Best Nalcs Podcasts (2025)

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NALC call for special convention 56:18

5d ago56:18

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DISCLAIMER: Jenna Morin and Stephanie LaGreca asked Next Generation Carriers podcast to publish this meeting online so it can be spread around to other NALC Branch Presidents/Leaders to stay informed and aware of the call to action. Jenna/Stephanie[UPDATE April 23rd 2025]: Here are bullet points from the feedback with the Presidents last night. 1.)…

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Legislative Landslide - Marta Witten 23:44

5d ago23:44

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Marta Witten from Branch 143 in Findlay, OH shares the legislative struggles that the NALC had to push through to get collective bargaining. Watch on Youtube here - https://youtu.be/KXNBoEEjpVo join our facebook page here - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559180401195 send comments, questions, and or any suggestions for future episodes to…

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The Lion's den. Episode 2 > 6-day count training 46:29

7h ago46:29

46:29

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Episode 234: The pig, Tojo Yamamoto and defeating managements 'auto pivot' tool 1:26:17

3d ago1:26:17

1:26:17

In this episode, Corey dives deep into the "autopivot" program, a new management tool impacting six-day counts. He details how this program, based on existing USPS systems (DOIS, 3996), potentially violates several articles of the collective bargaining agreement, specifically Article 1, procedural fairness, by pre-populating forms that should be re…

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April 27, 2025 16:16

4d ago16:16

16:16

Acts 5:12-32, Revelation 1:4-18, John 20:19-31By Rev. Craig Nehring

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Protests at fed arrest of Milwaukee judge | Minny food co-op workers, their union in freedom of expression fight | Teacher support for student-led May Day march in Madison | Fired fed workers fight back ... 28:54

6d ago28:54

28:54

Protests are quickly called in Milwaukee as the federal government arrests Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan for not submitting to ICE, UFCW members at a Minneapolis food co-op stand up for freedom of expression while that freedom comes under attack across the country, May Day and May 2 marches and rallies include a May 1 high school student-organiz…

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The Lion's Den Episode 1: Saving Minutes for our 6-day counts 57:48

8d ago57:48

57:48

In this episode, the first of a new Wednesday series focused on CLC training, Corey lays out crucial information for letter carriers regarding six-day counts and the proper procedures for handling mail and packages, based on existing union contracts and past arbitration decisions. He emphasizes the importance of understanding and utilizing the spec…

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Episode 233: Regulators mount up: We have a constitutional crisis 3:20:15

9d ago3:20:15

3:20:15

Corey is joined by Melissa Rakestraw, David J Grosskopf Jr, Paul Boulanger, Christopher Reed, James Henry, Elliot Simmons, Charlie Miller, Richie Ray, and Mallory Sutton to discuss the recent controversial actions of the NALC leadership, specifically the dismissal of charges against President Renfroe and Executive Vice President Barner without prop…

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Episode 232: Getting ready for Monday. The constitutional crisis 34:01

10d ago34:01

34:01

Corey discusses the charges filed against President Renfroe and Executive Vice President Barner. He criticizes the actions of the executive council in dismissing these charges without proper investigation, highlighting this as a blatant violation of the union's constitution. Corey argues this represents a dangerous and unprecedented circumvention o…

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April 20, 2025: Easter Main 7:10

11d ago7:10

7:10

Isaiah 65:17-25, 1 Corinthians 15:19-27, Gospel Harmony of the ResurrectionBy Rev. Craig Nehring

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April 20, 2025: Easter Sunrise 9:26

11d ago9:26

9:26

Job 19:23-27, 1 Corinthians 15:51-57, John 20:1-8By Rev. Craig Nehring

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"Where do we go from here?" 2:38:37

11d ago2:38:37

2:38:37

Elliot Simmons co-host of ⁠On The Workroom Floor⁠. A podcast where 2 NALC Shop Stewards discuss various topics and share their thoughts, experiences, and helpful information to aid all shop stewards and grow their knowledge base. ⁠Elliot and Renfroe Region 7 Conference Video⁠ Mike Caref, NALC business agent for Illinois and also current ⁠2026 candi…

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Rally for higher ed | Strike in Oshkosh | Child care rally | IRS resignations | Data breach | Bread & Roses 28:20

