The Postal Stand-up

Alan Gegax

This podcast is a spin-off from the Classes of Mail podcast. Each episode will be short (about 5 minutes), and will cover topics that will empower you as a letter carrier. Listen on your way to work and learn your contractual rights, get pro tips for delivering the mail and staying safe, and hear messages aimed at improving your quality of life as a City Letter Carrier.

The views expressed on this podcast are inherently my own, or those of my guests. They do not represent the official positions of the USPS, the NALC, or any other person or organization

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S1 · E80
Thursday · 4 min
Doing What Management Tells You, Takes you Longer
When management observes carriers, they often critique the way the carriers are working. Almost always, those critiques are about things which, when followed, wind up taking carriers MORE time. We should do those things.
S1 · E79
Tuesday · 5 min
You Should ALWAYS Grieve Your Discipline
Just like the title says. Even if you think you're guilty, you should still give your discipline to your steward to file a grievance.
S1 · E78
October 30 · 4 min
Signing for Parcels via Informed Delivery
It turns out there's a feature in Informed Delivery that lets residents sign for stuff electronically.
S1 · E77
October 27 · 3 min
Your Steward Needs the Whole Story
i give a brief discussion about the "Rule of Reason," and how it relates to overtime on your own route when you're an 8-hour carrier.
S1 · E76
October 21 · 3 min
Counting (Sequence Numbers) on Your Political Mail
Some of the bundles of mail we receive has sequence numbers printed on the address label, which makes them very easy to quickly count. This includes political ads. Knowing how much mail you actually have can make it easier to explain to management why you need overtime.
S1 · E75
October 19 · 5 min
M-1769 Protects You from Management Pressure
I read the settlement that helps us push back against management bullying.
S1 · E74
October 16 · 4 min
Route Maintenance Is Part of Your Route
Take the time to keep your route clean and organized.
S1 · E73
October 14 · 4 min
The Value of Article 19 of our National Agreement
Article 19 incorporates our handbooks and manuals.
S1 · E72
October 12 · 5 min
The False Sense of Privacy at Union Meetings
It's not useful to pretend our union meetings are private
S1 · E71
October 9 · 3 min
Can You Put "Driving an FFV" on your 3996?
I discuss some of the valid reasons you might need overtime on your route.
S6 · E70
October 7 · 5 min
You Should Write Things Down
Help your future self.
S6 · E69
October 5 · 3 min
The Scanner Is Not Your Boss
We already have enough bosses. Don't let your scanner snitch you out.
S6 · E68
October 2 · 4 min
Management Will Lie to You
The only speed standard we have while performing our duties is while casing.
S1 · E67
September 30 · 3 min
Asking for Time to Case a New Route
Article 41.3.F in our National Agreement guarantees carriers a reasonable amount of time to learn a new route.
S1 · E66
September 28 · 4 min
DO NOT Work off the Clock
We're back! At least for a little while. I received a list of topics from a listener, and so I've recorded new episodes to cover those topics. If you want your topic to be covered on a future episode of The Postal Stand-up, send me an email!
S1 · E65
May 27, 2025 · 5 min
The 8-Hour Medical Restriction
DO NOT work beyond your medical restrictions
S1 · E64
May 23, 2025 · 5 min
You're Entitled to the First 8 Hours on Your Route
If you work less than 8 hours on your route, it might be a grievance
S1 · E63
May 20, 2025 · 5 min
Can I Get My Mail?
How should you handle it when you're servicing a cluster box or apartment, and a customer comes up and asks you if they can get their mail?
S1 · E62
May 5, 2025 · 5 min
Amending your 3996
As you get more information, you should update your 3996.
S1 · E61
Apr 28, 2025 · 5 min
Awful Deliveries
This is a fun episode where Michael and I talk about some AWFUL places we've delivered the mail.

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