yellowjeeptony
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I work at 064 and have been laid off since Dec. 14th. I have been working on the dock off and on but have not had an offer to work the dock since March 10th....where is the freight?
Welcome Yellowjeeptony!
I wish I knew the answer to your question! I'm a road driver in Alt. and got laid off in Jan. -called back the beginning of March and got laid off again this week!! Crossing my fingers and hopein it gets better!! The non-unions are slow too so lets hope it picks up!!
I'm sorry, its is alittle slow down here in Kingman, az but I'm working pretty good. I didn't relize it was so slow elsewhere. All I can say is hang in there and goodluck.
And as for working unoin for 20yrs and being spoiled. Other companies like FED EX, UPS Freight, Old Domion, and such are paying just as much with possiblely better insurance and yes a 401K, but a 401K isn't that bad. Ya i Know you don't get job protection, But if you work hard and do your job safely your fine. Teamsters today have almost forgot what it means to work hard.
You know the trucking industry has changed and the unions arn't as powerful anymore and maybe just maybe not needed as much. It hurts me to say that cause I'm a 3RD generatation Teamster myself. But its coming to an end and everyone can see that but don't really want to say it. If there is a strike next April that could be it.
I'm sorry, its is alittle slow down here in Kingman, az but I'm working pretty good. I didn't relize it was so slow elsewhere. All I can say is hang in there and goodluck.
And as for working unoin for 20yrs and being spoiled. Other companies like FED EX, UPS Freight, Old Domion, and such are paying just as much with possiblely better insurance and yes a 401K, but a 401K isn't that bad. Ya i Know you don't get job protection, But if you work hard and do your job safely your fine. Teamsters today have almost forgot what it means to work hard.
You know the trucking industry has changed and the unions arn't as powerful anymore and maybe just maybe not needed as much. It hurts me to say that cause I'm a 3RD generatation Teamster myself. But its coming to an end and everyone can see that but don't really want to say it. If there is a strike next April that could be it.
Ya really think so? If so, why?
I disagree about unions not being needed however, With ripoff companies like Walmart adn Circuit City making life hell for thier workers, unions are needed more then ever, IMO
I agree i think in the next couple of years you will see an increase in union membership. All you have to do is read the non-union co
pages. They are all starting to realize why the union is around in the first place. Companys like ABF and YRC have shown we can have solid work rules and still compete in the marketplace. Who do you think the Green guy is Managment or the non union driver.