Re: best contract?!
Aint that the truth. See it now with most of the stewards on Brown Cafe.Blind union cheerleading.
Aint that the truth. See it now with most of the stewards on Brown Cafe.Blind union cheerleading.
Aint that the truth. See it now with most of the stewards on Brown Cafe.
Aint that the truth. See it now with most of the stewards on Brown Cafe.
So should we be like everyone else and assume it sucks before we know what is in it ?
This reminds me of the humancentipad episode of South Park.
So should we be like everyone else and assume it sucks before we know what is in it ?
It's not available yet.
Even if TDU had a "leaked" copy.... they would have it posted on their website, already criticizing it.
I'd like to know how that is possible....
The next step will be for the IBT to schedule a 2-man meeting with the Locals.
After that, the Locals will schedule a meeting with their membership. If you are that interested....
I would suggest you attend. Don't make excuses for not being there.... and then come here and complain.
-Bug-
I received a copy from my local in the mail.
I received a copy from my local in the mail.
Post a picture.
yeah. Before they have any idea what's in it!
Holy ! Buy stock? That's perfect! I'll be sure to tell all the rookies who just made probation to buy up UPS stock, and to stop whining about their paltry wages. "Want more money? Buy UPS stock!", I'll tell them. I mean at $9.50 an hour, and at about 20hrs a week, that'll get them what? 1 share a week? Not bad. And it'll even leave them around $70 for the week to spend on gas, food, bills and you know...other luxuries!
Wish I had thought of that...<jerkoff motion>
No one is saying we want a 72% raise ala Scott Davis, you people. Hell, no one believes we're deserving of it. But signing off on a contract that mirrors the last, even with the knowledge that the company profited in the BILLIONS because of OUR work, is friend'ing stupid.
If you vote "yes" on this deal, you're accepting the bare minimum, while squandering all our bargaining power. And for 5 years. 5 YEARS! And what happens if the next 5 years aren't as kind? If UPS is offering a lateral proposal when they're profiting in the BILLIONS for nearly a decade, what will they give us when the company is LOSING MONEY?
Use your damn heads.
Uh... the details that have been leaked have been very favorable to the Teamsters. Remember, just a few weeks ago UPS was proposing NO wage increases, contributions of $90 (and rising by 10% annually) toward health care & a $500/$1000 annual bonus to be used toward rising health care costs. Obviously UPS never anticipated such offer would come close to ratification but given how quickly this deal was constructed, and more than three months before the current deal expires, there should be little doubt toward the validity of rumors that major shippers such as Amazon were threatening to walk.
Regardless of your feelings, at surface, what was agreed to is a stunning victory for us. It's almost as if there will be a catch -- e.g. an increase to the FT wage progression -- for it to be true. I'll reserve final judgement until I see the offer in full.