Episode 58: A conglomeration of route protection wonderfulness. Making sure we are getting every second we are due.
From A to Arbitration · Corey L Walton
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Show Notes
This episode focuses on route protection for letter carriers, specifically regarding the new scanners and the time standards associated with them. Corey discusses a PowerPoint presentation created by a fellow carrier, Steve Hedgecock, highlighting the problems with the new scanners and how they can be used to unfairly penalize carriers. He emphasizes that management is trying to cut time and that carriers should be aware of their contractual rights. He highlighted specific contractual provisions that can be used to fight against unfair practices, such as the requirement for management to provide all necessary equipment and the lack of a street standard for delivery time. He encourages carriers to be proactive in protecting their routes and to file grievances if they are treated unfairly.