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On the Workroom FloorEpisode 11 - The Investigative Interview (Reuploaded)Elliot and Cole sit down with Dane Tober to go over a mock investigative interview and share our points of view on several topics. 2025-03-2546 minOn the Workroom FloorThe Investigative InterviewElliot and Cole sit down with Dane Tober to go over a mock investigative interview and share our points of view on several topics. 2025-03-1750 minOn the Workroom FloorEpisode 10 - Opting and a Little EncouragementElliot and Cole talk about Opting and give some encouragement2025-01-1558 minOn the Workroom FloorChallenge Series Episode 1Our friend Greg is back! This time with a real Informal Step A file where he challenges Elliot in a full mock meeting in real time. Along the way we share some insight and find what was missing from the file and learn what to add to make a stronger case at the first step.2024-10-201h 29On the Workroom FloorThe TA SpecialWe are joined by our friends Greg, Michelle, Dane, Mallory, and Ryan for a very special Tentative Agreement round table. We talk about what we like, and what we don't like and have some fun along the way2024-10-202h 14On the Workroom FloorEpisode 9 - LMOU Special with John PoskinJohn Poskin joins us and talks in depth about LMOU's.
John is available to help at jvmacaroni@yahoo.com
2024-08-271h 14On the Workroom FloorEpisode 8 - Article 82024-07-071h 13On the Workroom FloorEpisode 7 - Special Guest Tyler VasseurLink to register to the next Build a Fighting NALC Zoom meeting on Sunday, July 21 at Noon Central (10am Pacific, 1pm Eastern):
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https://www.youtube.com/@BuildaFightingNALC2024-06-081h 30On the Workroom FloorBonus Episode - Mike and IkeIn today's bonus episode, Cole and Elliot discuss 4 short topics. CCA Uniforms, Management trying to have a witness in the meetings, T6 overtime, and 3189s.2024-06-0545 min
On the Workroom FloorEpisode 6 - OWCP with Special Guest @BeansOur friend Mallory better known as Beans comes on and talks about OWCP, specifically the CA-2 process.
mallory@fromatoarbitration.com2024-06-021h 12On the Workroom FloorEpisode 5 - Late Postings and EscalationsThis week Cole goes into how to grieve late route postings and Elliot gives a taste of monetary escalations.
The hosts are talking about how management is attacking the certification of union stewards, and they encourage listeners to get management to acknowledge their certification in writing. They also discuss the use of "cease and desist" agreements and how to get them, as well as the use of monetary escalations. The hosts provide examples from their own experience, including a case where they got an arbitration award for $20 per day for late postings. They conclude by encouraging listeners...2024-05-181h 15On the Workroom FloorEpisode 4 - Formal Step AThis week Elliot takes the lead and discusses the importance of preparation, including having a strong issue statement, facts, and contentions ready to go. They also talk about the importance of not giving management information beforehand and making sure to get your grievance filed on time. The hosts also discuss the importance of negotiating for a cease-and-desist agreement or monetary escalation. The hosts then provide some examples of how to write an issue statement and how to negotiate for a settlement. Finally, they wrap up the episode by encouraging listeners to email them with any questions.2024-05-121h 32On the Workroom FloorEpisode 3 -Contract UpdateOn this episode, our friend Greg comes on and talks about the state of our contract negotiations and he, Elliot, and Cole share their thoughts on the matters and look at things from a steward's perspective.
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2024-05-052h 54On the Workroom FloorNot A Contract UpdateOn this episode of On The Workroom Floor, Cole apologizes to you. We had a major technical failure and lost one of our recordings. We will be re-recording on Saturday.2024-05-0100 minOn the Workroom FloorEpisode 2 - Informal Step AIn this episode, Cole and Elliot simulate an informal grievance meeting between a union steward and a supervisor. They discuss a case where a carrier worked penalty overtime when they were not supposed to, which is a violation of Article 8.5.F of the collective bargaining agreement. The steward challenges the supervisor's understanding of the contract and argues that the carrier should be paid for the time they worked, as this is a slam dunk win. The supervisor is hesitant to settle but eventually agrees to a settlement. Throughout the episode, Cole and Elliot highlight important points for stewards to...2024-04-281h 25On the Workroom FloorEpisode 1 - Weingarten RightsThe first episode of On The Workroom Floor, hosted by Cole Billups and Elliot Simmons, who are both union stewards. They discuss the importance of knowing your Weingarten rights, which allows you to request a union representative present during any conversation with management that could lead to discipline. They also discuss the role of a steward in these situations, including what they are entitled to know and do, how to navigate these conversations, and how to prepare for formal grievances. The episode covers various topics related to Weingarten rights, including the different types of rights, how to properly invoke...2024-04-212h 19