# Episode 152: Fighting Back: A Letter Carrier’s Journey to Lead Region 6

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Podcast: [Hot House with Richie Ray](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hot-house-with-richie-ray-7087929)
Published: 2026-09-10T08:30:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 5013

## Resource

In this episode of Hot House with Richie Ray, Region 6NBA candidate Walter McGregory breaks down his journey from PTF to arbitration advocate and explains why he believes the time for change inside the NALC is now. Walter speaks on: His roots in labor and how growing up in a UAW household shaped his union philosophy. The current state of USPS and the operational crisis affecting carriers nationwide. Why morale is collapsing and why retention is worse than ever. The abuse of technology like DOIS, PET, and scanner data against carriers. The disconnect between NALC Headquarters and the workroom floor. Why the CLC slate formed and what makes it different. His vision for Region 6 and how smaller branches deserve equal representation. The contract fight ahead, including wages, COLAs, staffing, safety, and two-tier pay. This is a conversation about accountability, solidarity, and taking our union back.

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