FedEx Freight | Raises 2019

Really....I was responding to you, hell, you even underlined it for God’s sake....
Man, you really do have a ONE TRACK mind.

Actually Red, there were LOTS of results and effects of a disgruntled workforce... NOT just the Union effort. In fact things went down hill for a very long time before that. Were you oblivious to things, at that time?

I told Pat Reed about the "sad state of affairs" a good 2 YEARS before anyone filed a petition. 3 years later, he remembered it. Commended me for seeing it coming, when it was still fixable.

Moving on, this is not about me. It's about you reading all kinds of things into what is printed. For now, you need to work on that comprehension thing. Then, in DUE TIME, you can try reading between the lines.

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Man, you really do have a ONE TRACK mind.

Actually Red, there were LOTS of results and effects of a disgruntled workforce... NOT just the Union effort. In fact things went down hill for a very long time before that. Were you oblivious to things, at that time?

I told Pat Reed about the "sad state of affairs" a good 2 YEARS before anyone filed a petition. 3 years later, he remembered it. Commended me for seeing it coming, when it was still fixable.

Moving on, this is not about me. It's about you reading all kinds of things into what is printed. For now, you need to work on that comprehension thing. Then, in DUE TIME, you can try reading between the lines.

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Man, you really do have a ONE TRACK mind.

Actually Red, there were LOTS of results and effects of a disgruntled workforce... NOT just the Union effort. In fact things went down hill for a very long time before that. Were you oblivious to things, at that time?

I told Pat Reed about the "sad state of affairs" a good 2 YEARS before anyone filed a petition. 3 years later, he remembered it. Commended me for seeing it coming, when it was still fixable.

Moving on, this is not about me. It's about you reading all kinds of things into what is printed. For now, you need to work on that comprehension thing. Then, in DUE TIME, you can try reading between the lines.

:smilie93c peelout:
It appears I wasn’t the only one who saw your remarks as you referring to the U...

well Swamp.. maybe it's time we show them what a disgruntled work force is like

We can always send a message if enough stick together.

...but let me guess, your minions weren’t talking about the U either?? :idunno:
 
Sorry to interrupt but I have real information about the actual thread. We are getting a 3.2% raise across the board. I don’t know the amount for the road drivers as of yet but working on it.

If this is correct (note the qualifier), and actually across the board, then it's just a matter of simple math. Current rate X 1.032 = new rate.

Thanks for the info, by the way!

For reference, the current rate(s):

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If this is correct (note the qualifier), and actually across the board, then it's just a matter of simple math. Current rate X 1.032 = new rate.

Thanks for the info, by the way!

For reference, the current rate(s):

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Where are you getting 1.032 from?

I'm getting an 87 cent raise for the bottom scale, going from $27.43 up to $28.30
 
RED, I spoke to a friend who works out of the JAX terminal where they had benefits meetings last thursday and SWAMPRATT was spot on with his post of benefits cost increases. I know CLT has not had there meetings yet so instead of arguing why don't we all become teammates and figure out how to make it better for all of us.
We are in this together, some are closer to retirement than others but we all have to deal with the B S..

Are union cards the answer----I don't know we learned from the way you guys in CLT did things with that subject.
can we change it------YES but we have to be a unified unit weather we have a third party represent us or not.

We as drivers hold the cards. you can't move freight without us!! we need to play nice and give back what we get
just my 1.5 cents
 
Where are you getting 1.032 from?

I'm getting an 87 cent raise for the bottom scale, going from $27.43 up to $28.30
IF the 3.2 % holds true (that qualifier again) your number is about right for the lowest GPD locations, although it should actually be rounded up to 88 cents, unless they use some obscure rounding method. (.87776 raise, for a new rate of $28.30776).

Again, if true & across the board, it should be .97 (.96576) for the top GPD folks. Or a new rate of $31.15 (31.14576).

The 1 in front of the .032 (3.2%) includes the current rate in the calculation, giving us the new rate, with no further calculation required. Just a shortcut.

If the 3.2% is true, and my calculations are wrong, an expert will be along shortly. You'll see.
 
