Yellow | Protect The Dock Only Teamster Brothers and Sisters On The Change of Operations!

[albag]

NMFA effective April 1, 1985, Article 36, introduces New Entry Rates (progression) for the first time. A black day IMHO.

In 1985 the length of progression was 3 years. First year was 85% of scale, second year was 90% of scale and third year was 95% of scale. Full contract scale on your third anniversary. In the 1988 the wage progression was reduced from 3 years to 18 months, and applied over the new time frame.

 

[Retired81]

Were you employed their when everything was inbound on the rail ?

Our inbound at that time was a mix of rail and road- most everything Denver west came over the road, east of Den came by rail. Then when they started running sleepers, freight from the east could come by either means.

 

[Triplex]

In 1985 the length of progression was 3 years. First year was 85% of scale, second year was 90% of scale and third year was 95% of scale. Full contract scale on your third anniversary. In the 1988 the wage progression was reduced from 3 years to 18 months, and applied over the new time frame.

Al, when progression was first implemented in NMFA in 1985 it was even worse than that. First year was 70%, second year was 80%, third year was 90% and after 3rd anniversary it was 100%. It was eased in the 1988 NMFA; first year 85%, after 6 months 90%, after a year 95%, 100% after 1-1/2 years. Progression was changed a number of times in subsequent contracts.

 

[BIG R GUY]

In 1985 the length of progression was 3 years. First year was 85% of scale, second year was 90% of scale and third year was 95% of scale. Full contract scale on your third anniversary. In the 1988 the wage progression was reduced from 3 years to 18 months, and applied over the new time frame.

That’s exactly where I fell in, Bag. I quit Baywstch to join RDWY.

 

[albag]

Al, when progression was first implemented in NMFA in 1985 it was even worse than that. First year was 70%, second year was 80%, third year was 90% and after 3rd anniversary it was 100%. It was eased in the 1988 NMFA; first year 85%, after 6 months 90%, after a year 95%, 100% after 1-1/2 years. Progression was changed a number of times in subsequent contracts.

I had forgotten the original progression rate. I was hired after the 1988 NMFA was ratified. The best thing about the change in progression was that those in progression were immediately moved to the new time frame and given the appropriate raise. And those that were past 18 months went to full contract scale.
I hope all is well with you.

 

[useless]

That’s exactly where I fell in, Bag. I quit Baywstch to join RDWY.

Donna D'Erico ..what a HPA

 

[Elwood]

No dock worker should be paid the same as a guy who has more responsibility.

Safely loading a trailer, high and tight, blocked and braced, evenly distributed and ready to roll on time is a responsibility worthy of compensation equal to yours. Why would you vote a contract that does not hold all jobs of equal value?

 

[Chicago Roadway]

I had forgotten the original progression rate. I was hired after the 1988 NMFA was ratified. The best thing about the change in progression was that those in progression were immediately moved to the new time frame and given the appropriate raise. And those that were past 18 months went to full contract scale.
I hope all is well with you.

Retro Payed in august of 88

 

[Triplex]

Safely loading a trailer, high and tight, blocked and braced, evenly distributed and ready to roll on time is a responsibility worthy of compensation equal to yours. Why would you vote a contract that does not hold all jobs of equal value?

The sad thing El is that there are fewer people that finger print freight anymore. Back in the day that was the norm and high and tight was a given. Most everyone now is on a forklift and many never get off at any time during their shift. The professional, experienced freight handlers seem to be few and far between.

PS - Where have you been? Good to see you back posting.

 

[BIG R GUY]

The sad thing El is that there are fewer people that finger print freight anymore. Back in the day that was the norm and high and tight was a given. Most everyone now is on a forklift and many never get off at any time during their shift. The professional, experienced freight handlers seem to be few and far between.

PS - Where have you been? Good to see you back posting.

The sad thing is, many of the one’s sitting on forklifts all shift, are too lazy to get off them and use, dunnage, deck bars, or air bags.

