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This podcast is intended to empower city letter carriers. Through education, we'll make ourselves better carriers who are immune to discipline and mistreatment by management, and are forces for positive change and reform within our own union. I do not speak for the USPS or NALC (or anybody else, for that matter!), this is not an official USPS or NALC podcast, and all opinions and advice are my own or my guests'. Submit feedback, questions, or topic suggestions to [email protected] .

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Michael and I Address the New Attendance Interview and the Interpretive Dispute

2026/02/03

Michael and I talk news! A final kidney update before my surgery, and the two topics mentioned in the title. For the attendance interview, we go through all the questions in an investigative interview template that has been circulating on social media, to be used against carriers who use their earned benefit of sick leave. We have suggestions on how to answer these awful questions.

Lino Miranda Talks about CREA, the Delay of Mail, and His Two Documentaries

2026/01/31

Lino Miranda came on to Classes of Mail to talk about the two documentaries he's produces, which expose the Post Office's systemic delay of deliverable mail. We talk about the reaction he got, the legalities of recording on postal premises, and the harm done by the delay of mail. Finally, we talk about CREA, Lino's artificial intelligence grievance research tool.

Michael Gets Another Chance to Rant

2026/01/30

OK, the first one wound up being pretty well received, so Michael is back for more. In this episode, Michael talks about unadjudicated discipline, deems desirable, and much more.

Region 12 NBA Candidate Bill Kriebel

2026/01/27

Bill Kriebel talks about his run for NBA in Region 12.

JCAM Article 7, Part 2 of 3

2026/01/24

Holy moly this article is LONG! This section covers transferring to other installations, and the conversion of CCAs/PTFs to full-time regular. It also covers the prohibitions on crossing crafts.

The Rest of the OIG Report

2026/01/21

Michael and I read the remainder of the OIG report on grievances. This episode covers the OIG's recommendations, and the Post Office's response.

The Full OIG Report on Grievances

2026/01/17

In this episode, Michael and I read the OIG report that discusses how much money management wastes by not following the contract. During the 3-year period the OIG investigates, it totaled A BILLION DOLLARS!

Domestic Mail Manual 508 "Recipient Services"

2026/01/15

This episode is what Classes of Mail is all about. We do a deep dive into the Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) Section 508. In this section, we learn about what makes a proper mailbox, how we're supposed to handle "refused" mail, what we do when a person doesn't pick up their vacation hold in a timely manner, and SO MUCH MORE!

Plans for the LA Convention, and Unrelated Parking Rules While Delivering

2026/01/12

Michael and I talk about what we have planned for the LA Convention, and a few other items of interest.

JCAM Article 7.1 - All about CCAs

2026/01/09

We skip Article 6, which is about layoffs. The short version is that we're protected from layoffs. Article 7 is much more relevant, and much longer. Today, we get through all of Article 7.1, which covers the CCA category of employees.

The Straight Scoop on Postmark Dates, and the AFCS and CRMAs

2026/01/05

I open the show by explaining WHEN outgoing mail gets its postmark dates. It's handled by a machine called the Advanced Facer Canceler System. Then I get into how that machine actually works. Finally, I answer a question from the mailbag about Commercial Mail Receiving Agencies (like the UPS Store), and what we're supposed to do with their mail. This episode kind of gets into the weeds, and that's exactly where Classes of Mail likes to be!

JCAM 2 through 5

2025/12/30

Today we power through FOUR articles of the JCAM. Article 2 is about accommodations for deaf employees, and I share a funny anecdote from the Carrier Academy. Article 3 is about management's rights (and their obligations). Article 4 is about the impending robot uprising. Article 5 is about unilateral changes and past practices.

Michael Get His Chance to Rant

2025/12/25

Michael asked me if he could come into the studio and say what's really on his mind, without me holding him back. This episode is the result.

JCAM Article 1

2025/12/22

Season 6 is here! I'll be reading the entire JCAM from cover to cover, this time with much better audio quality and fewer accents. Today I read from Article 1, which empowers the NALC to represent carriers, and covers cross-craft work by supervisors and 204B's.

How Stuff Works down at the Plant

2025/12/19

This was supposed to be an episode about route inspections, but my passions got the better of me, and I wound up doing a whole episode about how the machines work down at the plant. I find it incredibly interesting.

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Tam-cat 2025/03/24

Excellent addendum to OJI

As an OJI, my biggest frustration is when my newly released PTF trainees refuse or resist calling me (or any other OJI) with questions. Their response...

★★★★★

Postie26 2024/11/26

Great!!!

Alan, my man you’re an awesome teacher. I enjoy every episode you have taught me so much. Thank you

★☆☆☆☆

yak blexit 2025/02/25

Garbage

I was following along with the plight of the LV carriers until the hosts brought their political views into things. Not a wise move. Unsubscribed.

★☆☆☆☆

zrdknd25 2025/01/13

Used to be good

Used to be about education now it’s just him And his buddy crying every episode about how rough they got it.

★★★★★

Le Gardien Des Morts 2024/09/26

The MOST informative podcast for city letter carriers

Alan is a wonderful host, and phenomenal teacher.

★★★★★

Missreed 2024/01/01

Came here from a to albritration.

Herr to support and learn. Thanks

★★★★★

Brad Dubya 2023/11/06

Needed

This podcast has taught me everything that i should have been taught ages ago. Thank you

★★★★★

Hyyfgifddryhjgf 2023/10/20

Classes of Mail - A must for City Carriers!

Thank you Alan for this podcast!!! Keep it up you’re helping your NALC brothers and sisters immensely! -Tom Branch 78 Columbus OH ✊

★★★★★

enslaved4Jesus 2023/10/08

Very helpful

I was hired as a city carrier 3 years ago but was never sent to carrier academy. Some things I learned from older carriers but most of this, I never h...

★★★★★

Susiebkr 2023/10/07

Truth!

I just listened to the most recent podcast and this guy is spot on! I’m a shop steward and VP of our branch and the simple things suggested could chan...

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