Postal Blue Podcast

Clear Communication

Tue, 20 May 2025 14:00:00 GMT

In this episode of the Postal Blue podcast, LA Styles discusses the dynamics of management and employee interactions within the postal service. He emphasizes the importance of asking for clear instructions from management to protect oneself and shares insights on the grievance process, highlighting its inefficacy in addressing issues. The conversation also touches on the challenges of management, the stress associated with different roles, and the need for better training and understanding within the postal service. LA Styles reflects on his personal experiences and outlines his plans for future podcast episodes. In this conversation, Anderson discusses the ineffectiveness of grievances in addressing workplace issues, advocating for the use of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) processes instead. He emphasizes the importance of documenting incidents and the need for a stronger union presence to support employees. Anderson also shares his perspective on the disconnect between union leadership and the employees they represent, urging for better communication and support. He concludes with advice for new carriers on navigating their roles and seeking guidance from management and trainers.

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Navigating USPS Route Adjustments

Fri, 16 May 2025 14:00:00 GMT

In this episode, LA Styles returns for the second season of the Postal Blue Podcast, discussing the challenges faced by USPS mail carriers, particularly regarding route adjustments and management issues. He shares personal experiences with route changes, the impact of management decisions, and the importance of community support among postal workers. The conversation also touches on grievances, harassment in the workplace, and the future of route adjustments within the postal service. LA emphasizes the need for safety and encourages listeners to share their experiences and insights.

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Privatizing The Post Office

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:00:42 GMT

In this episode of the Postal Blue podcast, LA Styles discusses the implications of privatizing the postal service, focusing on the potential impact on employees, management practices, and the role of unions. He emphasizes the mismanagement within the postal service and argues that management should be held accountable for the financial issues facing the organization. The conversation also highlights the importance of employee unity and the potential for strikes in the absence of union protections. Additionally, LA introduces a new Discord community for postal workers to engage and share information.

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New Overtime List Setup

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 15:00:44 GMT

On this episode we speak about the new tentative agreement overtime list breakdown and how it not beneficial to carriers. Although we are paying attention to what is going into the contract, what is equally important is what is not being taken out of the contract.

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Scanner Messages

Sat, 23 Nov 2024 15:00:56 GMT

On episode 18 of the Postal Blue podcast, we speak on the importance of using the scanners for your defense and to protect you. There has been instances where management has given people instructions that they then denied, and you then have no proof that it happened. We go over instances that has happened from carriers. Make sure to check out the discord.

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Non-Compliance

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 18:30:59 GMT

On this episode of the Postal Blue Podcast we speak slightly on the non-compliance that is happening is in the grievance process across the post office between the union and management. Mangement clearly feels that they can choose to pay us whenever they want to pay us our money and we have to start doing more to correct that behavior.

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Respect

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 15:00:22 GMT

On episode #16 of the Postal Blue podcast, we speak on another week in the post office along with crawling through some random topics such as respecting each other, 204Bs, out of touch employees, the tentative agreement, Sunday mail delivery and more along with the future of Amazan Studios. We also speak on creating a Discord for employees. Join Coffey and myself as we speak about the previous week at work. #usps #nalc #postoffice

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How Much Money Are You Actually Getting?

Sun, 27 Oct 2024 14:00:14 GMT

On this episode of the Postal Blue podcast, we actually discuss the numbers carriers would make under the new contract for their hourly pay. Although there seems to be a lot of confusion on what we actually got, good or bad is each individuals call to make. We bring you the facts and the decision is yours to make. Is it enough money for you right now or is it not? Do you think you have received what you deserve for whatever work you have put in or not?

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Strike!

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 15:00:56 GMT

On episode number 14 we speak the tentative agreement of the NALC contract for the postal carriers. Although it is difficult to put in words, you definitely need to listen to this episode to get all the information you can get. Make sure to share the information with any and everyone. The time to strike is now! #usps #apwu #postoffice

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EEO's And 1767's For The Win

Mon, 23 Sep 2024 14:00:00 GMT

On today's episode, episode #13 of the Postal Blue Podcast we speak on the EEO, Equal Opportunity Employment filing system and briefly speak on what 1767's are as far as the postal service is concerned. We speak up where we left off, leaving the grievance process and going to the next step. If you really want something to change in the post office, these are the two tools to use if your union are allowing bullying, harassment or hostile work environments in your office.

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My Beef With The NALC

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 14:00:00 GMT

On today's episode of the Postal Blue Podcast, episode #12 which is entitled My Beef With The NALC. Today we speak about how the NALC, in my opinion, defend us to their fullest capabilities. There have been many occasions that the union has dropped the ball and continues to do so to this day. Let's go into more detail listening to the show. Appreciate everyone for listening.

