Corey delivers a farewell message to arbitration, reflecting on his decade-long career as an advocate. He begins by thanking Mallory and Cole for their guest hosting duties and reiterates his commitment to educational content, promising a six-day count training session in the following week's episode. Corey announces a Concerned Letter Carriers (CLC) fundraiser winner's drawing, scheduled for the following day, encouraging listeners to support the CLC. He offers several shout-outs, including specific praise for union members actively supporting their colleagues and addressing issues in smaller branches. A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to a review of a recent arbitration loss, highlighting the importance of honesty and thorough preparation in the process. Corey shares insights into his strategy as an advocate, emphasizing the need for thorough research and preparation, complete memorization of case files, and a relentless pursuit of truth. He reflects on specific cases he's handled, analyzing both wins and losses, and underscores the significance of preparing and presenting compelling arguments, even when faced with management resistance and dishonest or evasive tactics. He stresses the importance of ethical conduct and integrity in arbitration, drawing comparisons between successful and unsuccessful strategies in advocating for members. The episode concludes with a look ahead to the future, outlining his plans as executive vice president to reform the grievance process and address toxic work environments, emphasizing transparency, education, and support for letter carriers nationwide. A recurring theme is the need for a more proactive and forceful approach to unionism, advocating for the needs of city letter carriers and contrasting this with current union leadership failures. Corey ends the episode by reiterating his love for the city letter carriers and his commitment to their well-being.

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