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United We Scan
Rural Carriers discuss the trials and tribulations of being a rural carrier today. You can not make this stuff up, folks, we live it everyday. Not endorsed, Sponsored, or affiliated with the USPS or NRLCA. FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY! The postings on this site are our own and do not represent the USPS nor NRLCA's positions, strategies, or opinions. You can email us at UnitedWeScanPodcast@gmail.com
Episodes

United We ScanNational Convention and MMS
A little recap of National Convention, and some MMS reminders
United We ScanHeat Illness Awareness
We covered Heat Illness and awareness, following the heartbreaking loss of a carrier and the extreme summer temperatures happening across the country
United We ScanOrder of Consideration
We covered the Order of Consideration, and what it means for you
United We ScanNew Updates and Going Ons
Our hosts touch on the new grow as you go, and mapping. As well as other new going onsGO Fund Me link for the children of the Carrier we lost in NC…
United We ScanIt's so hard to say Goodbye
And we're back for a full episode. We talked about a few hot topics, as well as some rambling chatter, and some emotional talk.
United We ScanDelegate Ballots
Just a quick episode about the ballots you have recently received, or will be receiving soon.

United We ScanListener Questions
It's been awhile since we did a listener question episode. We covered a few that we have received in the recent.
United We ScanThe Aftermath Part Deux / 150th Episode
We go over the lasted RRECS, and what we've seen on the social webs pertaining to this round of evaluations.
United We ScanStep 4s
We discussed the new step 4s that went out. We started in on some listener questions.
United We ScanIt's the Spring MMS time of year
We went over what is included in the up and coming MMS , as well as touch on a couple of Regional MOUs that have been seen on the social webs.
United We ScanActs of God
We went over the Acts of God language with all of this weather happening where it normally doesn't. Future episodes will vary when they come out, due to family…
United We ScanOT Tax Letters and other random information
We did our best to explain the OT Tax letters, the best to our Uneducated non tax preparer selves, abilities.We touched on other happenings

United We ScanR.E.S.P.E.C.T
Happy New Year, we went over the several sources of work place policies dealing with harassment.
United We ScanWho is the union
We went over who the union really is, and how change starts. It starts with us, as the members whose boots are on the ground.
United We ScanHow to join the NRLCA and why.
we went over how to join the union, why we think its a good choice to be in it. We also covered article 10 and 24 and the differences when it comes to leave…
United We ScanNot So Short and Sweet
We attempted to keep it short and sweet, but we got to chatting. We covered a couple of random topics, and chit chatted for an easier, less mind numbing full…

United We ScanThanksgiving Dinner...not really just a mixture of topics
We covered several topics, there were either seen on social media, emailed in, or new experiences with S&DC.
United We ScanHolidays and Christmas OT period
What you should know about holidays and how the Christmas OT works.


United We ScanLeave Replacements the ins and outs
We go over the a lot about leave replacements and our experiences, as well
United We ScanDelivery Vehicles and Social Media
We talk about our experiences with different Delivery Vehicles and have a special guest discussing their experience with the new NGDVs. We also touched on…
United We ScanFLSA and what it means to us
We covered the Fair Labor Standards Act and how it relates to us and our pay.
United We Scan4241A and M
It's that time of year again. We go over what all that info on the 4241M is and how it translates to the 4241A
United We ScanHow To Grievance and Daca Codes
How we as rural carriers can file a grievanceDaca Codes, explanation to the daca codes and the updated daca numbers.
United We ScanRDWL, Wage Increases, etc
We covered the current happenings, including the RDWL, Wage Increases, and some chatting about every day stuffs.

United We ScanNational Convention is coming.....
just a couple of weeks away from our annual national convention

United We ScanSafety at work and away
Apologize for the delay, on this being posted. talking about Safety.
United We ScanHow to Get More Participation W/Special Guest
Corey Walton is the special guest this week, talking about participation.
United We ScanHot Off the Press
The guys talk about the heat wave affecting many and contract ratification.
United We ScanState Convention Season and Management
The guys are on a roll with discussion of State Conventions and management issues.
United We ScanHow To Edit Book
The long awaited Edit Book how to. It's not perfect, but we hope it helps

United We ScanWhat's Happening around the Craft
A hodge podge of topics this evening, mostly general discussion, between the 3 of us.
United We ScanMid-States, Ratification Meetings, and a new PMG
James and Kristin talk about Mid-States ConferenceBill joins in for Ratification Meetings and discussion about the potential new PMG.
United We ScanTentative Agreement and More
We have a special guest joining us this week, we go over the tentative agreement a little bit, and history of contracts.
United We Scan*Bonus* New NRLCA Tentative Agreement Highlights
We go over the TA Highlights. Please go over the entire TA when it is sent to you , and make your choice, and please vote.
United We ScanAn RCA's first day, and a Comedy Pulse
We read and answered some listener emails, go over 10 of the 23 postal pulse questions and we go over an brand new RCAs first day out on the route solo.
United We ScanMMS Results, Disputes, RDWL/Amazon & The Matrix
And we're back with a educational packed episode, this week.
United We ScanBonus NALC Gets the TA anyway
James and Bill did a midweek episode, about the NALC arbitration award.
United We ScanThe Lost Episode
We did not have a normal episode this week, due to severe weather, etcKristin's audio did not record, so it may seem a bit jump around between Bill and James…
United We ScanFight Like Hell Rallies and Legislation
We talk about the rallies that took place today across the county. We also discussed recent legislation that could affect us, in one way or another.
United We ScanEastern States Conference
James talks about Eastern States ConferenceNALC Fight like Hell Rallies linkhttps://www.nalc.org/news/fight-like-hell
United We ScanPregnancy In the Work Place
Kristin goes over a couple of documents pertaining to the PWFA, and Pumping ActAnswer a few listener's emails. Special guest stand in, Malcove (voice disguised…
United We ScanElephant in the Room & Full SWAC Breakdown
James gives his SWAC breakdownand we discuss the current news
United We ScanA little bit of SWAC
**No video this week, James was on the road home**James talks a little bit about SWAC Kristin touches on a couple future topicsBill, well Bill is Bill.

United We ScanLast of SAC and City Votes No!
Bill and James holding it down this week. James finishes his recap of SAC, and guys discuss how the City voted for their TA.
United We ScanWhat's in the SAC?
James highlights the going ons, this weekend while at SAC ( South Atlantic Conference)
United We ScanMid Week Kristin Going Rogue?!?
Short episode, Kristin needed to get some thoughts out.
United We ScanRRECS Scans Revisited
We revisited the RRECS activity scans, and touched on walk distances with the upcoming mms
United We ScaneBidding, Social Media, and Route Adjustments
Bill is back this week. We cover the importance of setting up your liteblue asap. Touch on the PO's social media policy and what NOT to do. And the rumor mill…
United We ScanNew Year, New Resolutions
Bill is away, this week. James goes over his Resolution presentation, he put together, to present at his local. Safety and Act of God, we went over the Article…
United We ScanOut with 2024, what's coming 2025!
As 2024 is coming to a close, we partially review the year, and give you guys a heads up with what to expect in 2025. We also go over the guidance procedures…