What got my attention and opened the door for this dang union guy (me) was the thread that was started (what is the difference between UPS and FedEx union) Because I am a UPSF employee and union I thought I could ad some honest input. Listen, first let me say that I had many, many years at OverNite and felt the same as many of you do regarding the union. I was fine with out union representation. I am a republican, and very conservative. When UPS purchased us I saw the changes coming. Rules, rules and more rules and what we could be terminated for. These big company's are all about profits and will take what ever they can from you to make their numbers look good to the stock holders. I quickly learned that UPS was represented by the teamsters for a good reason. I do believe the freight industry has gone backwards in pay and benefits compared to what it once was. Here we are almost 10 years later after UPS purchased OverNite and I know that my yes vote was the right thing to do. Although I do not agree with many of the things the union does or stands for, I would not want to work in the freight industry with out representation or a contract. I can honesty say that I do not believe I would still have my pension if we were not under a contract. I only have a short time left before I retire so whether you guys unionize or not really does not matter to me. I will give you completely honest answers if you ask. I do think it would be good for the employees of FedEx and the industry as it would secure your future. Todays contracts will be very different from the past NMFA contracts. Keeping in mind that the company also needs to be profitable in order to give you the pay and benefits you desire but without a contract there is no limits to company greed. As far as respect, job security, and seniority, especially from all these new young kids they call supervisors that are on a power trip. (we have them too!) union representation puts them in their place if needed. There is one thing I do not believe in, and that is the us against them attitude (union vs. management) It happens. There is no reason why unionized employees and management cant get along. As long as their is respect on both sides of the table, it can work.