three6five
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So I'm new to this forum and I've spent some time reading some of the previous posts and comments but I don't really see anyone talking about what is in my opinion the biggest issue, the contract. These guys at my barn are walking around with their chests all puffed out because we're going to a vote but even if voted yes, that's only half the battle and all they have realistically done is guarantee a freeze on our financial assets for who knows how long (golf clap) The union however can NOT guarantee ANYTHING and Fedex does NOT have to agree to a contract (please see the NLRB site if you think they do) I mean really, why would they? They already offer a competitive package and if you think the union will just waltz on in and get, get, get without Fedex taking anything away, I think you're mistaken. Not to mention, the drivers have no bargaining power, There's 3 terminals thus far, whoopty damn doo. You'd need 30 terminals to even make a small dent, sure Fedex might take a hit but if you think that they won't do everything and anything possible (including losing money) to keep the union out, you're wrong. They will force you to strike, not me because the fines the union will impose on me for crossing won't be more than I'll make the 14 hours a day I'll get while the angry birds are on the picket line, Shoot I'll fill out so many logs you'd think I was a road driver. They'll pull guys from all over the country much like they do when there's a severe weather event to help out and 1 by 1 guys will start to cross because the bills are piling up and they have mouths to feed. Good news is after it's all said and done those union carriers will still be there for those to apply at.