[/QUOTE]Hey Ernie , You say you left nothing on the table. it’s very unfortunate that you consider me being tossed out of my pension “nothing”. Thank you for nothing from a 19 year Philadelphia Teamster.
At this point the only way to find out is to vote “No” and call his bluff. If that’s indeed what it is. That’s one hell of a price to pay if he’s not bluffing.Did he say, "Accept the rate, or we're gonna lock the gate!"?....pretty much what I heard. Careful what you wish for.
Did he say, "Accept the rate, or we're gonna lock the gate!"?....pretty much what I heard. Careful what you wish for.
[/QUOTE]Hey Ernie , You say you left nothing on the table. it’s very unfortunate that you consider me being tossed out of my pension “nothing”. Thank you for nothing from a 19 year Philadelphia Teamster.
Read it carefully...constitutes an authorization of a strike vote does not mean you are on strike...it means we have the right to strike but it'll never get there. He want's you to believe that...deception. There will not be a strike and there will be a better offer if you vote no. Think about it both the International and ABF both said we are only talking about 200-250 Teamsters in N.E. being affected immediately but why would they be insistent on screwing on such a small number of Teamsters for such a meager savings? Truly it boggles my mind! Why give the no's a rallying cry when this contract could have been won in ABF's favor. At the very least even if the International/ABF should win this you have 250 very angry Teamsters representing ABF New England. Why would the International do this? No doubt something much bigger in play here. Something smells very bad!Did he say, "Accept the rate, or we're gonna lock the gate!"?....pretty much what I heard. Careful what you wish for.
We are truckdrivers and they count on our ignorance of which we all one time or another are guilty of.At this point the only way to find out is to vote “No” and call his bluff. If that’s indeed what it is. That’s one hell of a price to pay if he’s not bluffing.
Who is he addressing? He says “you”Look likes it’s on....
You need to read #4 of Ernies letter again[/QUOTE]Read it carefully...constitutes an authorization of a strike vote does not mean you are on strike...it means we have the right to strike but it'll never get there. He want's you to believe that...deception. There will not be a strike and there will be a better offer if you vote no. Think about it both the International and ABF both said we are only talking about 200-250 Teamsters in N.E. being affected immediately but why would they be insistent on screwing on such a small number of Teamsters for such a meager savings? Truly it boggles my mind! Why give the no's a rallying cry when this contract could have been won in ABF's favor. At the very least even if the International/ABF should win this you have 250 very angry Teamsters representing ABF New England. Why would the International do this? No doubt something much bigger in play here. Something smells very bad!
I understand the letter. Like I said!!! If you think he’s bluffing just call him. Pretty simple stuff. It’s a game I’ve played many times over the years.We are truckdrivers and they count on our ignorance of which we all one time or another are guilty of.
My bad, I see it’s addressed to John Palmer....Who is he addressing? He says “you”
You need to read #4 of Ernies letter again[/QUOTE]Read it carefully...constitutes an authorization of a strike vote does not mean you are on strike...it means we have the right to strike but it'll never get there. He want's you to believe that...deception. There will not be a strike and there will be a better offer if you vote no. Think about it both the International and ABF both said we are only talking about 200-250 Teamsters in N.E. being affected immediately but why would they be insistent on screwing on such a small number of Teamsters for such a meager savings? Truly it boggles my mind! Why give the no's a rallying cry when this contract could have been won in ABF's favor. At the very least even if the International/ABF should win this you have 250 very angry Teamsters representing ABF New England. Why would the International do this? No doubt something much bigger in play here. Something smells very bad!
Look likes it’s on....
Listen kitty go back to the scab board. Your opinion means shot to me.At this point the only way to find out is to vote “No” and call his bluff. If that’s indeed what it is. That’s one hell of a price to pay if he’s not bluffing.
I will leave but not because you are telling me to. I don’t want to turn this thread into an argumentative thread that your typical troll does. I wasn’t even talking to you. I was responding to TurnCoat and Chowda who was challenging Ernie’s letter. It was a simple comment that offered Chowda a suggestion. This forum is open to everyone and not just ABF employees. When I decide I’m ready to rumble I know the thread to go to. Many on here are just TOXIC and find no other pleasure than to attack posters they don’t agree with. Condescending remarks serves no constructive purpose especially when their comment wasn’t even offensive in nature. It’s a complete turn-off to some new members. It’s not only hurts views but it also runs posters off which affects Jeff’s site in a negative way. I’m done now so I will return to scab-land.Listen go back to the scab board. Your opinion means shot to me.
This coming from someone with no courage or integrity. You never had the balls to push back your whole lower level driving career.At this point the only way to find out is to vote “No” and call his bluff. If that’s indeed what it is. That’s one hell of a price to pay if he’s not bluffing.