Make the Teamsters dangerous again
- Thread starter Whither
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UnionStrong
Sorry, but I don’t care anymore.
I don’t know. Probably not.
TechnoLuddite
Member
It helps when somebody actually talks to PT'ers for something other than trying to get their vote -- I've got a pretty good business agent, but info can be hard to come by, especially for our Hub in a Box, since PT'ers and the drivers never even see each other...
Get to know your loaders...
542thruNthru
Well-Known Member
Do you go to general membership meeting each month?
Superteeth2478
Well-Known Member
Not that this isn't true (which it is), but at least part of the reason why Jim Casey invited the Teamsters in was because there were FAR more militant unions at the time. It was, in his eyes, essentially the lesser of two evils.
satellitedriver
Moderator
Nope, and the teamsters did not "foot the bill" for insurance in 97, UPS did.
Scabs got full coverage.
Whither
Scofflaw
Yup, made that point above.
Whither
Scofflaw
Almost like your local wants no one to show up!
I think after last IBT election they may want to get more people involved...
Wally
BrownCafe Innovator & King of Puns
Yes but now the Teamsters run the insurance.
UnionStrong
Sorry, but I don’t care anymore.
He ought to know
Whither
Scofflaw
When I was a T-S driver I talked w my stew and BA and we got a Sunday meeting off the ground specifically for UPS Teamsters working on Saturdays. Turnout wasn't terrible and there was a lot of enthusiasm and discussion. Then Covid happened. We have had 1 more Sunday meeting since, and the BA plans to schedule some more next year.
You should suggest your local do the same. Get other coworkers to suggest it too so your reps know there's interest.
542thruNthru
Well-Known Member
Ours are the 3rd Thursday or every month at 730pm. Not hard to make it if you really want to. Can always use a 8 hour day. Though we do have I believe 3 or 4 on a Sunday at a location further north to make it easier on members that live up there.
satellitedriver
Moderator
Never needed, or asked for, union protection from 1986 to 2014.
Mercy me.
I just did my job as professionally as I could and followed the rules of employment.
It was 19yrs before I ever called in sick and it was the only day in 28 and1/2 years.
I realize that I am a mid last century relic and was raised with work ethics.
We always have ours on a Sunday here
542thruNthru
Well-Known Member
Everyone seems to be complaining about what time or what day general membership meetings are held. So what's a good day and time for every member of a local to make it to a meeting? I think a lot of you forget that your local is more than just UPS. Though yes I know some locals are pretty much just UPS.
UnionStrong
Sorry, but I don’t care anymore.
Same with my local
542thruNthru
Well-Known Member
Must be empty during football season.
542thruNthru
Well-Known Member
Ah, east coast. Games here start at 10am also you got the church people.
No one is showing up during football season to meetings here.
