The CCA Corner
The CCA Corner
Podcast Description
The CCA Corner is a resource for CCA Letter Carriers who want to learn, be involved, and have their voice heard, as well as to promote unity and solidarity within the ranks of City Carrier Assistants. This podcast is a sister podcast to From A to Arbitration - a comprehensive resource dedicated to providing valuable insights and practical guidance on the arbitration process.
This podcast is hosted by Badmouth Morris - a CCA from Texas who is fed up with the division between the union and the mistreatment of CCAs; and Mallory - a PTF from Kentucky who spent 4 years as a CCA, the first two of which having zero union representation and no idea how to contact the union, file a grievance, or what the union did.
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This podcast is not affiliated or endorsed by the National Assocation of Letter Carriers or the United States Postal Service.
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The podcast covers themes around union representation, CCA empowerment, and workplace rights, with episodes featuring discussions on topics such as the arbitration process, practical tips for new CCAs, and union advocacy. Notable episodes include interviews with NALC Vice President James Henry about the CLC's platform and a guide for new CCAs on navigating their first 90 days in the job.
The CCA Corner is a resource for CCA Letter Carriers who want to learn, be involved, and have their voice heard, as well as to promote unity and solidarity within the ranks of City Carrier Assistants. This podcast is a sister podcast to From A to Arbitration – a comprehensive resource dedicated to providing valuable insights and practical guidance on the arbitration process.
This podcast is hosted by Badmouth Morris – a CCA from Texas who is fed up with the division between the union and the mistreatment of CCAs; and Mallory – a PTF from Kentucky who spent 4 years as a CCA, the first two of which having zero union representation and no idea how to contact the union, file a grievance, or what the union did.
https://fromatoarbitration.com/cca-corner/
https://fromatoarbitration.com/contact/
This podcast is not affiliated or endorsed by the National Assocation of Letter Carriers or the United States Postal Service.
In this episode, Mallory and Badmouth welcome Thomas McDonald, Vice President of Branch 1642 in Yuma, Arizona. Thomas discusses the challenges and improvements he’s seen in his office, particularly the significant CCA turnover during the COVID-19 pandemic. He highlights efforts to improve communication and address concerns within the CCA workforce, leading to a more positive and productive atmosphere. The discussion transitions to CCA benefits, focusing on health insurance, with a detailed breakdown of the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program and the newly negotiated USPS non-career health benefit plan. This plan, available to CCAs regardless of their appointment year, allows for postal service contributions towards premium costs. The podcast covers eligibility requirements for various benefits, including dental and vision (FEDVIP), flexible spending accounts (FSA), life insurance (through the NALC Mutual Benefit Association—MBA), and death benefits (through the MBA). Specific costs, eligibility requirements, and contact information are provided. Important details regarding uniform allowances, leave policies (annual, sick, bereavement, FMLA, LWOP), and holiday pay are also presented, including details on how to claim uniform allowances and leave benefits. The episode concludes with a call to action for CCAs to get involved in their local union, emphasizing the importance of collective action in advocating for better working conditions and benefits, featuring outreach events in Texas.
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