PVD

[Staydryitsraining]

Why is healthcare an issue?

Word was that was why talks dragged out over a year last contract. We were told that since then that it will be a fight next contract.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

I mean I do see us striking.

Over what?

 

[Staydryitsraining]

The company pushing for us to pay for our insurance and using pvds.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

The company pushing for us to pay for our insurance and using pvds.

The company pays toward our healthcare——it is up to the union as to whether we pay part or all of the premium.

 

[3 done 3 to go]

The company pays toward our healthcare——it is up to the union as to whether we pay part or all of the premium.

Which will be the only reason to strike. Otherwise the union gave away all other bargaining issues. Union will see it this contract. Too late

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

PVD’s would be a very good reason for a brief work stoppage.

 

[burrheadd]

PVD’s would be a very good reason for a brief work stoppage.

How would you know if it was gonna be a “brief” work stoppage or not?

You don’t

 

[Article 3]

How would you know if it was gonna be a “brief” work stoppage or not?

You don’t

Don't you know that he knows it all by now?

 

[silenze]

The company pays toward our healthcare——it is up to the union as to whether we pay part or all of the premium.

This is language in our local rider
The Employer and the Union further agree that if an increase in pre-
miums is required to maintain the present benefits of the health and
welfare and dental plans, the Employer shall contribute such addi-
tional amount called for by the Trustees to pay the amount the pre-
mium has increased, and shall correspondingly reduce the employ-
ees net wages an identical amount.

 

[BigUnionGuy]

The company pays toward our healthcare——it is up to the union as to whether we pay part or all of the premium.

Not really.

The Union has cost projections from the various plans, and negotiates the

amount needed to cover that. Remember.... "not $90, $9 or $.09" ?


Your mileage may vary, depending on which plan you are covered by.



-Bug-

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

How would you know if it was gonna be a “brief” work stoppage or not?

You don’t

You’re right—I don’t; however, time it just right and it should only last one day.

Don't you know that he knows it all by now?

It’s called common sense. We shut it down for one day and they would be pressured to abandon the PVD program.

Of course, we would get unmercifully slammed for the remainder of Peak.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

This is language in our local rider
The Employer and the Union further agree that if an increase in pre-
miums is required to maintain the present benefits of the health and
welfare and dental plans, the Employer shall contribute such addi-
tional amount called for by the Trustees to pay the amount the pre-
mium has increased, and shall correspondingly reduce the employ-
ees net wages an identical amount.

Last I heard our local’s health plan had an 18 month surplus.

 

[Article 3]

You’re right—I don’t; however, time it just right and it should only last one day.



It’s called common sense. We shut it down for one day and they would be pressured to abandon the PVD program.

Of course, we would get unmercifully slammed for the remainder of Peak.

Common sense in an uncommon situation. No such thing....sorry.

I'm guessing that FedEx is ramping up to cover the overflow when Amazon says "screw you" for even considering a work stoppage during peak season.
They are absolutely not going to put up with it.
If that is the case I doubt if we'll be slammed for the rest of peak. Sorry.

 

[Wally]

How would you know if it was gonna be a “brief” work stoppage or not?

You don’t

If we let it go, we know it will be a future work stoppage for union jobs. I can't see how we let this go? Where does it stop?

 

[DRporch]

has the union even released any sort of statement about PVD's? we should have something by now....

 

[Bubblehead]

has the union even released any sort of statement about PVD's? we should have something by now....

@BigUnionGuy seems to think there will be some news on the subject at the conclusion of the "two man meetings" this week in Washington DC.

 

[Staydryitsraining]

@BigUnionGuy seems to think there will be some news on the subject at the conclusion of the "two man meetings" this week in Washington DC.

My Ba is in Florida this week for contract meetings.

 

[Bubblehead]

My Ba is in Florida this week for contract meetings.

Who's contract?

 

[Wally]

@BigUnionGuy seems to think there will be some news on the subject at the conclusion of the "two man meetings" this week in Washington DC.

Well, that meeting went well...

 

[BigUnionGuy]

@BigUnionGuy seems to think there will be some news on the subject at the conclusion of the "two man meetings" this week in Washington DC.

Leaders from UPS Local Unions Overwhelmingly Accept Contract Proposals