In this episode of the CCA Corner, Badmouth and Mallory discuss the recent increase in "safety blitzes" conducted by management. We break down common violations, delve into the M-41 handbook for safe driving procedures, and provide essential tips for staying safe and avoiding disciplinary action. In this episode: • Understanding Safety Blitzes: Learn how management is observing carriers and what they're looking for. • M-41 Mastery: We explore key sections of the M-41 manual, including safe driving practices, vehicle operation, and handling mail. • Building Good Habits: Develop essential habits for safe and efficient route delivery. • Weingarten Rights: Understand your rights to union representation during any investigatory interview. • Staying Safe: Learn how to respond if you feel you're being followed or if you're questioned by management. Join us as we equip you with the knowledge and confidence to navigate the challenges of being a CCA and thrive on your route. https://www.nalc.org/member-benefits/benefits-for-members/body/cca-resource-guide/CCA-Resource-Guide-Weingarten-Rights.pdf https://www.nlrb.gov/about-nlrb/rights-we-protect/your-rights/weingarten-rights http://mseries.nalc.org/M01667.pdf
This CCA Corner episode focuses on supporting new City Carrier Assistants (CCAs) during their challenging first 90 days. Badmouth Morris and Mallory offer advice for navigating the initial chaos, from the rushed 3-day Carrier Academy training to the hectic office environment and the eventual freedom of the street. They stress the importance of joining the union, finding supportive coworkers ("real ones"), prioritizing safety and accuracy over speed, and thoroughly checking vehicles. Practical tips include taking photos of the case, requesting pivot plans from management, organizing mail effectively, and always taking breaks. Crucially, they emphasize meticulous time tracking to prevent management manipulation and encourage CCAs to connect with their community. The hosts underscore the value of every CCA, promoting solidarity and reminding them of their essential role within the USPS. Listeners are urged to provide feedback and contribute to future discussions, fostering a collaborative approach to empowering CCAs. https://fromatoarbitration.com/cca-corner/
This introductory episode of CCA Corner features Badmouth Morris advocating for CCA organization and empowerment. He criticizes the current tentative agreement (TA) for neglecting CCAs and calls for their mobilization, particularly in the upcoming election. Morris stresses the importance of education and empowerment, aiming to provide digestible information about rights, union processes, and grievance procedures for newer CCAs. He highlights the need for solidarity between CCAs and regular carriers, emphasizing that change comes from the bottom up and that a unified front is crucial for challenging management and improving working conditions. Morris encourages mentorship and support for CCAs, urging experienced carriers to share knowledge and offer encouragement. Future episodes will address topics like surviving the first 90 days, common grievances, Weingarten rights, and escaping de facto on-call status, with topics crowdsourced from CCAs nationwide.https://fromatoarbitration.com/cca-corner/
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Barbara Woodke
Sadly, he got away with everything.
Barbara Woodke
this reminds me of the time my husband was IN A FUCKING COMA and I was at home with the kids, waiting to see if he was gonna live or die, and I was told I needed, "to make work a priority." It was during the summer in the peak of COVID. No daycare centers were open. My husband was a stay at home Dad. I had no one to watch my kids and was literally waiting to see if my husband would wake up. And management literally gave me shit for missing work for literally the FIRST TIME EVER. They don't care.
Barbara Woodke
This was incredibly important to hear. Thank you so very much.
Barbara Woodke
management: If you're ONE minute late, you're fired. also management: We can be as late as we want when providing documentation.
Kaleb Mock
I have 20 completions on my HERO training and just heard about it right now. One of them is HIPP