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No Customer Service

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 14:11:00 GMT

On episode #11 of the Postal Blue Podcast, we speak on how the postal service is slowly interfering with and possibly phasing out customer service. Although they will never own up to that, and management will never admit that postal carriers know that they are and can speak to it. Will not be bullied and this needs to be heard and our customers come first. Make sure you protect your carriers and front counter clerks from the system that believe they should be robots.

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Pocket Watching

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 06:00:00 GMT

On episode #10 of the Postal Blue Podcast we discuss news that most of you most likely did not know. Did you know that management were looking at your wages, at how much you made for the year and then discussed these things with groups of people? Do you know they then discuss on how to cut your wages and increase their own. Well we talk about that on todays show.

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Route Adjustments

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 14:00:00 GMT

On episode #9 of the Postal Blue Podcast we speak on route adjustments. We speak on what route adjustments are and what they are intended for and how you should be preparing. This year we are experiencing a lot of adjustments and station consolidations coming the way of the postal service and change is inevitable. Be ready for it to hit your station.

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Bad Business

Thu, 05 Sep 2024 14:00:00 GMT

On todays episode which is episode #8, entitle Bad Business. Today we speak on how the the Post Office's lack of foresight and care is causing itself to be in the negative. In the last few years the postal service have not created any new products for sale to help its deficit, but has created services that it does not charge for which is adding to the deficit.

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Tough Love For CCA's, PTF's & PSE's

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 15:00:00 GMT

On today's episode of the Postal Blue Podcast, we speak the new employees mental and emotional state in current times. There seems to be a disconnect on what newcomers think the job is and what their job actually is. We are here to clear up the disconnect and reconnect the postal ladder and let newcomers know what their job titles actually are.

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How Mail Really Travels

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 00:10:00 GMT

On this episode of the Postal Blue Podcast, we speak about the flow of mail and how it actually travels in the Post Office. There are a lot of misconceptions that we wanted to clarify and set the groundwork for future episodes. No one is the blame on the ground as we all have a level of ignorance and learning is the way to have a better understanding and grow as a community.

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Run'em Out The Office

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 04:10:00 GMT

On today's episode of the Postal Blue Podcast, we speak about an article that was recently released stating that management wants to cut off the air conditioning in Post Offices in the summer in order to try to make carriers move faster in the offices and leave out the offices earlier. Which brings up safety concerns from OSHA and others.

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New And Overwhelmed | 4.5

Wed, 21 Aug 2024 14:00:00 GMT

On this special short episode of the Postal Blue Podcast, episode 4.5 to be exact, entitled New And Overwhelmed we are specifically speaking to the new CCA's and PTF's that are coming into the Post Office. A lot of them are feeling overwhelmed and you don't need the stress. You always do what you can, and don't worry about what you cannot. We also speak to the more senior carriers and would like them to assist the coming generation of carrier or any craft for that matter. Let's work together and hope for glory.

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Article 3

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 14:00:00 GMT

On today's episode of the Postal Blue Podcast, we have a full house with Coffey, Watkins, Fe and me. Today's topic is about Article 3 of the NALC postal contract where it discusses the duties of management in particular circumstances, not everyday occurrences. This is information that they do not want you to know and since a lot of us don't read the contract, we are here to talk and walk you through it. Welcome to Postal Blue.

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What's A Grievance | 3.5

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 14:00:00 GMT

On this short mid-week episode, we speak on what is an actual grievance in the postal service. There seems to be a lot of confusion on what is a grievance and what is not. On this short episode we aim to clear that up and point you in the right direction.

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File A Grievance

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 14:00:00 GMT

On the third episode of the Postal Blue Podcast, we discuss the File A Grievance process that the USPS uses to help stay in compliance of the contract. The problem is they attempt to use the contract to stay out of compliance at every turn in our personal opinions and experience. We will give you the run down on a typical grievance process and how it is supposed to work.

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Statements

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 14:00:00 GMT

On this episode of Postal Blue Podcast, we discuss the importance of sticking together in your craft, and unions supporting each other. Featuring Coffey and myself on this episode, we go back and forth over dignity and respect over the floor, treatment inside the workplace on all sides, and taking the proper processes to address situations.

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The New Foundation

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 14:00:00 GMT

This episode, episode #1, incorporates things that has happened over the last 5 plus years in the postal service from my perspective and shows you, the viewer and listener where we stand now. From pre-covid to what happened during covid and what is going on since. We briefly speak on the current divide between management and the craft employees and more. Stay tuned for a lot more and catch us on YouTube as well.

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TRAILER

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 17:42:31 GMT

In this trailer we speak on what the podcast will be about, and the community has to look forward to. We have a lot in store including a twitter community where we can all converse and the ability to do live shows so the community can take part in conversations as well.

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