13d ago28:20

28:20

Madison holds rallies for a union-sponsored call to support higher education and another for child care providers on Child Care Advocacy Day, UAW Local 291 holds a rally and march in Oshkosh as its strike against Cummins continues into its second month, about a third of Internal Revenue Service workers may be gone by the end of this year, a whistle…

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April 18, 2025-Good Friday 2 10:50

13d ago10:50

10:50

Isaiah 52:13-53:12, Psalm 22, Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9, Gospel Harmony of the PassionBy Rev. Craig Nehring

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April 18, 2025-Good Friday: Stricken, Smitten, Afflicted 13:14

13d ago13:14

13:14

Isaiah 52:13-53:12, Psalm 22, Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9, John 18:1-19:42By Rev. Craig Nehring

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April 17, 2025: Holy Thursday 17:14

13d ago17:14

17:14

Jeremiah 31:31-34, 1 Corinthians 11:23-32, John 13:1-17, 31b-35By Rev. Craig Nehring

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Committee of Presidents(April 2025) 2:34:54

15d ago2:34:54

2:34:54

Class Struggle Unionism by Joe Burns - www.haymarketbooks.org/books/1767-class-struggle-unionism Death in the Haymarket by James Green - https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/71434/death-in-the-haymarket-by-james-green/9781400033225 Teamster Rebellion by Farrell Dobbs - https://www.pathfinderpress.com/products/teamster-rebellion_by-farrell-dobbs …

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Episode 231: My goodbye. Reading some more 6-day count 1:39:19

17d ago1:39:19

1:39:19

Corey delivers a farewell message to arbitration, reflecting on his decade-long career as an advocate. He begins by thanking Mallory and Cole for their guest hosting duties and reiterates his commitment to educational content, promising a six-day count training session in the following week's episode. Corey announces a Concerned Letter Carriers (CL…

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Meriter nurses rally | Voices of Hands Off | Wage theft | Fain on tariffs | UW faculty on protests | GHC union vote update 30:16

20d ago30:16

30:16

UnityPoint-Meriter nurses and their supporters rally for a fair contract and promise to strike if hospital management doesn't come through in bargaining, Labor Radio speaks to folks marching at Madison's version of the national Hands Off rally, a local worker wins a wage theft case but the company has yet to pay up, UAW President Shawn Fain address…

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The CCA Corner Volume 10: Mailbag Episode 4 1:29:07

21d ago1:29:07

1:29:07

In this episode, Mallory and Badmouth welcome Thomas McDonald, Vice President of Branch 1642 in Yuma, Arizona. Thomas discusses the challenges and improvements he's seen in his office, particularly the significant CCA turnover during the COVID-19 pandemic. He highlights efforts to improve communication and address concerns within the CCA workforce,…

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Episode 230: Mr. Tyler Vasseur talks BFN. A charge? Me as the EVP, what can we expect? 2:28:35

22d ago2:28:35

2:28:35

In this episode, Corey discusses the recent Nolan arbitration decision and the ongoing challenges within the NALC, focusing on the actions of the current president, Brian Renfroe. He criticizes Renfroe's handling of contract negotiations, particularly the stipulated arbitration agreement, arguing Renfroe knowingly circumvented the membership's will…

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APWU Contract Update, March 20 Recap, and More 29:14

23d ago29:14

29:14

President Dimondstein gives an update on the current contract negotiations, our March 20th actions, and the threat of privatization of our public Postal Services.By APWU

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April 6, 2025: Parable of the Prodigal Father 17:04

25d ago17:04

17:04

Isaiah 12:1-6, 2 Corinthians 5:16-21, Luke 15:1-3, 11-32By Rev. Craig Nehring

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Hands Off | Post-election | Tariffs and workers | Disappeared unionists | Religious exemption? | Free speech is history 29:44

27d ago29:44

29:44

Labor Radio previews the April 5 Hands Off rally against the Republican administration in Washington and talks to a local organizer, the results of the April 1 Wisconsin statewide election are in with union-backed victories, how tariffs can be expected to affect the working class, union members are prominent among some high-profile ICE detention an…

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S1E1. Round Table of Presidents 2:37:30

