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Teamster251 said:
First off I know I posted that same idea over two years ago but at the time it was a valid rumor. And it is again. The Packahge car driver that called me and told me abouyt it would have know reason to lie. He was just passing on news which he thought I would like (seeing I was a freight guy)

Second, legally all current contracts would stay intact until expired.

Third, last I knew ABF was not in the NMFA anymore. And why would they have to vote out of their contract to be purchased? That doesn't make any sense.

Fourth, it does make sense, Why does Fedex have two freight carriers? and never assume that dovetailing is the ultimate answer. Endtailing does happen to in a buyout. IE Valerie when purchesd by RedStar and CBL when purchaed by Red Star. I all depends on language and what the IBT decides.

Lastly I'm not here to specualte I was just looking for some answers or rumors as to such from other ABFers if thye may have heard something on Friday.

Later T251
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What the hell is a "valid rumor"?

That so called "valid rumor" was 100% crap, and you know it. The last time it started, caused so many problems, that the CEO finally had to make a statement to the contrary.

We are on the NMFA, UPS freight is not, therefore dovetailing and/or endtailing is a valid issue for negotiation and/or litigation. The contracts do not end simultaneously, so even if one or the other expires, is a valid point for an immediate strike. Besides, there is no provision in any contract that forbids purchase of another unionized carrier. Why threaten with a strike, because that is what the remedy is for that violation, so if we are going to be out of a job, let's get started early.
 
Dockworker said:
Just some random thoughts.

If they did buy ABF what would happen to your current contracts?
UPSF has a totally different contract then Parcel and Feeder drivers.
Do you think this will be the start of the "Death of the LTL NMFA contract"?
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Yes it would be from what i see UPS like to have there own catered contract...one that you can not win a grievance one because there is to much grey area in it.
 
Shop Stewart running Dayton alot! WHY?

I thought all the runs from Atlanta to Dayton had been stopped!! Dayton was suppose to be handling all runs. So why is it that a Atlanta shop stewart coming in from Dayton then after break went:Flame-On: back to Dayton?
 
LCP771 said:
Yes it would be from what i see UPS like to have there own catered contract...one that you can not win a grievance one because there is to much grey area in it.
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I think if UPS were to buy another freight carrier, it would buy a larger non union one. First of all there would be no unfunded pension liabilities involved. Secondary here would be no seniority list problems , as there is no obligation to end tail or dove tail new non union employees.
 
Kevin653 said:
I think if UPS were to buy another freight carrier, it would buy a larger non union one. First of all there would be no unfunded pension liabilities involved. Secondary here would be no seniority list problems , as there is no obligation to end tail or dove tail new non union employees.
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your so right why a union line. they got overnite on a white paper and if they buy any more thats the way they will go white paper no n.m.f.a. and no ups contract.
 
Why do people post this crap! And thats what it is. Whoever posts this garbage please reveal your sourse and tell us who you are.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Dockworker said:
Just some random thoughts.

If they did buy ABF what would happen to your current contracts?
UPSF has a totally different contract then Parcel and Feeder drivers.
Do you think this will be the start of the "Death of the LTL NMFA contract"?
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sorry dockworker unless youve been asleep at the wheel the death of ltl NMFA started well before this contract.Be lucky to see another one.
 
Dockworker said:
Just some random thoughts.

If they did buy ABF what would happen to your current contracts?
UPSF has a totally different contract then Parcel and Feeder drivers.
Do you think this will be the start of the "Death of the LTL NMFA contract"?
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YRCW has already killed that contract
 
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