Episode 148: Delayed Mail, Article 8, and the Truth About Overtime: What Every Letter Carrier Needs to Know
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Is management allowed to delay the mail just to avoid paying overtime? That's the question we tackle in this episode of The Hot House with Richie Ray.
We break down a detailed paper from NALC Branch 134 and explain, in plain English, how the 2025 Nolan Interest Arbitration Award changed Article 8 overtime rules and what those changes mean for city letter carriers, stewards,branch leaders, and the American public.
You'll learn:
- This episode isn't just about overtime it's about protecting the NationalAgreement, holding management accountable, preserving public trust in thePostal Service, and ensuring that America's mail is delivered the way Congressintended.
Whether you're a city letter carrier, shop steward, branch officer, or simply someone who wants to understand how delayed mail impacts everyone, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Knowledge is power, and understandingyour rights is the first step toward protecting them.
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