1M ago2:37:30

2:37:30

Round Table of Presidents. A reoccurring segment of NALC Branch Presidents sitting down, discussing important issues, and updating the membership on news/events. If you're a Branch President and want to come onto the Round Table of Presidents; send us an email: [email protected] and let us know the Branch and what topics you want to …

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Episode 229: The Nolan Award Summarized 54:17

1M ago54:17

54:17

In this episode of From A to Arbitration, Cole and Mallory, stepping in for Corey, provide a detailed summary of the Nolan arbitration decision. They begin by clarifying that the effective dates for LMOU implementation is from May 27th to June 26th. They then proceed to summarize key changes across various articles, including non-discrimination (ad…

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Episode 228: Next Generation Carriers 3:21:27

1M ago3:21:27

3:21:27

This episode is a repost of the Next Generation Carriers podcast featuring Corey, along with other letter carriers, in a lengthy discussion about various issues within the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC), specifically the recent arbitration and the perceived failings of the current leadership. The carriers discuss the low turnout at …

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Episode 44: Interview with Corey Walton & James Henry; Groundbreaking Announcement That Will Shake the NALC 1:05:33

1M ago1:05:33

1:05:33

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 announcement—heard here first—that is sure to send shockwaves thr…

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Trump's anti-union latest and local pushback: AFGE 1732 president speaks, rallies at the Labor Temple and post office | Labor endorsements | UAW 291 on strike | Fain vs. NFTA | FL child labor | NALC win ... 28:51

1M ago28:51

28:51

While Trump takes away collective bargaining rights from even more federal workers, rallies are held at the Madison Labor Temple and at the main post office, and we speak to American Federation of Government Employees Local 1732 President William Townsend. The AFL-CIO has endorsements for the April 1 election in Wisconsin, we talk to the president …

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Corey Walton Q&A(Extended Edition) 3:26:49

1M ago3:26:49

3:26:49

“All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.” ― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Fellowship of the RingBy Next Generation Carriers

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"Why Pay Union Dues If My Voice Is Being Ignored?!" 16:19

1M ago16:19

16:19

March 28th 2025. Thoughts and Opinions of John Murphy.By Next Generation Carriers

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The CCA Corner Volume 9: Mailbag Episode 3 32:36

1M ago32:36

32:36

This is a "CCA Corner" mailbag episode featuring Leo, a newly elected CCA steward from Philadelphia. Badmouth and Mallory begin by apologizing for the infrequent uploads, citing personal life events such as moves. Leo, the guest, shares their background as a practicing attorney before transitioning to a career as a letter carrier. They describe the…

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Episode 227: Hey Ho, Renfroe has got to go. Talking the award with the Wolf Mr. James Henry 1:30:28

1M ago1:30:28

1:30:28

In this emergency edition of From A to Arbitration, Corey expresses strong disapproval of the recent stipulated arbitration award, which he believes was a predetermined outcome orchestrated by the union president (Brian Renfroe) and postal management (Doug Tulino). Corey, joined by NALC Vice President James Henry, analyzes the award, highlighting i…

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Episode 226: Beating managements telematics toy 1:13:50

1M ago1:13:50

1:13:50

In this episode, Corey discusses several critical issues facing city letter carriers, including management's increasing scrutiny regarding seat belt usage and the use of telematics. He emphasizes that the use of telematics for seat belt monitoring is a new tactic employed by management, and he argues it's a violation of the contract and a breach of…

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March 23, 2025 16:22

1M ago16:22

16:22

Ezekiel 33:7-20; 1 Corinthians 10:1-13; Luke 13:1-9By Rev. Craig Nehring

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WEAC on April 1 election | Postal, TSA workers vs. Trump-Musk | UAW strike in Oshkosh | FAA Day of Action | US Ed Dept purge | Lucy Parsons 29:02

1M ago29:02

29:02

The Wisconsin Education Association Council talks endorsements for the April 1 statewide election, postal workers in Madison take to the street after the threatened Trump-Musk takeover, UAW Local 291 strikes Cummins Drivetrain and Braking Systems in Oshkosh, the Trump-Musk administration says that the federal collective bargaining agreement with th…

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Episode 225: The next Vice-President of the NALC will be Ms. Kimetra Simpson-Lewis a homerun for the city letter carriers. I read an hour about 6-day count stuff 1:06:36

