The Key Cases Podcast

Greg Rowe

An educational podcast about Arbitration Awards for Stewards and Advocates in the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC).

Episodes

  1. C-37706 Maniscalco LMOU Bumping

    2D AGO

    C-37706 Maniscalco LMOU Bumping

    Arbitrator Maniscalco decides to analyze an Impasse Settlement after the parties reached an agreement and determines that LMOU will be modified as the parties agreed.

    16 min
  2. C-37691 Wilson LMOU Gdays

    5D AGO

    C-37691 Wilson LMOU Gdays

    Arbitrator Alvin Wilson issues his first NALC award and finds that Management could not meet their high Burden of Proof when they sought to change a Local Memorandum of Understanding (LMOU). Was this a grievance filed by the Union or by Management? What is Interest or Impasse Arbitration and how is it different from the Contract and Discipline process?

    20 min
  3. C-37408 Sims Continuing Violation

    MAY 8

    C-37408 Sims Continuing Violation

    Arbitrator Sims considers arbitrability when the Union filed a grievance over career conversion counseling and benefits, months after the employee became a career Letter Carrier. What qualifies as a continuing violation?

    14 min
  4. C-37205 Itzla Start Time Non-compliance

    MAY 5

    C-37205 Itzla Start Time Non-compliance

    Arbitrator Itzla considers a start time grievance where the Union proved Management did it wrong over and over again. It's a good decision and fun read.

    15 min
  5. C-37358 Sammarco Geofence

    MAY 1

    C-37358 Sammarco Geofence

    Arbitrator Sammarco enforces Article 15 when the Service comes to a hearing with no Formal-A position. Spying, using technology to discipline and changing our working conditions with an invisible barrier are all stopped with her award.

    14 min
  6. C-37419 McDonough Mismatch

    APR 28

    C-37419 McDonough Mismatch

    Arbitrator McDonough finds the grievance arbitrable, but mismatched issues and arguments produced the one key case denial of 2025.

    8 min
  7. C-37410 Reehl Independent Right

    APR 21

    C-37410 Reehl Independent Right

    Arbitrator Reehl finds an Independent Right for the Union to file a grievance when they become aware of hidden discipline. Greg was the advocate for this Key Case.

    20 min
  8. C-37304 Drucker Union Timeline

    APR 21

    C-37304 Drucker Union Timeline

    Arbitrator Drucker finds that the language in Article 15 allows the Union to file a timely grievance when they finally become aware of discipline that management tried to hide from them.

    8 min
  9. C-37005 Lumbley Non-compliance C&D

    APR 21

    C-37005 Lumbley Non-compliance C&D

    Arbitrator Lumbley tries to provide a remedy for non-compliance. The national parties pour cold water on a good decision.

    17 min
  10. C-37134 Morris Residual Mail C&D

    APR 21

    C-37134 Morris Residual Mail C&D

    Arbitrator Morris destroys the Service argument that the DPS doesn't need to be in delivery sequence.

    10 min
  11. Meet the Host

    APR 21

    Meet the Host

    Host Greg Rowe discusses the podcast format and goals with guest Tim Fisher.

    19 min
  12. C-37356 Talmadge Redline Policy C&D

    APR 21

    C-37356 Talmadge Redline Policy C&D

    Arbitrator Talmadge rips up a whole Redline policy. Cease and Desist remedy discussion.

    12 min
  • 12 Episodes

About

An educational podcast about Arbitration Awards for Stewards and Advocates in the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC).

Information

  • Creator
    Greg Rowe
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Greg Rowe
  • Show Website
    The Key Cases Podcast

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