Here's an idea for you whining doom and gloomers... Get off your ass and do something about it. Get a degree, quit, write a letter, better yet drive to Richmond and see Jack Holmes himself. The business market is always is what it is, you have the power to get another job, work for yourself, or do nothing and let UPS take care of you.
Oh I forgot you need to pay a "Steward" to do your work for you. The problem with UPS is you guys feel entitled to get paid without working for it. You guys need to feel greatful you have a job and when other LTL carriers cut wages UPS gave you raises. When other LTL carriers went under UPSF turned profits. Maybe, just maybe the UPS execs. know what they are doing. The economy sucks, people lose jobs, man up and get over it.
Last I checked everyone I know that works for UPS does work. I have yet to see an unmanned truck or forklift. I sense a bit of jealousy.