1M ago1:06:36

1:06:36

This is a profanity-free podcast episode focusing on six-day route count procedures. Corey begins by thanking Mallory and encouraging donations to her. He then updates listeners on the Concerned Letter Carriers (CLC) campaign, highlighting fundraising efforts and emphasizing the need for a completely new slate of officers within the NALC, rejecting…

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Episode 224: Salted Peanuts with some knick knack paddy wacks 1:55:40

2M ago1:55:40

1:55:40

Corey begins by stating that he will use profanity in this episode but will not in the following one. He starts by thanking Mallory and encouraging listeners to donate to her through the podcast's website. He then promotes the Concerned Letter Carriers (CLC) campaign, emphasizing the need for fundraising to support the upcoming election and reclaim…

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HELL NO!!! ...and TSP 1:02:35

2M ago1:02:35

1:02:35

www.TSP.gov www.tsp.gov/tsp-basics/By Members of Branch 458

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President Renfroe Article 10 Charges(3.16.25) 1:12:10

2M ago1:12:10

1:12:10

NALC Business Agent Mike Caref moved forward with Article 10 charges against NALC President Brian Renfroe. Here is the Report(148 pages) that was established detailing the charges; https://drive.google.com/file/d/1x6V-IGqLweKyWl1nIWcGwixDzzss7xOZ/view?fbclid=IwY2xjawJEA01leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHZJCHezDtl0s760sHrmWW-HyosrW0YK11U7ltfU4jfzoDD9TZkqNdGwRQQ_ae…

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March 16, 2025 16:32

2M ago16:32

16:32

Jeremiah 26:8-15; Philippians 3:17-4:1; Luke 13:31-35By Rev. Craig Nehring

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Episode 43: Interview with NALC Branch 132 President & CLC Resident National Officer Candidate, Kimetra Simpson - Lewis 2:08:26

2M ago2:08:26

2:08:26

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 union that truly represents its members. From her ea…

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Trump-Musk attack: Federal unions organize as post office, TSA, others under siege | Print shop revolt | Palestine rally | Bernie Sanders tour | Meet and confer 30:35

2M ago30:35

30:35

The President of the United States or the world's richest man or somebody orders the US Postal Service to become part of the Commerce Department or even more of a private company or something, and they say that the collective bargaining agreement with workers of the Transportation Security Administration doesn't count any more because they say they…

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Branch 36 Reform Slate(New York City) 1:38:00

2M ago1:38:00

1:38:00

Branch 36(New York City) Reform Slate Candidates/Positions: Carlton - Branch President Brian G. - EV-President Ralfie Feliciano: 2nd Vice President(Financial Secretary) Tayry Vega - 1st Vice President(Treasurer) Other Branch 36 Reform Slate episodes: 1.) https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Yu1X556apVyHDkZ1T1nZh?si=ZjePqcZLTD69deckd681vQ 2.) https://o…

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March 12, 2025 (Wednesday Lent): The Birth of Darkness 12:48

2M ago12:48

12:48

Genesis 3:1-15, John 3:11-20By Rev. Craig Nehring

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Episode 223: My chat with Mr. David Noble 1:49:41

2M ago1:49:41

1:49:41

The episode begins with Corey giving shout-outs to various individuals and branches of the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) for their activism and contributions to the union. He then highlights upcoming rallies against the privatization of the United States Postal Service (USPS), providing details on dates, times, locations, and purpo…

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International Women’s Day 10:04

2M ago10:04

10:04

International Women’s Day(History) Written and narrated by Birgitte Soland Origins: Current Events in Historical Perspective is a production of the Departments of History at The Ohio State University and Miami University. YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/AKWjIWJzT7QBy Next Generation Carriers

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Abortion rally | State budget | Federal $ emergency bill | SEIU and Columbus Health | PLEDGE WEEK 29:39

2M ago29:39

29:39

Hundreds including union members rallied and spoke at the state capitol for reproductive health rights and for electoral support of a labor-endorsed candidate in the April 1 Supreme Court race, some Democratic state legislators are holding "listening sessions" on the intricacies and problems of state budget proposals and some others have sponsored …