710 steward
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I just voted no in 710 as well. I am hearing way more no votes so far. I’m hoping it’s over 50% too.
Just sent my vote no ballot. I bet it doesn't pass in 705. Just hope we hit the thresholds although we never took a strike vote should be interesting. About 3 weeks away. Talked to a couple 710 drivers they all voting no.
I voted no too. So far talked to 5 others in my outbound and they have already voted no. I hope it doesn’t pass in 705, but I have no faith in the union and think they will find a way to pass it regardless. I got hired in July and hit seniority in mid August. With the way the contract is worded I’d only make $13 an hour, no raise for a couple years and probably no retro check. I won’t stay for that especially with the bonus going away. I need the $15 w/retro pay to be satisfied.
I want lube and condoms in the dispatch room so I can throw them around for dramatic effect when they me on a Friday.Because wearing a hoodie is the only way to keep warm.
Everything is a contractual issue if we want it to be.
@Waldo, read further into the contract changes pamphlet. $15/hr is in there, I think it's a letter/memorandum of understanding. I need to do some further reading, but my initial impression is it 'compresses' the wages of all PTers (back to a certain seniority date); meaning everyone in that group will be paid the same rate. The only way the Local/negotiating committee could make it up to the more senior of that group, is they will get paid more hours for their vacations.I voted no too. So far talked to 5 others in my outbound and they have already voted no. I hope it doesn’t pass in 705, but I have no faith in the union and think they will find a way to pass it regardless. I got hired in July and hit seniority in mid August. With the way the contract is worded I’d only make $13 an hour, no raise for a couple years and probably no retro check. I won’t stay for that especially with the bonus going away. I need the $15 w/retro pay to be satisfied.
but...you know that won't matter, right?I just voted no in 710 as well. I am hearing way more no votes so far. I’m hoping it’s over 50% too.
@Waldo, read further into the contract changes pamphlet. $15/hr is in there, I think it's a letter/memorandum of understanding. I need to do some further reading, but my initial impression is it 'compresses' the wages of all PTers (back to a certain seniority date); meaning everyone in that group will be paid the same rate. The only way the Local/negotiating committee could make it up to the more senior of that group, is they will get paid more hours for their vacations.
Good luck. 710 took 4 days to get back to meNot sure but I think you will be at 13 sorry. Your hire date refers to years of service and vacation. I hope but I doubt that everyone hired up to july 31st would be at 15. Although it would be nice for the new guys.you better call the hall tomorrow.
Not sure but I think you will be at 13 sorry. Your hire date refers to years of service and vacation. I hope but I doubt that everyone hired up to july 31st would be at 15. Although it would be nice for the new guys.you better call the hall tomorrow.
So you are getting 13 aren't you glad you voted noI just checked with the big union guys at work and we looked into it. I was correct as my start date is my seniority date in early July. According to the contract we got everyone who is seniority by July 31st 2018 gets $15, Aug 1st or after gets $13. Both sides have a different raise schedule.
I voted no and everyone I've talked to has as well, but for different reasons.
Won't matter, this is getting shoved down our throats. Thanks Union.