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Parcels of KnowledgeEpisode 17 Parcels of Knowledge: Your Time, Your Terms, Respecting Workhour LimitationsThis episode is about an uncommonly enforced regular carriers workhour limitations via Article 8.5F of the National Agreement, a simple breakdown, and how to enforce the contract.
Additionally, I will be having a Q and A with both Mike Caref, and James Henry Separately, candidates for NALC President, and I encourage carriers to submit questions for them, carriers will have until September 1st to submit anything they would like to Grill either candidate on and then they will answer all questions posed. You can submit these questions to the Parcels of Knowledge Facebook via messenger, or otherwise s...2025-07-2820 minParcels of KnowledgeEpisode 16 Parcels Of Knowledge: Some Branches Need To Be Better, There is No Progress Without StruggleThis episode attempts to help stewards and members navigate some of the issues that come with branches that have lost their way, and need to be reminded of their purpose.
I will be having a Q and A with Mike Caref, candidate for NALC President, and I encourage carriers to submit questions for Mike Caref, carriers will have until September 1st to submit anything they would like to Grill Mike Caref on and then he will answer all questions posed. You can submit these questions to the Parcels of Knowledge Facebook, or otherwise submit them to my e...2025-07-2425 minParcels of KnowledgeEpisode 15: Interview with the One and Only Richie RayIn this episode we asked Region 15 and carriers nationwide to ask NBA Candidate Richie Ray any question they would like to ask and we grilled Big Rich. We get to know this great guy, and now Region 15 can make an educated choice this coming election.
2025-07-1946 minParcels of KnowledgeEpisode 14: The Pandemic of 2025 Undelivered MailThis episode is about Undelivered mail, the consequences of doing nothing about this, and the reasons why I think its a violation of the contract. This is different than National's opinion. Please keep that in mind when developing your own contentions.
2025-07-1624 minParcels of KnowledgeEnforcing Heat Safety with Manny Peralta, Next Generation Carriers, and moreEnforcing Heat Safety with Manny Peralta, Next Generation Carriers, Corey Walton, Alan Gegax, and many more
2025-07-153h 09Parcels of KnowledgeEpisode 13: Clear And Consistent Wins The RaceThis episode is another Contractual Alphabet Soup with a focus on No Lunches and Out Of Schedule Premiums.
If you have any questions to submit for NBA Region 15 candidate Richie "coffee" Ray, please submit them to my email rosevillewreckingball@yahoo.com
If you have any questions for me on my way to becoming the next Vice President of NALC Branch 4374 please submit the to Richie Rays Email hothousewithrichieray@gmail.com
We will be accepting questions until July 15th, upon which we will be subsequently interviewing each other on air. its going to be an...2025-07-0826 minParcels of KnowledgeEpisode 12: Mini Bids, Building A Defense With 271Gs, and A Bold AlternativeLetter Carriers, arm yourselves with knowledge! In this episode, The Roseville Wrecking Ball breaks down crucial topics to empower you on your route. Learn how to leverage Article 41 mini bids, understand your rights for 271G special inspections to prevent route overburdening, and get an innovative strategy for stewards to set precedent without management's typical roadblocks. We also share a somber moment for heat-related tragedies and stress the importance of comfort stops.
If you have any questions to submit for NBA Region 15 candidate Richie "coffee" Ray, please submit them to my email rosevillewreckingball@yahoo.com
If yo...2025-06-3023 minParcels of KnowledgeEpisode 11: Your Overtime, Your Rules: Unpacking the New Contract ChoicesSo many letter carriers are confused about the new overtime changes. This episode is an attempt to clear the air about the many misconceptions and fill the void for the things you may not already know.
If you have any questions to submit for NBA Region 15 candidate Richie "coffee" Ray, please submit them to my email rosevillewreckingball@yahoo.com
If you have any questions for me on my way to becoming the next Vice President of NALC Branch 4374 please submit the to Richie Rays Email hothousewithrichieray@gmail.com
We will be accepting questions unt...2025-06-2323 minParcels of KnowledgeEpisode 10: Soliciting Grievances For The Greater GoodEpisode 10 is about requesting to speak to your steward, and solicitation of grievances.
2025-06-1615 minParcels of KnowledgeEpisode 9: Interview With Walt McgregoryIn this episode I go over the questions that listeners have submitted and Walt Mcgregory every single one. Walt Mcgregory is a candidate for Region 6 National Business Agent, an office which is currently held by David Mudd. Walt is on the Concerned Letter Carriers Ticket. This episode is longer than usual but it is a good one.
2025-06-1355 minParcels of KnowledgeEpisode 8: Reshaping Our FutureEpisode 8 goes through the New MOU effective July 1st and talks about what we can do to reshape our future for the better using this MOU.
2025-06-1021 minParcels of KnowledgeEpisode 7: Say Hell No To Stealing Our LeaveNext Weeks Episode is dropping a week early so I can take the week off to focus on many grievances I have backlogged. This episode is about LWOP denial, and management's subsequent stealing of carrier leave balances. Additionally it covers blanket leave policies. This episode has a special dedication to Warren Michigan Post Office. We Stand with you Warren, Now is the time to fight back. The Roseville Wreckingball Is Here If You Need An Additional Hand.
2025-06-0419 minParcels of KnowledgeEpisode 6: Mind Over Management Part 2Part Two Of Mind Over Management. Going over three additional scenarios. This is a two part series of the trials and tribulations of what letter carriers go through on a regular basis and how to respond to management who are constantly harrassing letter carriers.
2025-06-0317 minParcels of KnowledgeEpisode 5: Mind Over Management Part 1Early episode release. This will be a two part series going over the daily conflicts and confrontations that letter carriers get into when dealing with management. There will be enactments of these confrontations. It is about how to react appropriately in these situations, yet stay as militant as possible in terms of contract enforcement, and how to best play defense in these situations. Part Two will be the normal Wednesday Episode.
2025-05-2822 minParcels of KnowledgeEpisode 4: Basics of Article 8 and Esculating RemediesToday we go over a useful heat stress document, and the basics of Article 8 and escalating remedies
2025-05-2726 minParcels of KnowledgeEpisode 3: The JSOV and Mutual Respect BasicsThe basics of the JSOV and Mutual Respect. How to identify what issue you have. How to properly document the problem. How to address a pattern of behavior, and general insight on how to be successful on these types of grievances.
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Parcels of KnowledgeEpisode 2: Contractual Alphabet SoupThis episode is a grab bag of different contractual issues that I find to be currently relevant. It goes over 3 different contractual issues and finally concludes on a opinion piece about the importance of your duties as a member of the NALC.
2025-05-1323 min
Parcels of KnowledgeEpisode 1: Route Protection BasicsEpisode one consists of the basics of your duties as city letter carriers, and how they tie into route protection
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