I live a multi-faceted life, in other words I wear many different hats as I walk through life. I have my husband hat, grandfather hat, friend hat, union hat, work hat, political hat and so-on, and even my hobby hat. Isn't it great to have a job that pays enough so there is money left over for a hobby, thank you Teamsters and Yellow. This makes it possible to have a full and rewarding life in my eyes. I've been driving since 1970, I like what I do most of the time. The truck history thing is my hobby, so I was thinking there might be other folks that may have a passing interest in the hardware. So, when I get the opportunity to share, I do. I think a thread like this doesn't interfere with my rank and file responsibilities.
That doesn't mean that when needed I don't put on the union hat. I'm a good and loyal rank and file member of the Teamsters, I'm politically active on behalf of the Union, I certainly let political campaigns know that I'm helping them because they've been endorsed by the Teamsters. When I donate money, I always do it in person, and I always let them know I'm a Teamster. I'm signed up for the Teamster alert and when called upon by the International I write emails and letters. In the past, I've been called on to help organizers a number of times and done that as a volunteer. When there are pickets during a strike at some other company I make it a point to stop by with refreshments, and walk the line for a couple of hours.
Look, its my view, that not every thread here has to be about Union business. In fact, its my believe that Union business for the most part needs to be conducted with coworkers or stewards or a BA or the monthly meeting, not on an open forum. It's my thinking that this place is just great for finding help with a problem, but the exchange should be done via email. Not everyone that reads these threads is a friend of Labor.
Oh, and since we are on it, I believe company history is mostly made by management, but the traditions have been made by Teamsters. It was absolutely great when I was hired, I got to work with some of the best and most experienced citymen in the area. So yes, I like working for a heritage carrier like Yellow Transportation. Now before some flip out, that doesn't mean there aren't problems, after all this is not a perfect world and stupid stuff happens everywhere including here! Yellow Transportation doesn't operate in a vacuum, and neither does the Union. Yep, let me share one more thing, the Company and the Teamsters have a symbiotic relationship, it would certainly help all of us if everyone knew that...
Now, if you still don't understand, why not save yourself the frustration and just not click into a thread like this?
Jimmy B
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