FedUp with Ron Speakman
FedUp with Ron Speakman
Ron Speakman
Episode 45: Corruption in Dubuque — The Story They Tried to Bury
5 hour 17 minutes Posted Aug 30, 2025 at 10:00 am.
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In this episode, retired city letter carrier Tina Schmerbach shares her four-year battle through corruption, cover-ups, harassment, and betrayal inside the USPS and NALC. From local branch failures to national leadership neglect, from Postal Inspectors ignoring threats, to law enforcement, a district attorney, and politicians looking the other way, Tina’s story reveals how broken the system truly is. Backed by receipts—texts, emails, and voicemails—her journey exposes not just neglect of duty, but the devastating impact of dismissing mental health in the workplace. This isn’t just a story. It’s a wake-up call!
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