APW You with Eric Chornoby
A podcast created to answer the burning questions APWU Members have for their Union. Questions about the Contract, about the Grievance Procedure, and questions about the USPS. Hosted by Eric Chornoby, creator of APWUSteward.com, Steward and Officer in the APWU. The views expressed in this podcast are not that of the APWU, the MPWU or the 480-481 Area Local. All opinions expressed are exclusively of Eric Chornoby and his guests. All stories, examples and situations described are for entertainment purposes only and examples given are fictional in nature.
Episodes
Episode 25 is our second episode of TMG - Proving a Violation. This episode is designed to explain the evidence standards for winning a Grievance. From Preponderance of Evidence to Credibility, you will have a better understanding of what the Union needs to win your Grievance!
All Members, Stewards and Officers can learn something with this episode.
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Episode 24 is the another fantastic episode with the Roseville Wreckingball, my friend, Joshua. We discuss the differences between our Unions and our experience at the USPS. This is a fantastic opportunity to see how two Stewards in the same District have different views on Unions and the USPS!
All Members, Stewards and Officers can learn something with this episode.
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Episode 23 is the first episode in a sub-series called TMG - The Members Guide. This new series is designed to break down topics that all members can easily follow! The first episode goes over the Grievance Procedure. Pre - Step 1 all the Way to Arbitration.
All Members, Stewards and Officers can learn something with this episode.
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Episode 22 goes over what I cover in Orientation. From the material you need to cover, all the way to connecting to the Orientation group. If you are struggling to convert new employees to members, or you had a bad orientation yourself, this episode is for you.
All Members, Stewards and Officers can learn something with this episode.
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Episode 21 sets out to answer some of the more common questions I receive about Overtime. We go over the history of Overtime Rules dating back to 1938, the Federal Law (FLSA), and the evolution of Overtime Rules at the USPS.
All Members, Stewards and Officers can learn something with this episode.
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It is a peak season miracle! Episode 20 is a quick episode addressing the heigharchy of Handbooks, Manuals, Arbitrations, and the Contract. A common question Stewards and Members have is what language is prevailing.
This episode will be useful if you are struggling to know what to cite in your Grievances. This episode will also be useful if you are confused by all the various Arbitrations, Step 4 Agreements and Contractual Revision...
This is a doozy! Episode 19 is all about Steward Release Time. We take an extreme amount of time to discuss the language in the CBA, the JCIM and how to properly request Steward Release Time.
We formulate a strategy, we discuss a sample Step 2 Appeal, and wrap up by discussing the overall goal - a working relationship with Management. This is the most in depth analysis of the Steward Release / Union Time language in Article 17....
Today we take a deep dive into Just Cause. This is not a basic understanding of Just Cause, this is a deep dive! We dig into the ancient origin of Just Cause in Rome, the issues with Modern Just Cause dating back to Arbitrator Daugherty, and we provide advice on how to use Just Cause in a Modern setting.
More for Stewards, less for members. This episode will be hard to follow but invaluable if you want to build stronger Grievances ...
You are a PSE and the first thing you hear is you cannot file a Grievance until you get out of Probation. Not only is it wrong, this bad advice harms the APWU and all Postal Employees. Today we discuss Grieving a Probationary Separation, dive into what Grievances PSE's can file and wrap up with a tidbit on how to research and reference the Contract. This one has something for everyone!
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Today's episode is a journey through the Maximization (Article 7) and Desirable Duty Assignments (Article 37). We focus on the interplay between Contractual Provisions, Step 4s, and Q and A's. Even if you are not dealing with Maximization, this episode can help you interpret and understand Contractual Language.
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All Discipline must be Corrective in Nature. A problematic trend is Management uses Discipline as an alternative to properly Managing. We explore Corrective vs Progressive Discipline, Define Corrective Discipline, and give real examples Stewards can use to defend against Discipline that is Punitive.
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The US Constitution provides ALL United States Postal Workers Procedural Fairness through the 5th and 14th Amendments. In today's episode we explore Constitutional Law, Supreme Court Cases, and Legal Standards to identify the elements of Procedural Due Process that can be used to defend us against Management and Disciplinary Action during Investigative Interviews. This is new, cutting edge information to best represent APWU Mem...
Have you ever transfered or bid from one local to another and discovered that your new facility runs completely different than your old facility? The reason isn't a bad Union. The reason often boils down to three things. In this episode we explore those differences and why you should give your Steward the benefit of the doubt!
We dive into Article 16.2 Discussions. What they are, how Management uses them, and how the Union fights against improper Discussions. Beneficial to Stewards and Members, this episode will help arm anyone to use Discussions to the members benefit.
As always, we are a stronger Union if every member knows their rights. This podcast is one of many ways I try to help Stewards and Members. Consider checking out the following:
What do you do when Management tells you to leave the building and not to come back? We dig into Emergency Placements. What they are, how they are misused, and tips for fighting against the misuse of Emergency Placements.
Today is a special episode as I talk shop with the Roseville Wreckingball, Joshua Shrum. Joshua is a NALC Steward and Host of the fantastic Podcast Parcels of Knowledge. We compare our Unions and discuss a time not that long ago we negotiated together!
We take a look at the OG definition of a Grievance, a dictionary definition, and the Contractual Definition to get a better understanding of what it means to have a Grievance. This episode will help members and Stewards gain mutual understanding.
We dive into the looming issue of making Management abide by our Settlements. This includes a deep analysis of the Grievance Procedure, or AUGER, and the Multiple Grievance Strategy. More for Stewards and Officers, but helpful to anyone who wants to understand the Grievance Procedure better!
In today's fantastic episode we dive into one of, if not the most complicated Articles of our Contract. Members, Stewards and entire Local's get this one wrong. We fumble through an entire hour of digging into Past Practice with a heavy lean on successful Past Practice Grievances!
It is that time of the year - LMOU Negotiations! We explain what an LMOU is, what happens if you don't have a (L)ocal, discuss the rules of the game and we wrap up with negotiation tips and tricks!
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