Episodes

  • June Sooner Script and Special Route Inspections - 271-G
    May 30 2026

    This episode discusses the June edition of the Sooner Script Newsletter with important safety topics, a new learning platform introduced by NALC, and memoriam of members who have passed.

    Additionally, the important topic of Special Route Inspections via M-39 section 271-G. How can Carriers use a Special Route Inspection to their advantage?

    Branch 458 website - https://nalcbranch458.com/

    Postal Record - Look at page 45 of May 2026 edition - https://nalc.org/news/the-postal-record

    send comments and episode ideas here - 458podcast@Gmail.com

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    23 mins
  • 2026 - Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive
    May 3 2026

    Donate by clicking this link - https://feedok.regionalfoodbank.org/p/soh26?fbclid=IwY2xjawRkgShleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETE4V29vSFhRaUwyQnJCVWlJc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgOxUo4PgHqsUOtecIEmnxwOvIMxEvK_ogrP7atZfPIqleqFQoeo0dGNLsFA_aem_r6Ny0HGUErIIhnrPJBUJcg

    Earlier Episode with Food drive Tips here - https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-4qnrk-15eddef

    If you have questions, suggestions, or comments please E-mail us at 458podcast@gmail.com

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    11 mins
  • Temporary Suspension of FERS contributions - info
    Apr 11 2026

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    Here is the link to the Q&As read during this episode

    chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://about.usps.com/newsroom/fers-faq-talking-points.pdf

    NALC statement - https://nalc.org/news/nalc-updates/nalc-statement-on-uspss-temporary-suspension-of-fers-contributions

    as always, if there is a topic or suggestion you would like discussed in a future episode, send us an e-mail.

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    19 mins
  • Episode 3 - Anatomy of a grievance, Article 16 - just cause principals
    Nov 17 2025

    NEW STEWARDS!!!

    Are you looking to increase your knowledge, confidence, and be the best prepared/equipped steward there is? If so, this is the episode for you!

    Please send any questions or comments to

    458Podcast@gmail.com

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    39 mins
  • Back to the Basics
    Jul 30 2025

    In this episode we discuss the basics of maintaining a route for CCAs on a long term hold down/Opt, a newly converted regular, or even a senior carrier that wants to get back to the basics.

    sometimes we can all learn something getting back to the basics.

    --Edit book episode -- https://nalcbranch458.podbean.com/e/edit-book-education/

    --Route count and inspection episode -- https://nalcbranch458.podbean.com/e/route-count-and-inspection-rci-with-an-honorable-guest/

    if you have any comments questions or suggestions please e-mail us at 458podcast@gmail.com

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Episode 2 - Anatomy of a grievance, The Information Request & Working the Grievance
    Jul 23 2025

    NEW STEWARDS!!!

    are you looking to increase your knowledge, confidence, and be the best prepared/equipped steward there is? if so, this is the episode for you!

    Please send any questions or comments to 458podcast@gmail.com

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Episode 1 - Anatomy of a grievance, the investigative interview
    Jun 26 2025

    NEW STEWARDS!!!

    are you looking to increase your knowledge, confidence, and be the best prepared/equipped steward there is? if so, this is the episode for you!

    Please send any questions or comments to 458podcast@gmail.com

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    48 mins
  • July 1 implementation MOUs M-2009
    Jun 19 2025

    Eric Robinson (E-Rob) and Casey Ritchie discuss the Overtime Desired Lists (ODLs) and the New Employee Experience Retention and Mentoring Program (NEERMP).

    Click here to see the National Agreement and the M-2009 MOU- https://www.nalc.org/news/nalc-updates/2023-2026-national-agreement-and-implementation-mou-released

    reach out with any comments or suggestions for future episodes at 458podcast@gmail.com

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    1 hr and 2 mins