When Going Viral Gets You Fired: A Federal Judge Rules the Postal Service Overstepped

[Ruralinfo]

A federal labor judge ruled that the U.S. Postal Service unlawfully disciplined two Florida workers who documented workplace grievances on social media and by cellphone, finding the USPS rules used against them were overbroad under federal labor law.

When Going Viral Gets You Fired: A Federal Judge Rules the Postal Service Overstepped - Ruralinfo.net

A federal labor judge ruled that the U.S. Postal Service unlawfully disciplined two Florida workers who documented workplace grievances on social media and by…

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[jaymacgthree]

Imagine a world where USPS management is held accountable and our working conditions are made public for all to see by recording and sharing the truth. I like it.

 

[Dominator]

Soooo....the union "split the baby" on a removal down to a 7-day?!

Management ordered him to remove the videos, warned him he was “being watched,” and ultimately issued a notice of removal that was later reduced to a seven-day suspension through a union grievance settlement.​

I'm surprised the NRLCA hasn't been slapped with a DFR charge.

The report states:

In a decision issued May 6, 2026, Administrative Law Judge Benjamin W. Green of the National Labor Relations Board found that USPS unlawfully disciplined Kellman Kirkconnell, a rural letter carrier in Gainesville...​

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Article 3(b) of the contract states:

The Employer shall have the exclusive right, subject to the provisions of this Agreement and consistent with applicable laws and regulations: ​

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b. To hire, promote, transfer, assign, and retain employees in positions within the Postal Service and to suspend, demote, discharge, or take other disciplinary action against such employees;​

 

[Surprise!]

I wonder how it ended up in court.


I to will be surprised if the NRLCA had anything positive to do with it. Still, I think the question needs to be asked.


It will be interesting to see if the Postal Service tries to double-talk to be able to say they carried out their part when they really did not.


Is our fearless union going to make certain the judges orders are carried out? Or, is the attitude going to be if you post the notice anytime in this or the next century it will be fine?

 

[Shannonboy]

Imagine a world where USPS management is held accountable and our working conditions are made public for all to see by recording and sharing the truth. I like it.

BEST COMMENT OF THE YEAR RIGHT HERE....Hey question Jaymac....are you channeling my brainwaves.... BECAUSE....that's just what I was thinking....

 

[RammerJammer]

I don’t understand the judges ruling in these cases. So are we allowed to use a cellphone to takes pics or make videos within postal properties because the USPS rules against it are too broad?

 

[RammerJammer]

I don’t understand the judges ruling in these cases. So are we allowed to use a cellphone to takes pics or make videos within postal properties because the USPS rules against it are too broad?

Edit: I see that overbroad has a distinct legal meaning and does not mean “too broad.” But I still pose the question with the last 2 words replaced with overbroad.

 

[jaymacgthree]

BEST COMMENT OF THE YEAR RIGHT HERE....Hey question Jaymac....are you channeling my brainwaves.... BECAUSE....that's just what I was thinking....

Heh, my feeling is all Postmasters should be required to wear body cameras that record video and audio like law enforcement the entire time they are on the clock. If they have nothing to hide they should have no complaints about the transparency.

Carriers are already monitored on and off the clock as the news story notes, why should it be different for management and our workplace? Video evidence is a great way to ensure compliance in a facility.

 

[oi veh.]

Heh, my feeling is all Postmasters should be required to wear body cameras that record video and audio like law enforcement the entire time they are on the clock. If they have nothing to hide they should have no complaints about the transparency.

Carriers are already monitored on and off the clock as the news story notes, why should it be different for management and our workplace? Video evidence is a great way to ensure compliance in a facility.

they should be made to sign in and out on a scanner as well.

with no way to adjust their times.

maybe that would cut down on those who leave early but yet find a way to sign out on the computer...

(my daddy always said wish in one hand and poop in the other and see which fills up faster, but a girl can dream)