 

[Razorblade]

Safely loading a trailer, high and tight, blocked and braced, evenly distributed and ready to roll on time is a responsibility worthy of compensation equal to yours. Why would you vote a contract that does not hold all jobs of equal value?

"all jobs of equal value" That sounds a lot like "from each according to his ability, to each according to his need". Straight out of the Communist Manifesto.
All jobs are not of equal value. Surgeons and family Physicians are not of equal value because they have different skill levels. CDL drivers who must pass background check, physical, and hazmat tests are more valuable than a dock only worker who can be replaced by a college kid working a summer job as a casual.

 

[albag]

"all jobs of equal value" That sounds a lot like "from each according to his ability, to each according to his need". Straight out of the Communist Manifesto.
All jobs are not of equal value. Surgeons and family Physicians are not of equal value because they have different skill levels. CDL drivers who must pass background check, physical, and hazmat tests are more valuable than a dock only worker who can be replaced by a college kid working a summer job as a casual.

You clearly do not understand how UNIONS work! All employees combine to provide a service to our customers. Your trailer, whether you are road or P&D, DOES NOT get loaded without dock employees and clerical. Why are you working at a Teamster represented company, if you THINK you are more important than your sisters and brothers? Your comments reveal you as a MEESTER.

 

[mufungo]

The sad thing is, many of the one’s sitting on forklifts all shift, are too lazy to get off them and use, dunnage, deck bars, or air bags.

you hoarding dunnage and airbags? we have little to none

 

[mufungo]

"all jobs of equal value" That sounds a lot like "from each according to his ability, to each according to his need". Straight out of the Communist Manifesto.
All jobs are not of equal value. Surgeons and family Physicians are not of equal value because they have different skill levels. CDL drivers who must pass background check, physical, and hazmat tests are more valuable than a dock only worker who can be replaced by a college kid working a summer job as a casual.

company has the same notion, that is why claims are up, and most loads are falling apart. yellow believes dock requires no skill, when you open the door, you can tell a skilled loader from the unskilled. one load takes a while to restack, the other load is done in a jiffy.

 

[mufungo]

when you get your lovely road/dock bid, you will see a little bit of reality. don't put your lunch in the fridge either, or leave a jacket lay around.

 

[6PakAbs]

End two tier wages raise "Dock only" pay. Should be paid more than fast food. No one should work next to someone doing the same job for different lower pay.

?Si, Habla, Espanol

 

[6PakAbs]

Guessing that Yeller's plan would be to get rid of dock only. Either by attrition or permanent layoff. Then staff the dock with imaginary CDL holders yet to be hired. But with bill counts dropping fast the problem might take care of itself. 386 (Holland MI) is losing 2-3 a month off the city side much to TM Tom's delight. But that's probably not fair. He has listened to drivers who want more ticky tack right ups for seat belts and not shutting off forklifts. Add to that the policy of parking equipment that has more than 250.00 dollars in repairs. The window licker just tells you to "go see what's out there on the city side and take one". but it must be working. Just had a visit from an senior VP in conjunction with a visit from Uline golf shirts's that was all rainbows and unicorns. Shiny vests strolling the dock nodding and smiling, Just don't point out the trap trailers packed with the OS&D. but now that I think about the senior VP's visit, it wasn't an senior EXECUTIVE VP so really no one important.

kinda like Mayor Pete visiting East Palestine, Ohio?

 

[mufungo]

managers now scanning freight onto peddle runs before the strip containing the peddle freight backs in for stripping.

 

[BIG R GUY]

They have done that for years. That’s so the door manifests for the city runs can be hung at the loading doors, and also the dock or combo guys know what is planned for their run.

 

[Elwood]

The sad thing El is that there are fewer people that finger print freight anymore. Back in the day that was the norm and high and tight was a given. Most everyone now is on a forklift and many never get off at any time during their shift. The professional, experienced freight handlers seem to be few and far between.

PS - Where have you been? Good to see you back posting.

Recovering from rotator cuff surgery, putzing with the MG’s and enjoying music at multiple small venues about town. It’s time to plant the summer crops.