Parcels of Knowledge

Parcels of Knowledge

A podcast dedicated to the education of the city letter carrier and to the building of a more militant NALC. Hosted by the Roseville Wreckingball Joshua Shrum. This podcast does not represent the usps or the nalc nor do the views or opinions express any other entity nor carrier other than Joshua shrum. Any relation to real life events or names are simply coincidental. Any names used were used to represent false individuals when doing skits.

Episodes

July 28, 2025 20 mins

This episode is about an uncommonly enforced regular carriers workhour limitations via Article 8.5F of the National Agreement, a simple breakdown, and how to enforce the contract. 

Additionally, I will be having a Q and A with both Mike Caref, and James Henry Separately, candidates for NALC President, and I encourage carriers to submit questions for them, carriers will have until September 1st to submit anything they would like to ...

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This episode attempts to help stewards and members navigate some of the issues that come with branches that have lost their way, and need to be reminded of their purpose. 

I will be having a Q and A with Mike Caref, candidate for NALC President, and I encourage carriers to submit questions for Mike Caref, carriers will have until September 1st to submit anything they would like to Grill Mike Caref on and then he will answer all que...

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In this episode we asked Region 15 and carriers nationwide to ask NBA Candidate Richie Ray any question they would like to ask and we grilled Big Rich. We get to know this great guy, and now Region 15 can make an educated choice this coming election. 

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This episode is about Undelivered mail, the consequences of doing nothing about this, and the reasons why I think its a violation of the contract. This is different than National's opinion. Please keep that in mind when developing your own contentions. 

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Enforcing Heat Safety with Manny Peralta, Next Generation Carriers, Corey Walton, Alan Gegax, and many more 

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This episode is another Contractual Alphabet Soup with a focus on No Lunches and Out Of Schedule Premiums. 

If you have any questions to submit for NBA Region 15 candidate Richie "coffee" Ray, please submit them to my email rosevillewreckingball@yahoo.com 

If you have any questions for me on my way to becoming the next Vice President of NALC Branch 4374 please submit the to Richie Rays Email hothousewithrichieray@gmail.com 

We will...

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Letter Carriers, arm yourselves with knowledge! In this episode, The Roseville Wrecking Ball breaks down crucial topics to empower you on your route. Learn how to leverage Article 41 mini bids, understand your rights for 271G special inspections to prevent route overburdening, and get an innovative strategy for stewards to set precedent without management's typical roadblocks. We also share a somber moment for heat-related tragedie...

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So many letter carriers are confused about the new overtime changes. This episode is an attempt to clear the air about the many misconceptions and fill the void for the things you may not already know. 

If you have any questions to submit for NBA Region 15 candidate Richie "coffee" Ray, please submit them to my email rosevillewreckingball@yahoo.com 

If you have any questions for me on my way to becoming the next Vice President of N...

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Episode 10 is about requesting to speak to your steward, and solicitation of grievances. 

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In this episode I go over the questions that listeners have submitted and Walt Mcgregory every single one. Walt Mcgregory is a candidate for Region 6 National Business Agent, an office which is currently held by David Mudd. Walt is on the Concerned Letter Carriers Ticket. This episode is longer than usual but it is a good one. 

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June 10, 2025 21 mins

Episode 8 goes through the New MOU effective July 1st and talks about what we can do to reshape our future for the better using this MOU. 

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Next Weeks Episode is dropping a week early so I can take the week off to focus on many grievances I have backlogged. This episode is about LWOP denial, and management's subsequent stealing of carrier leave balances. Additionally it covers blanket leave policies. This episode has a special dedication to Warren Michigan Post Office. We Stand with you Warren, Now is the time to fight back. The Roseville Wreckingball Is Here If You Ne...

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Part Two Of Mind Over Management. Going over three additional scenarios. This is a two part series of the trials and tribulations of what letter carriers go through on a regular basis and how to respond to management who are constantly harrassing letter carriers. 

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Early episode release. This will be a two part series going over the daily conflicts and confrontations that letter carriers get into when dealing with management. There will be enactments of these confrontations. It is about how to react appropriately in these situations, yet stay as militant as possible in terms of contract enforcement, and how to best play defense in these situations. Part Two will be the normal Wednesday Episod...

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Today we go over a useful heat stress document, and the basics of Article 8 and escalating remedies

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The basics of the JSOV and Mutual Respect. How to identify what issue you have. How to properly document the problem. How to address a pattern of behavior, and general insight on how to be successful on these types of grievances. 

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May 13, 2025 23 mins

This episode is a grab bag of different contractual issues that I find to be currently relevant. It goes over 3 different contractual issues and finally concludes on a opinion piece about the importance of your duties as a member of the NALC.

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May 7, 2025 24 mins

Episode one consists of the basics of your duties as city letter carriers, and how they tie into route protection

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