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Elliot Simmons - Candidate for Business Agent Region 7 (and Host of "On the Workroom Floor")
Ep 74 · Aug 17, 2026 · 39 min
Elliot is running for Business Agent in Region 7, which includes Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and South Dakota. We go over his platform, the current problems he sees in his region, and how he plans to address them.
Chris Strickland - Candidate for Business Agent in Region 8
Ep 73 · Aug 13, 2026 · 37 min
Chris Strickland is running for NBA in Region 8. You may remember his as one of the Regional Administrative Assistants (RAA) who was fired when he announced he was running for office. In this interview, we go over Chris's platform, and discuss his values and his vision.
Final Recap of the Convention
Ep 72 · Aug 10, 2026 · 34 min
Hear our final thoughts, as well as a recap of what went down on the last day. Plus, two SHOCKING bits of praise from Michael and me.
Corey Walton - CLC Candidate for NALC Vice President
Ep 71 · Aug 8, 2026 · 53 min
Corey Walton joined Michael and me for a discussion about the convention, his candidacy, and (thanks to Michael Brasaemle's courage) Michael Rivera. You should listen to this episode, if for no other reason, to hear Corey's voice in full, high-quality audio.
Day Four of the NALC Convention with the Amazing Melissa Rakestraw
Ep 70 · Aug 7, 2026 · 1 hr 11 min
We recap another day of victories for the reform movement, but more importantly, we get to hear the insights and wisdom of Melissa Rakestraw, a branch president from Illinois who I believe is on the right side of every single issue.
Day Three of the Convention with Tom Cser and Michael Still
Ep 69 · Aug 6, 2026 · 44 min
I LOVED having these guys in Hotel Room Studio. We go in depth into the controversy surrounding the wacky way we vote on resolutions at the convention, and how it interacts with Robert's Rules.
Day Two of the Convention with Michael Rivera
Ep 68 · Aug 5, 2026 · 35 min
Michael Rivera joins Michael Brasaemle and me for a recap of day two of the 2026 NALC National Convention in Los Angeles
Day One of the NALC Convention
Ep 67 · Aug 4, 2026 · 42 min
Michael and I are joined in Hotel Room Studios by C Moline, Greg Donaldson, and Sam Adams to discuss all the goings-on from today's convention. It was quite a day. Listen in to hear about Renfroe's big announcement, and another Michael Rivera victory.
We Have Arrived at the Convention!
Ep 66 · Aug 3, 2026 · 7 min
We got to meet so many wonderful people today! Thank you for saying hello! We don't have much news to report, but we can report on the vibe.
Our Plans for the 2026 NALC Convention
Ep 65 · Aug 2, 2026 · 41 min
Michael and I discuss the classes we're planning to take, and how you can find us during the convention. We also talk about a recent memo from postal management that limits supervisors' ability to settle grievances, and I go on a little rant about delayed mail at my station.
Margo O'Neill and Chris Persampieri of the Stand Up Slate for AFL-CIO Delegate
Ep 60 · Aug 1, 2026 · 34 min
Margo and Chris dive deep into the issues that matter to the Stand Up Slate, and they explain why these issues are relevant to their roles as AFL-CIO delegates, and why these issues are relevant to letter carriers. It's one of the best conversations Classes of Mail has ever hosted.
Cristal Czajkoski from Beyond the Satchel
Ep 59 · Jul 31, 2026 · 29 min
Cristal Czajkoski joins me via Zoom to talk about a variety of subjects including her podcast Beyond the Satchel, her run for AFL-CIO Delegate, bylaw changes she's proposed for her branch, and her role as a political organizer. Specials guests: her two wonderful dogs.
C Moline Is the Best Candidate for AFL-CIO Delegate
Ep 58 · Jul 29, 2026 · 31 min
C Moline comes on to discuss her run for AFL-CIO delegate. It doesn't get any better than this. She is phenomenally qualified, and she has the hearty endorsement of Classes of Mail. Listen and be impressed, and then vote for her in Los Angeles.
John Murphy Talks Labor Issues and the Stand Up Slate
Ep 57 · Jul 27, 2026 · 37 min
It's always a pleasure to have John Murphy on the podcast. On this episode, he talks about what our AFL-CIO delegates should be doing, and what he plans to do to revitalize the labor movement when he's elected.