RED, I spoke to a friend who works out of the JAX terminal where they had benefits meetings last thursday and SWAMPRATT was spot on with his post of benefits cost increases. I know CLT has not had there meetings yet so instead of arguing why don't we all become teammates and figure out how to make it better for all of us.
We are in this together, some are closer to retirement than others but we all have to deal with the B S..

Are union cards the answer----I don't know we learned from the way you guys in CLT did things with that subject.
can we change it------YES but we have to be a unified unit weather we have a third party represent us or not.

We as drivers hold the cards. you can't move freight without us!! we need to play nice and give back what we get
just my 1.5 cents
When I first read Swamp’s post, I “liked” it because he was sharing information with the class (and his info usually spot on) but his numbers on the premium increases were alarming to me...and others according to their reactions/post...but instead of getting on TB and complaining, raising hell, and wanting to start an uprising, I tried to diffuse the situation and started asking questions and making phones calls hoping to get a better answer!!

What I found was the info shared with management concerning open enrollment was supposed to have been kept within management, NOT released to the masses yet because they were still finalizing the rollout, but some overzealous managers who obviously have trouble following directions ran with the info and had premature pre-shifts anyways...which leads us to where we are now.

I jumped Swamp’s ass for purposely releasing misinformation because I felt it was intentional to push an agenda. Look at the reactions his original post garnered, then look at his responses to theirs...point proven.
Swamp is a very intelligent, well rounded guy who is smart enough to look at the info provided and see the red flags flying...an $18 increase per week, hello!!?? Now if I can see this and start asking questions, one would think the all-mighty, all-knowing SwampRatt could’ve would’ve done the same...but for some reason he chose not to!!

Sure, I would like nothing more than to team up and tackle everything together moving forward but there’d have to be some serious changes first...starting with almost everyone’s negative attitude!! Anytime something is said on this forum, 95% of the people respond with negativity...I get it, misery loves company...but we can’t solve anything by being negative!! I try to be a positive person, always trying to find the positive in a :shit:ty situation. It’s hard, and I get ridiculed for it (even by you) but it’s the only way to move forward.

If anyone on this forum seriously wants a union and you think it’s the answer, you must first ask yourself a serious question...are you willing to stand outside that gate and hold a picket sign for as long as it takes...days, weeks, months??!! If not then you’re wasting your and my time!...and the company knows this, it’s why they’re not scared. You can talk all you want but without serious action it’s just talk, and they’ll always win that fight.

True, you can’t move freight without drivers but most drivers don’t have a problem with the current situation. Seriously, how many guys have 15, 20+ years of service?? Does that sound like a disgruntled workforce?? Wages and benefits are comparable, our equipment is better than most, our operations are better than most, and most guys are happy with the status quo!!

Good day to all, I’m headed to the course. I hate playing weekends but it’s all about the money!! :1036316054:
 
You living in 1982?
You do realize that half of the raise is absorbed by the ins bump, yeah?

You're content to have waited a year, with 2% inflation, along with FxF having an awesome year, to get a $16 a WEEK raise?
I agree that its low. Think 2% everyone originally talked about lowered expectations. I think 5% would keep up with other ltls.
 
IF the 3.2 % holds true (that qualifier again) your number is about right for the lowest GPD locations, although it should actually be rounded up to 88 cents, unless they use some obscure rounding method. (.87776 raise, for a new rate of $28.30776).

Again, if true & across the board, it should be .97 (.96576) for the top GPD folks. Or a new rate of $31.15 (31.14576).

The 1 in front of the .032 (3.2%) includes the current rate in the calculation, giving us the new rate, with no further calculation required. Just a shortcut.

If the 3.2% is true, and my calculations are wrong, an expert will be along shortly. You'll see.

You would think the bottom GPD would get a larger percentage. We just keep falling behind, even with new raise pretty sure we are still forwards the bottom of all other ltls in my area. I will see if I can get confirmation of this from other drivers in coming weeks.
 
Lots of companies policy is if your spouse works ft and can get benefits thru their job they won’t be covered period. No option to pay extra period. It’s 100% legal, came about under Obamacare.
This happened way before Obamacare. My old company was doing this at least 10 yrs ago.
 
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