Episode 148: Delayed Mail, Article 8, and the Truth About Overtime: What Every Letter Carrier Needs to Know

<p>Is management allowed to delay the mail just to avoid paying overtime? That&#39;s the question we tackle in this episode of The Hot House with Richie Ray.</p><p>We break down a detailed paper from NALC Branch 134 and explain, in plain English, how the 2025 Nolan Interest Arbitration Award changed Article 8 overtime rules and what those changes mean for city letter carriers, stewards,branch leaders, and the American public. </p><p>You&#39;ll learn:</p><ul>This episode isn&#39;t just about overtime it&#39;s about protecting the NationalAgreement, holding management accountable, preserving public trust in thePostal Service, and ensuring that America&#39;s mail is delivered the way Congressintended.</ul><p>Whether you&#39;re a city letter carrier, shop steward, branch officer, or simply someone who wants to understand how delayed mail impacts everyone, this is an episode you won&#39;t want to miss. Knowledge is power, and understandingyour rights is the first step toward protecting them.</p><p></p>