Michael Rivera Takes His Victory Lap
Ep 56 · Jul 24, 2026 · 1 hr 5 min
Michael Rivera received his decision from the Committee on Appeals, and they overturned the Branch's conviction and suspension. He will now be a delegate to the upcoming national convention. In the second half of the episode, we talk about charges Rivera had previously brought against Brian Renfroe. Those charges will be appealed at the convention.
The Stand Up Slate for AFL-CIO Delegate - Sarah Cuello and Joshua Towne
Ep 55 · Jul 21, 2026 · 36 min
Here what the Stand Up Slate is all about, and why I support their candidacy.
Branch 70 in Their Own Words (Part 2) - The Response to Michael Rivera
Ep 54 · Jul 15, 2026 · 1 hr 12 min
"If the law is on your side, pound the law. If the facts are on your side, pound the facts. If neither are on your side, pound the table." You're going to hear a lot of table pounding in this episode out of Branch 70. I want you to think about something as you listen to this episode. What are the damages? The Branch 70 president compared Rivera's sharing of an election appeal to "yelling 'fire' in a crowded theater." The reason such speech is not protected is because of the obvious harm: loss of…
What You Can Learn from My One-Day Inspection
Ep 53 · Jul 11, 2026 · 30 min
I was followed all day recently, and it went well. I want it to go well for you, too. I have the 4584 that management used for my street delivery observation, and I'll go over it with you so you know how to keep yourself out of trouble.
Branch 70 in Their Own Words - The Response to Michael Rivera's Conviction Appeal (Part 1 of 2)
Ep 52 · Jul 7, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min
This is the other side of the story. Branch 70 prepared a reply to Michael Rivera, and I am going to read every word of it and discuss it with Michael Brasaemle. This is part one of two. While listening, bear in mind the two statements, written within an election appeal and shown to be false, that have caused all this trouble. To summarize, one is that the Branch President didn't relinquish his microphone to accept his nomination. The other is that there was going to be one microphone for nomina…
The Investigative Interview Is Your Day in Court
Ep 51 · Jun 29, 2026 · 35 min
Michael and I talk about HOW you can make the most of your investigative interview. We read two actual interviews, and discuss the way the carrier's answers helped to defend against any impending discipline.
JCAM Article 9
Ep 50 · Jun 23, 2026 · 37 min
Today we continue our reading of the JCAM with Article 9. This article covers our salaries and our COLAs. We'll go over what a "diet COLA" is, and how we're all actually getting screwed by our COLA system. We also go into the wage provisions for carrier technicians.
The 3999, and Other Forms of Harassment
Ep 49 · Jun 19, 2026 · 25 min
Michael and I discuss management's improper use of the 3999 (one day inspection) for harassment, and other ways they harass carriers. Even more important, we talk about how to push back.
A Selection of Convention Resolutions
Ep 48 · Jun 12, 2026 · 27 min
Michael and I talk about some convention resolutions, and give our thoughts and recommendations.
Thoughts on the CLC in Light of Branch 70
Ep 47 · Jun 5, 2026 · 32 min
Michael and I revisit our endorsement of the CLC, in light of their closing ranks around what Michael and I perceive as the wrongdoing in Branch 70.
The Railroading of Michael Rivera and Mari Thompson in Branch 70
Ep 46 · Jun 2, 2026 · 1 hr 10 min
Michael Brasaemle and I go in depth with the story out of Branch 70. We'll go over the charges, national level decisions, federal laws, and more.
Presidential Rulings - Part 2
Ep 45 · May 30, 2026 · 24 min
More presidential rulings, more insights. This time, shorter! And it's available on video by searching "Alan Gegax" on YouTube.
Presidential Rulings - Part 1
Ep 44 · May 27, 2026 · 43 min
This episode is available on video by searching "Alan Gegax" on YouTube. Michael and I talk about a variety of presidential rulings, and what they can tell us about due process, appeal rights, and the NALC Constitution.
Stand up to Management Bullying
Ep 43 · May 22, 2026 · 40 min
Management is destroying the Post Office from the inside. We're not going to be part of it.
The Rest of Article 8
Ep 42 · May 18, 2026 · 36 min
This is the rest of Article 8, which includes your work hour guarantees, and a bunch of memos.
Eric Ellis Talks about Retirement, Legislation, and More
Ep 41 · May 13, 2026 · 29 min
I met up with Eric Ellis at the close of the Region 1 Rap Session. He will be retiring in a few months, and we discuss how much retirees earn in their pension, and a few other topics of interest.
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