nospinzone
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Im a regular over on browncafe.com and recently learned about this board. Hope ya'll dont mind me throwin my two cents in every now and then.
For the longest time, Overnite has enjoyed what I consider a gentleman's relationship between the employer and employee. Overnite employees would get paid a full days wage for a full days work and the work got done--thus everyones life was good. This cordial working relationship founded by Cochrane negated the need for unionization.
But things change,,,,especially when Buster Brown throws a couple hundred million in the direction of Overnite corporates. Working conditions have changed and the status quo surrounding you is immersed in the union way of doing business. The people of UPSF now have a choice to make.....continue to work in good faith without union representation or elect representation to negotiate a contract to protect the work environment you wish to enjoy.
Should ya'll wish to stay non-union, I would say--thats your choice. However, as Im sure you are learning, the BS that UPS is throwin at you will most likely prevent you from exercising that option.
Should organization be unavoidable, I urge you to consider an alternative to Teamsters which you may not be aware--the Association of Parcel Workers of America. The APWA was formed by UPS employees for the purpose of representing ONLY UPS employees. Being that you are now UPS employees, your voice becomes just as important to this organization. All officers within this organization are required to have worked with UPS for at least ten years, and thus they know first-hand how the contract effects people like you. During union meetings or contract negoations, APWA officers will only have one loyalty and interest--protecting the interests of UPS EMPLOYEES.... not Freight, not Carhaulers, not some company you've never set foot in and could care less about. The job and purpose of the APWA is consumed and focused on UPS employees......period. The way in which your retirement funds are handled can be YOUR CHOICE. Your 401k contributions can continue if you should chose to do so. The issues discussed on www.parcelworkers.com reflect the results of poor pension management by the Teamsters and provide a stark contrast of what APWA has to offer compared to IBT. Review the information found on the website. Contact the officers and tell them what is important to you. Ask questions. Discuss the issues amongst your coworkers. Since this is entirely YOUR union, the direction it goes is entirely up to you. Bottom line is you do have a choice.
There is something better than the Teamsters.
I look forward to hearing your opinions and having some good discussion on the issue. Best of luck with the transition.
sincerely,
Nospin
For the longest time, Overnite has enjoyed what I consider a gentleman's relationship between the employer and employee. Overnite employees would get paid a full days wage for a full days work and the work got done--thus everyones life was good. This cordial working relationship founded by Cochrane negated the need for unionization.
But things change,,,,especially when Buster Brown throws a couple hundred million in the direction of Overnite corporates. Working conditions have changed and the status quo surrounding you is immersed in the union way of doing business. The people of UPSF now have a choice to make.....continue to work in good faith without union representation or elect representation to negotiate a contract to protect the work environment you wish to enjoy.
Should ya'll wish to stay non-union, I would say--thats your choice. However, as Im sure you are learning, the BS that UPS is throwin at you will most likely prevent you from exercising that option.
Should organization be unavoidable, I urge you to consider an alternative to Teamsters which you may not be aware--the Association of Parcel Workers of America. The APWA was formed by UPS employees for the purpose of representing ONLY UPS employees. Being that you are now UPS employees, your voice becomes just as important to this organization. All officers within this organization are required to have worked with UPS for at least ten years, and thus they know first-hand how the contract effects people like you. During union meetings or contract negoations, APWA officers will only have one loyalty and interest--protecting the interests of UPS EMPLOYEES.... not Freight, not Carhaulers, not some company you've never set foot in and could care less about. The job and purpose of the APWA is consumed and focused on UPS employees......period. The way in which your retirement funds are handled can be YOUR CHOICE. Your 401k contributions can continue if you should chose to do so. The issues discussed on www.parcelworkers.com reflect the results of poor pension management by the Teamsters and provide a stark contrast of what APWA has to offer compared to IBT. Review the information found on the website. Contact the officers and tell them what is important to you. Ask questions. Discuss the issues amongst your coworkers. Since this is entirely YOUR union, the direction it goes is entirely up to you. Bottom line is you do have a choice.
There is something better than the Teamsters.
I look forward to hearing your opinions and having some good discussion on the issue. Best of luck with the transition.
sincerely,
Nospin