"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: hothousewithrichieray@gmail.com
What this show covers
NALCunion leadershipletter carriersPostal ServiceUSPSmember engagementaccountabilityunion conventionlabor perspectivepersonal diarylabor relationsgrievancesConcerned Letter Carriersunion electionNALC election
What listeners will find here
Who Justin Frew Is—and Why He Says Branch 351 Needs a New Direction
Justin Frew discusses his run for president of NALC Branch 351 in Olympia by starting with his experience as a letter carrier and union representative. The episode explores the grievances, setbacks, and lessons that shaped his leadership and what changes he wants for the branch.
Rocky Acasio on union change, transparency, and a run for NALC Secretary-Treasurer
Raquel “Rocky” Acasio traces her path from San Diego letter carrier to candidate for NALC Secretary-Treasurer. The episode blends her long union résumé with a forward-looking discussion about transparency, accountability, member power, and why she believes change is needed now.
Allan Rios on three decades of service and where the NALC goes next
This episode focuses on Region 1 National Business Agent Allan Rios, his path from casual employee to union leadership, and the experiences that shaped him. Richie Ray digs into leadership, representation, current challenges facing the NALC, and why member votes matter for the union’s future.
A hard-edged union election conversation focused on carriers’ daily realities
This episode centers on James D. Henry’s candidacy for NALC president and the issues letter carriers face every day. It digs into forced overtime, discipline, staffing, grievances, transparency, contract decisions, and how AI and electronic monitoring could reshape the job.
Corey Walton on the NALC’s crossroads, carrier education, and why this election matters
The episode focuses on where the NALC stands today, why many letter carriers are worried about the union’s future, and what Corey Walton says needs to change. Richie Ray talks with Walton about education, contract and arbitration challenges, his run for national office, and the role of every vote.
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