The Postal Stand-up

The Postal Stand-up

di Alan Gegax
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Yes, You Have to Deliver Your ADVOs

They have postage. They have addresses. They're regular mail, and they should be treated as such.

That Text Message is NOT from the Post Office

On this episode, I'll talk about common scams, and misleading mailers.

Your Mailbox Needs Attention

What do you do when your customer's mailbox is broken, when they don't have a visible house number, or when you can't get to their box? There's a form for that: PS Form 1507.

When Can You Disobey Management's Instructions?

There are four circumstances under which you can disobey management's instruction: when they're unsafe, unethical, illegal, or impossible. I'll talk about each of those circumstances.

The Basic Civil Right to Strike

We don't have one. So what CAN we do?

The Work Hours Limit

We find ourselves faces with two conflicting rules: the 12 hour work hours limit, and the requirement to obey management instructions. I'll talk about how those rules interact. Also, I forgot to mention that overtime carriers are limited to 12 work hours, not 11.5.

The Value of Package Lookahead

I'll tell a story about the day package lookahead solved a mystery on my route.

Please Vote (Especially for ME!)

Why it's important to vote in your branch elections.

When Management Starts Asking Questions

How can you tell the difference between normal management behavior, and harassment?

Good Habits for LLV Safety

No rollaway or runaway trucks, no worries when your supervisor shows up for a safety check.
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