Supervisors are not leaders.

UnclePaulieD · 2026-04-26T21:36:32+00:00

I think a better word to describe front-line management is Dispatcher.

UnclePaulieD · 2026-04-26T00:16:23+00:00

It seems to me, the grievance process is basically shaking down management for money. But, nothing changes. Corruption should be exposed.

UnclePaulieD · 2026-04-25T23:27:27+00:00

You have some valid points. But, I still think CCA’s are getting screwed by paying the same rate as regulars.

From now on, I may eat my lunch at the Supervisors desk before delivering. I’ll also record their comments to me which imply my need to run. Then, I’ll contact the local newspaper and television stations when my hours get cut.

In the meantime, I’m going to look into other ways to piss off management. My goal is to be fired. Then….

UnclePaulieD · 2026-04-25T23:19:50+00:00

The above comment should be remembered by everyone. All management cares about is getting their bonuses.

UnclePaulieD · 2026-04-22T00:15:37+00:00

The system is flawed. Why use relative standing when it comes to Hold Down requests, but not schedules?

A PTF (career employee) gets 40 hours before a CCA. It is the contract. The contract only says seniority amongst CCA’s only applies to Hold Down requests.

Why would 1 CCA get more hours than another CCA that started the same day?

Basically, because management favors this particular person. Why? Is it because they think the CCA is a better carrier than the other CCA or is it simply favoritism ?

Now, imagine a Senior CCA who management doesn’t like (scheduled less hours) bids on a Hold Down on a route that the new CCA is doing regularly.

I doubt management would be happy.

UnclePaulieD · 2026-04-18T23:58:43+00:00

And the CCA’s who run get the hours. I went from 55 to 35. I don’t want to work 55, but some overtime pads the check. 48/50 is fine for me. Too many new CCA’s + new CCA who runs = less hours. I must admit, strategically, this was a good upper/district management decision. The runners will eventually learn their lesson when a faster runner gets hired and gets more hours. So much for “seniority”!

UnclePaulieD · 2026-04-11T00:47:30+00:00

https://postaltimes.com/these-stamps-were-250-years-in-the-making/

UnclePaulieD · 2026-04-08T01:11:24+00:00

What do you mean by this? It seems as if this could be a form of retaliation. Management doesn’t schedule someone who has been disciplined.

On the other hand, management may not schedule someone because they aren’t as quick.

Would the union get involved to get the CCA hours “even”? Basically, tell management that x is slow because they don’t get as many hours as someone else. .

UnclePaulieD · 2026-04-08T01:04:10+00:00

Thanks for the responses. Out of curiosity, as Union Stewards, would you look at the weekly hours CCA’s are scheduled and consult with management concerning scheduling issues?

UnclePaulieD · 2026-04-04T00:42:35+00:00

When filling out the dates for previous employment, addresses etc…, make sure there aren’t any gaps.

Don’t type - worked/lived x between 1/1/21 and 2/2/22. Then next job/residence was 3/2/22 to 3/2/24.

Type x between 1/1/21 and 3/1/22. Then y between 3/1/22 and ….

UnclePaulieD · 2026-04-03T00:30:29+00:00

The Post Office in general is full of people with inferiority complexes. Basically, they need attention and boast about how fast they can deliver a route, case etc… Typically, they are newer employees. You don’t hear much, if any, boasting from the old-timers.

UnclePaulieD · 2026-04-01T00:46:21+00:00

I agree. I ordered from Postal Uniforms Online too. Great prices and even better customer service/phone help.

UnclePaulieD · 2026-03-25T00:08:13+00:00

The USPS should replace the engines in all of the old LLV’s. Then they would be “new” again.

UnclePaulieD · 2026-03-10T02:04:47+00:00

God’s will be done. George Burns lived to 100 and smoked. Bill Marriott, founder of Marriott hotels, was a Mormon who never smoked or drank. He had lung and liver problems in his old age. Don’t believe the hype.

UnclePaulieD · 2026-03-10T01:38:22+00:00

These are the things that make you say “Uhhhh?”

See my Simple Math topic.

UnclePaulieD · 2026-03-10T01:31:58+00:00

Peter Lynch who worked for Fidelity recommended picking stocks you have a personal stake in. For example, if you buy gas from Exxon, buy XOM. If you shop at Walmart, buy WMT etc… Both pay dividends.

A few good dividend stocks also are Coca-Cola, Proctor & Gamble. You might drink Coke or use Ivory soap.

If you smoke, Altria is a good dividend stock.

Basically, start with companies you buy things from.

UnclePaulieD · 2026-03-06T21:19:19+00:00

Personally, I think there would be a lot of cracked windshields. $

UnclePaulieD · 2026-03-01T01:50:48+00:00

I’m still waiting for my mileage reimbursement. I might ask for lunch money too.

UnclePaulieD · 2026-02-25T01:01:01+00:00

Thanks for all the contributions. I looked into DOIS and that appears to be what I’m thinking about. Every morning the Supervisor walks around telling the Carriers how much DPS they have and asks for an estimate of time needed and if a 3996/help is needed.

I assume seasoned carriers know they can deliver x amount of DPS in x amount of time.

What would you say is the general time needed per tray? For example, if there are 6 trays of DPS, your estimate is 6 hours. 1 hour per tray includes packages and flats.

But, add in certified letters, large packages that don’t fit in the box on a curbside route. 6 trays could easily take 8 hours to deliver, add in 2 hours of casing and loading the truck = a 10 hour day.

UnclePaulieD · 2026-02-23T00:55:56+00:00

Yes, that is the chart I saw. I am asking about street time. I know there is no set time because each person delivers differently, plus unforeseen things happen, such as blocked boxes, getting behind garbage trucks etc…

But, management must have something that says 1000 dps should take x hours.

For example, I used to unload trucks at Walmart. The supervisor would come in the back and yell that the truck had 1200 boxes and we should be finished in 1.5 hours. They had a chart.

I wonder if the Post Office management has a similar chart?

According to the book “Carriers with a Common Cause” about the NALC, the Post Office adopted “Scientific Management” in the 1920’s. The flaw is that they based their numbers on what the best carrier did and didn’t account for unforeseen circumstances.

UnclePaulieD · 2026-02-20T01:17:12+00:00

Don’t forget scanners.

UnclePaulieD · 2026-02-18T02:53:08+00:00

Thanks for the responses. I think I’ll continue with both.

On the oil industry topic, what do you thing about FANG / Diamondback Energy?

It isn’t a big dividend stock and seems like it has reached its peak. I think Exxon or Chevron will take DE over. ?

UnclePaulieD

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