XPO | WTF the Teamsters are OUT of Miami !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Streaker69]

Teamcare is a big deal but the pension does not have to be pension in what we are use to in the traditional sense . It can be an enhanced 401 k for instance with a negotiated match. Your thinking inside of the box .( no disrespect)

I personally don't care about either, but I think it has to be on the table if you want to cast the net far enough for unionization to happen on a wide enough scale for the union to have the advantage. Did they ever survey people to see what they wanted?

 

[XCCX]

Did they ever survey people to see what they wanted?

That will never happen. If they ever asked that question it would lead drivers to think there’s a possibility of something more . That would be dangerous for a company.

 

[Streaker69]

That will never happen. If they ever asked that question it would lead drivers to think there’s a possibility of something more . That would be dangerous for a company.

Company shouldn't have a day on unions surveying members. If the union isn't gauging the needs and wants of it's members before negotiating there is no point in having one.

 

[Fly-by-night]

I personally don't care about either, but I think it has to be on the table if you want to cast the net far enough for unionization to happen on a wide enough scale for the union to have the advantage. Did they ever survey people to see what they wanted?

XPO has done many surveys. Have you ever seem the results?
The other problem is to many only care about hourly rate. So they give them the hourly rate then reach around with the other hand and take stuff away, like PTO, Bonus, and then add a higher healthcare cost. Yes your hourly rate is higher the ABF, but out of your hr rate you have to pay into a health plan and fund your retirement they don't

 

[Fly-by-night]

The FMCSA has a 'coercion rule' where a driver cannot be forced to operate unsafe equipment or perform an unsafe dispatch. I blame drivers for operating unsafe trucks..

Oh, Ok so you wont driver that truck OK. One week later " hey Puff Driver you have to many damages your service are no longer need" What govt alphabet agency covers retaliation??? Now prove it??
Yes it is illegal to not a hire a pregnant woman because see is pregnant, but it's done all the time, She just didn't meet our qualification..

 

[Streaker69]

XPO has done many surveys. Have you ever seem the results?

I meant a survey by the teamsters to see what the employees wanted converted in negotiations and proposals submitted by employees.

 

[TheTribune]

I meant a survey by the teamsters to see what the employees wanted converted in negotiations and proposals submitted by employees.

You don't think they asked the workers what they wanted? Lol

 

[Streaker69]

You don't think they asked the workers what they wanted? Lol

I don't know, that's why I'm asking.

 

[ltl 07]

I don't know, that's why I'm asking.

THE Teamsters always have proposal meetings before negotiation start. But to get a really good contract it needs to be a national contract not just a couple of terminals.

 

[calvin]

XPO (formerly ConWay) was started by the unionized Consolidated Freightways as a non union entity. CF closed their doors in the early 2000's. ConWay (XPO) had to pay millions of dollars to the out of work CF workers a number of years later. CF closed over a weekend. Recently XPO hired the VP of Ops away from ODFL (a notoriously anti labor company). Years ago ODFLs Philadelphia terminal voted the teamsters in. ODFL ended up closing the Philadelphis terminal down and reopened in Pennsauken NJ. Hmmm?

 

[Fly-by-night]

XPO (formerly ConWay) was started by the unionized Consolidated Freightways as a non union entity. CF closed their doors in the early 2000's. ConWay (XPO) had to pay millions of dollars to the out of work CF workers a number of years later. CF closed over a weekend. Recently XPO hired the VP of Ops away from ODFL (a notoriously anti labor company). Years ago ODFLs Philadelphia terminal voted the teamsters in. ODFL ended up closing the Philadelphis terminal down and reopened in Pennsauken NJ. Hmmm?

What most don't know is CCX in the NE was at on time a union carrier. Con-way back then bought a company call Penn-Yan Express which was union.

History of Penn Yan Express

Welcome to PENN YAN EXPRESS website this website has been established to make available various historical data, photo images, documents, newspaper articles, operational and financial data and other related information regarding the Company

www.pennyanexpress.com

 

[slavenomore]

How many Teamsters were at this Miami terminal?

 

[Triplex]

What most don't know is CCX in the NE was at on time a union carrier. Con-way back then bought a company call Penn-Yan Express which was union.

History of Penn Yan Express

Welcome to PENN YAN EXPRESS website this website has been established to make available various historical data, photo images, documents, newspaper articles, operational and financial data and other related information regarding the Company

www.pennyanexpress.com

And that company was called CEX, Con-Way Eastern Express.

 

[T Force Driver]

How many Teamsters were at this Miami terminal?

It’s a 90 door terminal next to Miami airport and a large industrial complex.

 

[slavenomore]

It’s a 90 door terminal next to Miami airport and a large industrial complex.

So..maybe 100-200?

 

[Hollywoodz]

Company shouldn't have a day on unions surveying members. If the union isn't gauging the needs and wants of it's members before negotiating there is no point in having one.

The ONLY promises made were dignity and respect in the workplace, which was Attractive, as we had neither under the current and past management. We were made aware of the economic benefits enjoyed by union companies...however, none of that was promised. It was made clear by our organizers and business agents that we would need many more terminals on board to have any chance at Teamcare, OT after 8, etc. The campaign was in full force back then with the hope that West Palm, Pompano, Ft. Pierce, Tampa and Orlando might pull the trigger. All we really needed was Orlando and our bargaining power would have increased 100 fold. Just never happened.

 

[Hollywoodz]

Oh, Ok so you wont driver that truck OK. One week later " hey Puff Driver you have to many damages your service are no longer need" What govt alphabet agency covers retaliation??? Now prove it??
Yes it is illegal to not a hire a pregnant woman because see is pregnant, but it's done all the time, She just didn't meet our qualification..

There is no government agency that can approach the protections in a union contract.

 

[Hollywoodz]

I meant a survey by the teamsters to see what the employees wanted converted in negotiations and proposals submitted by employees.

There were many contract proposal meetings. Everyone was aware of what we wanted, but more importantly, we were all aware of what we could reasonably expect to get. Teamcare is a gift to a driver paying 125.00 a week for inadequate coverage for a family of 4, but you should also know it was never promised.

 

[Hollywoodz]

How many Teamsters were at this Miami terminal?

There were 74 drivers and dockworkers. About 50 signed a card. Those numbers are approximate.

 

[Puff Driver]

Oh, Ok so you wont driver that truck OK. One week later " hey Puff Driver you have to many damages your service are no longer need" What govt alphabet agency covers retaliation??? Now prove it?? It is illegal to not a hire a pregnant woman because see is pregnant, but it's done all the time, She just didn't meet our qualification

Coercion | FMCSA

Coercion occurs when a motor carrier, shipper, receiver, or transportation intermediary threatens to withhold work from, take employment action against, or punish a driver for refusing to operate in violation of certain provisions of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs)...

www.fmcsa.dot.gov

If a driver is discharged after a coercion event there is a battery of lawyers who will easily take that case. In addition to USDOL WHistleblower laws.