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<blockquote data-quote="truckinaround" data-source="post: 1004242" data-attributes="member: 34862">Something I just posted from The Members Voice site.&nbsp; For many years leading up to and during the 2009 campaign the current slate made us believe, as they did, that theirelection would strike fear in the hearts of UPS and usher in an era of full adherence to the contract. We were convincedthey would stand up to every challenge posed by UPS and their collective strength, wealth of ideas and bold leadershipwould overcome any obstacles.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; But UPS raised no white flag, made no concessions, and have shown contempt and disrespect for our entire local. Yearsof identifying problems yielded neither solutions nor a strategy to counteract the UPS response. Our sources of greatstrength, the CBA and grievance procedure have been neutralized. Here are just a few examples from our building:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Article 3 Countless cut and dry Supervisor Working grievances have been unresolved dating back more than 2 years.Management has completely abandoned any attempt at compliance to this Article.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Article 44 Language that management honored for more than a decade with respect to irregular and overweightshipments was erased putting our members at risk. On just one occasion in three years we had a visit from the 804safety liaison.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Article 40 A FT driver shuttle job was replaced by a 22.3, never rebid nor was a new combo job created as specified bythe contract.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Article 37 This language to guard against intimidation prevented Management from posting “report cards” withdemoralizing information, respected for years, now ignored.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; These are the tragic facts. They are undeniable, inexcusable and the reason I could no longer support the board. Themost trivial of concerns have escalated and countless new problems have arisen. Inside and out, full and part-time, themembers work under shocking distress as the daily scrutiny and oppressive intimidation weigh heavily on our minds.Wearewrongwhenwedoourjobsright,andfiredwhenwedoourjobswrong. Wehavewitnessedaonewaystreetwhere management steamrolls over the weak challenges to their power.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; The stewards I have come to know well on the Members Voice Slate have shown true compassion for the members andthe competence to defend their rights. Men such as Danny Montalvo and Dwight Philip will bring a fresh perspective toa local desperately needing to change direction. Despite the overwhelming dissatisfaction with this board, their defeatin the upcoming election is not a certainty if all who are frustrated refrain from casting their vote. Sadly, there is onlyone guarantee: If the current board begins a second term, many of us will not be employed to see them finish it.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Joe ForcelliShop Steward&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Joe Forcelli has served unopposed as steward for nearly fifteen years. He has a long history of winning big grievances,saving jobs and defending the contract. Joe filed the initial PAS grievance and gave key testimony in the arbitrationthat won members millions of dollars</blockquote>

[QUOTE="truckinaround, post: 1004242, member: 34862"] Something I just posted from The Members Voice site. [FONT=Calibri]For many years leading up to and during the 2009 campaign the current slate made us believe, as they did, that theirelection would strike fear in the hearts of UPS and usher in an era of full adherence to the contract. We were convincedthey would stand up to every challenge posed by UPS and their collective strength, wealth of ideas and bold leadershipwould overcome any obstacles.[/FONT] [FONT=Calibri]But UPS raised no white flag, made no concessions, and have shown contempt and disrespect for our entire local. Yearsof identifying problems yielded neither solutions nor a strategy to counteract the UPS response. Our sources of greatstrength, the CBA and grievance procedure have been neutralized. Here are just a few examples from our building:[/FONT] Article 3 [FONT=Calibri]Countless cut and dry Supervisor Working grievances have been unresolved dating back more than 2 years.Management has completely abandoned any attempt at compliance to this Article.[/FONT] Article 44 [FONT=Calibri]Language that management honored for more than a decade with respect to irregular and overweightshipments was erased putting our members at risk. On just one occasion in three years we had a visit from the 804safety liaison.[/FONT] Article 40 [FONT=Calibri]A FT driver shuttle job was replaced by a 22.3, never rebid [/FONT]nor [FONT=Calibri]was a new combo job created as specified bythe contract.[/FONT] Article 37 [FONT=Calibri]This language to guard against intimidation prevented Management from posting “report cards” [/FONT][FONT=Calibri]withdemoralizing information, respected for years, now ignored.[/FONT] [FONT=Calibri]These are the tragic facts. They are undeniable, inexcusable and the reason I could no longer support the board. Themost trivial of concerns have escalated and countless new problems have arisen. Inside and out, full and part-time, themembers work under shocking distress as the daily scrutiny and oppressive intimidation weigh heavily on our minds.Wearewrongwhenwedoourjobsright,andfiredwhenwedoourjobswrong. Wehavewitnessedaonewaystreetwhere management steamrolls over the weak challenges to their power.[/FONT] [FONT=Calibri]The stewards I have come to know well on the Members Voice Slate have shown true compassion for the members andthe competence to defend their rights. Men such as Danny Montalvo and Dwight Philip will bring a fresh perspective toa local desperately needing to change direction. Despite the overwhelming dissatisfaction with this board, their defeatin the upcoming election is not a certainty if all who are frustrated refrain from casting their vote. Sadly, there is onlyone guarantee: If the current board begins a second term, many of us will not be employed to see them finish it.[/FONT] [FONT=Calibri]Joe ForcelliShop Steward[/FONT] Joe Forcelli has served unopposed as steward for nearly fifteen years. He has a long history of winning big grievances,saving jobs and defending the contract. Joe filed the initial PAS grievance and gave key testimony in the arbitrationthat won members millions of dollars [/QUOTE]

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