Episode 45: Corruption in Dubuque — The Story They Tried to Bury
Episode 45: Corruption in Dubuque — The Story They Tried to Bury  
Podcast: FedUp with Ron Speakman
Published On: Sat Aug 30 2025
Description: 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!   RESOURCES:    FEDUP HQ The official home to the FedUp Podcast & Network of Resources -  the gold standard for advocacy, education, & support for federal employees nationwide. www.feduphq.com   One-Fed Injury Clinics  ONE-FED delivers complete support and expert medical care for federal employees and their healthcare providers. www.onefedowcp.com   Shapiro Federal Your trusted legal team for OWCP claims, appeals, personal injury claims, scheduled awards and more.  www.injuredfederalworker.com