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Episode 165: From Air Force to Shop Floor: The Many Lives of Brother Obadiah Batten
Brother Obadiah Batten's journey is anything but ordinary. Before becoming a city letter carrier and union representative, he spent eight years serving his country in the United States Air Force, earned a degree in Software Engineering, and performed as a professional wrestler. Today, he's one of thenewest voices representing letter carriers as a steward and Formal Step A representative in Branch 496, Richmond, Virginia.
In this episode of Hot House with Richie Ray, we dive into what shaped him, what motivates him to fight for carriers, how military discipline compares to USPS culture, and…
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