The Key Cases Podcast

Greg Rowe

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

  1. 1h ago

    C-37457 Reehl EP Seatbelt Punitive

    Arbitrator Reehl finds Just Cause for the Emergency Placement of a Carrier when they were observed driving without a seat belt, but only for one hour. The Carrier was kept out for an additional day, and that was found to be punitive.

    10 min

  2. 4d ago

    C-23828 Eischen National Review and Concurrence

    National Arbitrator Eischen decides that Review and Concurrence is a Due Process Right that requires two separate judgments prior to issuing a suspension or discharge. Each official must perform an independent and substantive review of the record. Violations require that Regional Arbitrators disregard the merits and overturn the discipline with a make whole remedy.

    24 min

  3. Jun 8

    C-37276 Newman National NACI

    Arbitrator Newman finds that non-probationary employees have access to the grievance procedure when they receive an unfavorable National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) decision from the the US Inspection Service. Article 16 does apply even though passing a background check is a condition of employment.

    23 min

  4. Jun 5

    C-37221 J Roberts JSOV Article 3

    Arbitrator Jeff Roberts enforces the Joint Statement on Violence and Behavior by removing a recidivist Supervisor from supervising Letter Carriers. What does Article 3 really describe?

    16 min

  5. Jun 2

    C-37379 Talmadge Reversion Shifting Burden

    Arbitrator Talmadge demonstrates the right way to decide a reversion case while the Advocate and the Steward put together an airtight case for keeping more full-time regular City Carriers.

    18 min

  6. May 29

    C-37206 Widgeon Past Practice Union Office

    Arbitrator Widgeon thoroughly examines the past practice of providing free office space to the NALC Branch and finds it valid. She also explains how Management failed to meet their obligations when making a change even if the office is converted to an S&DC.

    19 min

  7. May 26

    C-37322 Hyland Start Time Past Practice

    Arbitrator Hyland sustains a Past Practice grievance about the process used to change the start time for Letter Carriers. Out of Schedule Premium pay is awarded.

    18 min
  8. C-37108 Nolan National Agreement

    May 22

    C-37108 Nolan National Agreement

    Arbitrator Nolan gives the parties what they ask for in his 2025 National Impasse Award.

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

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  • Creator
    Greg Rowe
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Greg Rowe
  • Show Website
    The Key Cases Podcast

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