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Hot House with Richie Ray
"Hothouse with Richie Ray” delves into the world of a city letter carrier, exploring the challenges and workplace issues that affect carriers. Richie educates both carriers and stewards, shedding light on the grievance process and the importance of union solidarity. Drawing inspiration from NALC members and podcasts like “From A to Arbitration,” “FedUp,” and “Classes Of Mail,” this show is a must-listen for those wanting a deeper understanding of the postal service and labor rights. Contact…
Episodes
- Hot House with Richie Ray
Episode 48: CLC Edition CLC Member Raquel “Rocky” Acasio from Branch 70
This conversation was authentic. Rocky speaks from the heart about what is happening and how it will be fixed. Speaks about our Brother, the wolf James Henry…
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Episode 47: CLC Edition President of Branch 842 Ethel Bibbs
In this conversation President Bibbs spoke about her background and her family including her feelings about the current state of the NALC we also talked about…
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Episode 46: This is Criminal Your Vote Does Matter
Join the CLC Nationwide Zoom Meeting this Saturday. This is a fast episode https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/cLB7JzcbRqyN8wUzKa-NCw?fbclid=IwY2xjawJStxNl…
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Episode 44: CLC Edition Anita Guzik
We spoke about the CLC and the current state of our union and what needs to be done. Listening to Anita's background, her goals for the NALC, and her opinion…
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Episode 43: Announcements and just for you Rick Rock and Paul Cobb
In this episode, I speak about many topics, most of all discussing some hot topics and personal topics. T-Shirts are in for the Hot House With Richie Ray…
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Episode 42: Need to Get this off my chest Pre-Arbitration Decisions
There is nothing to explain I just needed to get this off my chest. Just so disappointed
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Episode 41: “Time For Change” Carriers fighting for change in Branch 36
Brian Gutierrez, Tayry Vega, and the Legend John Mooney discuss their agenda for taking over Branch 36 and the current state of our National and Local Unions…
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Episode 40: Fed Up Ron Speakman with Branch 254 President future NBA Region 12 Bill Kriebel sits with Richie Ray and has a round-table Discussion.
Discussed OWCP training experiences and knowledge is power, Ron Speakman spoke about his Podcast FED-UP. The conversation turned to Bill discussing branch…
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Episode 39: Special Guest InFormal and Formal A Rep Elijah Groshell from Branch 1414
This Discussion was about who Elijah is, where he came from what he does in his Branch the challenges of being a shop steward talked about his learning curve…
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Episode 38: Discussing my Run for Region 15 NBA 2026
In this episode, I discuss my Mission Statement, agenda, and closing for my run as NBA for Region 15. We need to stand as one, and we need fighters in these…
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Episode 37: Conversation with Branch 340 President Jenna Morin
We discussed topics like experiences of Formal Step A. Jenna's experience at the Leadership Academy graduate of class 29. Shout out to Ralph. Discussed…
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Episode 36: Round The Table Real Discussion with President Branch 254 Bill Kriebel and Branch 41 Formal A Rep Jeremy Nieves
The round table talk was regarding the no vote and many other hot topics. https://www.hothousewithrichieray.com/episodes https://concernedlettercarriers.com/
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Episode 35: OSHA CCAs and on the Job Injuries
https://www.nalc.org/member-benefits/benefits-for-members/ccas-and-on-the-job-injuries osha.gov/whistleblower/WBComplaint.html 202-693-2199
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Episode 34: Sunday Cawfee Conversation with Bad Mouth Morris
The Discussion started with the New Employee Experience, Retention, and Mentoring Program. Then, we discussed other things—just two Brothers chatting over a…
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Episode 33: Workplace Bullying
Overview of what we will be going over, what is bullying? Definition/Core Elements. Psychological Harm/Injuries. What is not bullying? Examples of bullying…
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Episode 32: What is a Shop Steward / General Meeting
Going over slide show what is a steward. And starting a tradition called General Meetings going over certain items for carriers and stewards
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Episode 31: Labor Costs or Management Costs?
