I'm just checking in on my former company here now,and then to see how things are going now that most of you are Teamsters.
I've been retired for a whole two months ,and it feels like I'm on a perminate vacation.
not to get off the topic,I just noticed your upset and theres a lot of venting,and whinning on this thread topic.
I've read over all of the posts.
I'm also not here as a Truckingboard Moderator either.
Just want to throw out my 2 cents on this topic.
With all that said,I haven't got a clue of what your contract says about contractors?
I'm only going to address how any problem can be solved.
Whinning,and venting solves nothing.
Your terminals union steward is your first step.
They are the very first link between you,and any authority figures.
But even before you get to the point of grieving any issue.
You need a very good paper trail.
A digital camera,and a daily log of any contract violations will give you the ammo you need to start the process.
You have to remember maybe UPS is used to dealling with the Teamsters,but thats the parcel division.
they like all of you have to get used to what they can get away with under the freight side.
Once they are able to get away with some issue written in your contract without any oppossion from anyone.
You may never get it restored.
So there you have it,I've said my piece according to what I knew as a Teamster way back in the day.
If your a dues paying union member your voice should be heard,on any contract violations.
Win,or lose at least you did your part.
But whinning,and crying in a rant without any actions,is a total waste of time,and energy.