech-Based Discipline, M39, M01664 & M01769.
EPISODE 13: Technological Supervision 2 Defense Against Tech-Based Discipline, M39, M01664 & M01769. Episode 13: Technological Supervision – Part 2 builds on the foundation established in Episode 12 by shifting the focus from understanding technological supervision to defending against...
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Episode 12: Technological Supervision, Big Brother, Bad Data, GPS, and Stationary Accusations.
Episode 12: Technological Supervision dives into increasingly important and misunderstood issues facing letter carriers today—the increasing use of technology to monitor, measure, and discipline employees. Join Cliff and Armando as they discuss MDD scanners, GPS tracking, stationary events, and…
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EPISODE 11: Understanding Holidays, Articles 11 & 30, LMOU Pecking Orders, and HOL Leave Exchange
Episode 11: Understanding Holiday Rules, Scheduling, and Leave Exchange | In Solidarity Podcast The holidays should be a time to spend with family and friends—not a time to wonder whether management scheduled you correctly. In Episode 11 of the In Solidarity Podcast, Cliff Dodd and Armando…
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Episode 10: Bringing It Back to the Basics: Unauthorized OT, PS Forms 1571, 1017B, and Handbook F-21
Episode 10: Bringing It Back to the Basics is a follow-up to our popular Episode 6: Communicating Time Needs, taking the conversation one step further by answering an important question every letter carrier eventually faces: What happens when management denies the overtime necessary to complete...
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Episode 9: Beat the Heat - Article 14, HIPP, Heat Abatement, and Surviving the Route in Extreme Heat
Beat the Heat is an essential summer safety episode of the In Solidarity Podcast. Co-hosts Clifford Dodd and Armando Pedreira discuss the dangers of working in extreme temperatures and the rights letter carriers have to protect themselves while on the route. From recognizing the signs of heat...
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Episode 8: PS Form 3971 Exercising Your Choice of Leave
Armando and Cliff discuss the importance the PS Form 3971 to document letter carrier leave choice, how to protect yourself from potential pitfalls and mistakes with this postal document, and the provisions of Article 10 of the National Agreement that secure letter carrier's leave rights.
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Episode 7: Injury Comp OWCP Basics with Special Guest Region 15 RWCA Dave Picconi
With the expertise of our first special guest Dave Picconi, Region 15 RWCA (Regional Workers Compensation Assistant), co-hosts Clifford Dodd and Armando Pedreira detail the important first steps for injured letter carriers including; the Department of Labor's ECOMP portal, essential forms (CA-1,...
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Episode 6: Communicating Time Needs, PS Form 3996, 1571 and Rims Messaging. IN SOLIDARITY PODCAST
In Episode 6 of the In Solidarity Podcast, co-hosts Clifford Dodd and Armando Pedreira break down the power of properly communicating your daily time needs as a City Letter Carrier to maintain a fair days work for a fair days pay. From PS Form 3996 and PS Form 1571 to RIMS scanner messaging, this...
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Episode 5 Mastering Informal A and its 14 Days! Branch 38 IN SOLIDARITY PODCAST
Armando and Clifford provide some key insight into the Informal A meeting, offer some strategy, and detail into the responsibilities of the union under Article 15 of the National Agreement, particularly the obligation to meet and complete sections 1-13B of the PS Form 8190 within the 14-Day...
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Episode 3: Stronger Statements+Stronger Interviews=Stronger Cases BRANCH 38 IN SOLIDARITY PODCAST
Armando and Cliff take a deep dive into the remarkable power and importance of statements or interviews in the grievance arbitration procedure. Put ink to paper and let the voice of the letter carrier be heard. There is power in your words. The pen is mightier than the sword. Organized workers…
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Episode #4 IN SOLIDARITY PODCAST: Understanding Weingarten Rights and Pre-Disciplinary Interviews
Armando and Clifford talk in depth about Weingarten Rights and what to do in regards to a Pre Disciplinary Interview (PDI) or Investigative Interview (I&I). Understanding these together can make all the difference when defending the rights of letter carriers and mounting successful defenses to…
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BRANCH 38 IN SOLIDARITY PODCAST EPISODE 2 PS FORM 8190 | The Controlling Document
Episode 2 The PS Form 8190. It is back to the basics as Armando and Cliff detail the great importance of the Joint Step A Grievance Form as it is the controlling document for NALC grievances. Please follow along as we detail the significance of why every box on the form must be filled out with care.
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Episode 20: Understanding AM Office Duties
Episode 20: Understanding AM Office Duties takes letter carriers through the essential responsibilities that begin the workday before we ever hit the street. Cliff and Armando discuss the importance of properly performing our morning office duties, essential time allowances, including preparing…
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EPISODE 21: Article 8 How to Grieve Daily 12 Hour List Violations
In Episode 21 of the In Solidarity Podcast, we continue our Article 8 series with a practical look at how to identify, document, and grieve Daily 12-Hour List violations when management improperly uses 8-hour carriers for overtime before maximizing available ODL carriers. We again break down TACS...
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Episode 22: Article 8 – Quarterly Equitability: Hours, Opportunities & Enforcement
In this episode of the In Solidarity Podcast, Armando and Cliff continue the Article 8 series with a focused discussion on quarterly equitability for carriers on the Overtime Desired List (ODL). We break down the important distinction between overtime hours and overtime opportunities, why both...
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Episode 23: Understanding Carrier Street Duties
In Episode 23 of the In Solidarity Podcast, “Understanding Carrier Street Duties,” Armando and Cliff take the conversation out of the office and onto the route. Using Handbook M-41, City Delivery Carriers Duties and Responsibilities, we break down the everyday street duties letter carriers should...
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Episode 25: CCA Protections and the New Employee Experience, Retention and Mentoring Program
Episode 25: CCA Protections and the New Employee Experience, Retention and Mentoring Program In Episode 25 of the In Solidarity Podcast, Armando and Cliff focus on the next generation of letter carriers: our City Carrier Assistants (CCAs). We discuss the contractual rights and protections…
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Episode 24: Understanding PM Office Duties
Episode 24: Understanding PM Office Duties | In Solidarity Podcast The workday doesn't end when the last delivery is made! In Episode 24 of the In Solidarity Podcast, hosts Cliff Dodd and Armando Pedreira break down the often-overlooked responsibilities letter carriers must perform when returning...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Brought to you by the proud members of NJ Merged Branch 38, NALC, co-hosted by Armando Pedreira and Clifford Dodd, a podcast dedicated to engaging, informing, and empowering Letter Carriers. In the principles of common cause and solidarity, it is our aim that conversations and short trainings on the many topics that aid our members can be shared and pushed forward to the letter carriers, shop stewards, workplace organizers, and activists who need it the most. We found our strength through merger, strength through solidarity, and we strive to share some of that strength with you.
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Brought to you by the proud members of NJ Merged Branch 38, NALC, co-hosted by Armando Pedreira and Clifford Dodd, a podcast dedicated to engaging, informing, and empowering Letter Carriers. In the principles of common cause and solidarity, it is our aim that conversations and short trainings on...
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