Episodios

  • Michael Addresses Articles in the Postal Record
    Mar 4 2026

    There were some articles in the December 2025 Postal Record that are relevant to issues important to Michael and me. We discuss them.

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    32 m
  • We Lost at the Committee on Appeals
    Mar 2 2026

    Sometimes when you fight, you lose. Michael and I discuss what happened with our appeal, and why it's important to fight, even if you sometimes lose.

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    29 m
  • An Update on My Kidney Cancer
    Feb 26 2026

    My surgery is now behind me, and things appear to be going well. I have my first follow-up in a few days, so this is everything I know as of the date of recording.

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    19 m
  • Michael's Favorite Grievance Wins
    Feb 21 2026

    This episode is by request, from our friends in New York City. Michael bring the hits with some of his favorite grievance wins. It's a fun list, and the last grievance is a banger.

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    36 m
  • Mike Caref Tells the Story behind the OIG Report
    Feb 17 2026

    Mike Caref joins me to talk about the enormous grievance settlements that featured in the Office of the Inspector General report that was released earlier this year. We discuss some of the specific grievances, and the specific payouts. More generally, we go over what it takes to get management to actually comply with the contract.

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    40 m
  • The Rest of Article 7 of the JCAM
    Feb 14 2026

    This one's a little dry. But it does contain some gems that shed light on the fact that Brian Renfroe has no intention of getting rid of the CCA classification.

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    46 m
  • The Story of Michael's Life
    Feb 11 2026

    We drop the educational portion of the podcast, to bring you this very special episode of Classes of Mail. We get to hear Michael Brasaemle's story: how he came to the United States from Korea, his time in the Air Force, and his path through the USPS. It's an amazing story.6

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    1 h
  • Michael Shares His Route Inspection Checklist for CARRIERS
    Feb 7 2026

    Michael came up with a route inspection checklist that's aimed at CARRIERS (not stewards). It's filled with a ton of useful advice on how to make the most of your route inspection, and how to give your steward as much ammunition as possible for any grievances after the fact.

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    30 m