Kentucky Rural Letter ​​​Carriers' Association

The NRLCA hopes you never need this, but, if you do, here it is for easy reference:

 Whenever talking to management, if the conversation starts to indicate disciplinary action OR you believe disciplinary action could result, STOP the conversation and ask:

  "If this discussion could in any way lead to my being disciplined;  terminated; or affect my personal working conditions, I respectfully request that my union representative or steward be present at this meeting.  Without representation present, I choose not to participate in this discussion."

Management should grant your request for union representation.

The office of Inspector General (OIG) Postal Inspectors and You:

  If questioned by the OIG/Postal Inspector(s) about your conduct, even if you believe you are not guilty of any wrong-doing, it is suggested you do the following:
                                                1.  Remain calm:
                                                2.  Correctly identify yourself, if requested to do so:
                                                3.  Do not physically resist an arrest or a search of your person or property:
                                                4.  Read aloud to the OIG/Postal Inspector the statement below:
                                                5.  Remain silent until you have consulted with your union representative
                                                      or  attorney, as appropriate.
        This is not complete advice.  Always consult with a lawyer.

    I request the presence of my union representative.  If I am a suspect in a criminal matter, please so advise me.  If so, I wish to contact my attorney. (His/Her) name is _______________. Telephone number_______.
    If I am under arrest, I request you to so advise me and to inform me of the reason or reasons.  I will not resist an arrest.
    I do not consent to a search of my person or property; however, I will not physically resist or obstruct such a search.  If you have a warrant, I request to see it at this time.
    I will cooperate with you fully, but I do not waive any of my rights, including my right to remain silent.  I will not sign a waiver-of-rights form, nor admit or deny any allegations, nor make any written or oral statement unless my attorney and/or union representative are personally present and so advise me.