You can decide this information I spoke about is public records and I got this information on public website…
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Episode 30: Sunday Cawfee Conversation with Branch 254 President Bill Kriebel
Sunday coffee conversation with President Bill Kriebel discussed the experiences of OWCP and Formal A Beyond Training. We spoke about the CLC, its importance…
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Episode 29: Speaking to the Crew of the CCA Corner Bad Mouth Morris, Mallory Sutton, and Cole Billups
Discussed the CCA Experience, discussion on the CCA Corner, who they are talking to, and what they want the goal to be regarding the CCA Corner. Discussed…
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Episode 28: Round the Table Talk with my Brothers Jeremy Nieves and Jonathan Rodriguez
We discussed why we got involved in the Union, the importance of Grievances and PDIs, the first 14 days of the Informal Step A investigating and request for…
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Episode 27: Just Chatting
Venting and praying for standing as one. https://www.youtube.com/live/TZGcTnEh3wc?si=5eAFD2TXYn5JPGNu…
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Episode 26: Emergency Placement and Management Training
Discussed Brother Misael Guzman training he shared with me for all of you. Personal Camera should not be used bye management. Discussed Defenses of Discipline…
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Episode 25: Letter Carriers DOIS/3996/1571/Workhour/Workload/TACs
We discuss DOIS history and the fact it’s not part of our contract. 3996 and 1571. Understand workhour/workload (all routes discussing TAC Everything reports…
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Episode 24: Steward Guide Part Six. Last part
Repeat lesson but worth repeating. Building Better Grievance Files. Writing Effective Statements. Tips Writing Effective Statements. Please check out the…
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Episode 23: Steward Guide Part Five
To update your membership mailing list with national 202-662-2836 / Bad Mouth Morris organizing rally contact him at Jonathan.Mach.morris@gmail.com / keep an…
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Episode 22: Steward Guide Part Four
Discussed CLC Zoom meeting on November 24, 2024. The next subject of steward guide discussion of Article 8. Forced Overtime/ 12-60 violations/ 12.5 hour…
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Episode 21: Steward Guide Part Three
Right To Information: Subject Article 17 and 31 before we start I go off a little about our TA and the importance of our voices being heard. I discuss the…
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Episode 20: Steward Guide Part Two
Discussion on Branch 41 Merged Rally In Brooklyn New York “No Vote On tentative agreement” this episode go overs second part of the steward guide. Proud to be…
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Episode 19: Steward Guide (Part One)
Dispute Resolution SOP / Grievance Flow Chart / Weingarten Rights / 8190 /
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Episode 18: Just a fast episode.
Very concerned about this tentative agreement. Heading to Rap Session quick episode
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Episode 17: Ride Home From Arbitration Advocate Training
Just shooting the shit on my way home from Maryland. Discuss a few highlights of my training more details in future. Spoke about my feelings on the Tentative…
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Episode 16: Fourth and Last Part of 2023 Letter Carrier Guide
We discuss PS Form 1571, PS Form 3999, PS Form 3971, ELRA, Conversion to Career, Work hour Guarantees, Overtime Provisions, Overtime Desired List, work hour…
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Episode 15: part three 2023 letter carriers guide
Register for OWCP National Training Event Sunday, October 27TH 2-5 PM. Hosted By Chris and Beautiful Gini Helms From Wednesday Night Chats at…
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Episode 14: 2023-2024 Tentative Agreement
Clearing up Rumors and Discussing this Tentative Agreement. I really don’t know what to say BUT Nay
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Episode 13: Plans for the Future
Discussing training and United work room floor. My plans for the future on this Podcast. My website all set up ready to go live soon. Training is the most…
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Episode 12: Writing Effective Statements, Building Better Grievance Files
Please check out FEDUP with Ron Speakman https://open.spotify.com/show/4suq4ZBQcT4kBCZz7AqUSM?si=tFY2kt71T9a_FE3ls6s9xQ This link is the interview with James…
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Episode 11: Part Two of the 2023 Letter Carrier Resource Guide
Part Two of the 2023 Letter Carriers Resource Guide. Had little of discussion regarding the Step B. My Anger is Growing.
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Episode 10: Part One of 2023 Letter Carrier Resources Guide
Speaking about greivetrac.com, not entertaining contract rumors. Brooklyn New York Got Justice from Pre-Arbitration Decision Good Job John Cruz and Paul Marks…
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500 CluB: 500th day
Discussed 500 days still waiting for contract or Arbitration. Went over an old workshop I found the letter carriers Bible.
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Episode 8: Just going over some important issues
Speaking about our Grievances and issues. Disappointment that we have no contract.
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Episode 7: Brother Jonathan Rodriguez as special guest speaking about AFAB
Speaking about our experience at Advanced Formal A Beyond. Brother Jonathan Rodriguez and myself discussing our experience and talking about our fellow…
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Episode 6: Letter Carrier Perfect
It’s not the Postal Service it’s Us. Going over Letter Carrier Perfect your rights and responsibilities learn how to do your job.
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Episode 5: Working Safely and Professionally
Shoutout to Brother Paul Cobb Sister Mevy Valentino. Discussing working safely and professionally including out of order DPS grievance template and CA-10 and…
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Episode 4: Early Wednesday Morning CCAs working past 11.5
Speaking about transparency CCAs working past 11.5 hours discussing safety and health including respecting letter carriers
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Episode 3: Messed Up Full Episode and PDI
Messed up the training episode. But discussing PDI for Stewards and Carriers
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Episode 2: Friday morning
Thank You Chris Jackson-Stationary Events-Don’t Give Up
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First episode just trying this out
We Must stick together “United We Stand and Divided we fall”