Remember this feeling when contract time comes

[thisjobaintforeverybody]

Can we get some penalty language that penalizes the company if they don't get an agreement by the expiration date?

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Can we get some penalty language that penalizes the company if they don't get an agreement by the expiration date?

...would that penalty work both ways...?

 

[thisjobaintforeverybody]

...would that penalty work both ways...?

As long as the company is making money no!

To be continued... I'm sure there are smarter guys on here who can think of some language that would make this work!

 

[MyTripisCut]

It comes down to working conditions. You can work hard or you can work long, but you can’t do both.

I agree. But too many people are voting no without even being presented the contract. Do you think the company will offer much if they think we are a “no” anyway? Like picking up the hottest girl in the bar, if you don’t think you have a shot, why even try?

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

As long as the company is making money no!

To be continued... I'm sure there are smarter guys on here who can think of some language that would make this work!

$50 dollars a day for everyone if we work without a contract.

 

[wide load]

I agree. But too many people are voting no without even being presented the contract. Do you think the company will offer much if they think we are a “no” anyway? Like picking up the hottest girl in the bar, if you don’t think you have a shot, why even try?

And I agree. People should not have a true direction of voting until they see some verbiage.

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

I agree. But too many people are voting no without even being presented the contract. Do you think the company will offer much if they think we are a “no” anyway? Like picking up the hottest girl in the bar, if you don’t think you have a shot, why even try?

In my opinion they will offer a big signing bonus and let the part timers take control of the vote.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

As long as the company is making money no!

To be continued... I'm sure there are smarter guys on here who can think of some language that would make this work!

So we can penalize them for dragging their feet but they can’t do the same to us?

 

[MyTripisCut]

In my opinion they will offer a big signing bonus and let the part timers take control of the vote.

Maybe. I’ve said it before, I’m surprised my loader is completely dressed everyday, let alone mailing in a ballot.

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

Maybe. I’ve said it before, I’m surprised my loader is completely dressed everyday, let alone mailing in a ballot.

Offer him a $1000 bonus...

 

[wide load]

In my opinion they will offer a big signing bonus and let the part timers take control of the vote.

Don’t they try this every time? A signing bonus should never get to our plate.

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

Don’t they try this every time? A signing bonus should never get to our plate.

Have you been around long enough to remember dump the lump??

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

I agree. But too many people are voting no without even being presented the contract. Do you think the company will offer much if they think we are a “no” anyway? Like picking up the hottest girl in the bar, if you don’t think you have a shot, why even try?

The 1997 UPS Strike: Beating Big Business & Business Unionism | Labor Notes

 

[wide load]

Have you been around long enough to remember dump the lump??

I don’t remember the slogan. Been here since 94.

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

I don’t remember the slogan. Been here since 94.

This was a little before then. Used to get a 20-30¢ raise and a $1000 bonus every December

 

[MyTripisCut]

The 1997 UPS Strike: Beating Big Business & Business Unionism | Labor Notes

That’s a good read. I like the whistle idea. Just might try to implement that here.

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

That’s a good read. I like the whistle idea. Just might try to implement that here.

It's definitely not going to be pretty this time.

I'm ready. Already told my wife next year might not be good.

 

[LeadBelly]

for those who are 6 days a week and close to 70 hrs all during peak!!

How about a ton of grievances in a show of solidarity to voice the displeasure?

 

[MyTripisCut]

No one has to drive to work with what we have on our mind, or how our back feels. I just have the feeling the company is more than readily armed to deal with a strike, and isn’t as intimidated by it as they would’ve been ten years ago.

@Bubblehead I enjoy your perspective. You gave me an X, and that’s fine. You don’t think the company is more prepared to deal with a strike than they were in 97? Why?

 

[rod]

I agree. But too many people are voting no without even being presented the contract. Do you think the company will offer much if they think we are a “no” anyway? Like picking up the hottest girl in the bar, if you don’t think you have a shot, why even try?

The company already knows they are in the drivers seat. All they have to do is listen to the chatter of the hourly people to realize a 'no" vote isn't going to happen. Too many are afraid to strike or won't vote anyway. You can expect a token raise maybe and you will be VERY lucky to maintain your other benefits. Its too bad because the company is doing so good. JMO