dannyboy
From the promised LAND
A while back, there was discussion on using helpers on bikes, etc delivering away from the driver. In some cases, the driver most likely would not even see the helper during the day, but instead make drops for the helper, then pick up the diad at the end of the day.
I posted back saying that this type of behavior was not allowed, as the hearing process allowed only for helpers to work in close conjunction with the driver, and not as a separate entity.
But it seems that in the last contract, this language was conveniently dropped from the book. Basically, if the company wanted, they could take all Christmas increases in work, hire enough part timers to deliver it, and have the regular drivers only doing what they do the rest of the year. And none of these helpers would get paid anything but helper wages.
So I stand corrected. It seems Hoffa had to figure out ways to sweeten the pot for the CS buyout, and this language was one of those sweet treats for UPS.
And of course, for all you die hard union believers, they will be back to win back this in future negotiations, as it should never have been allowed to vanish from the contract in the first place.
Next thing you will see is the language dealing with subcontracting disapear......
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I posted back saying that this type of behavior was not allowed, as the hearing process allowed only for helpers to work in close conjunction with the driver, and not as a separate entity.
But it seems that in the last contract, this language was conveniently dropped from the book. Basically, if the company wanted, they could take all Christmas increases in work, hire enough part timers to deliver it, and have the regular drivers only doing what they do the rest of the year. And none of these helpers would get paid anything but helper wages.
So I stand corrected. It seems Hoffa had to figure out ways to sweeten the pot for the CS buyout, and this language was one of those sweet treats for UPS.
And of course, for all you die hard union believers, they will be back to win back this in future negotiations, as it should never have been allowed to vanish from the contract in the first place.
Next thing you will see is the language dealing with subcontracting disapear......
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