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<blockquote data-quote="Ricochet1a" data-source="post: 867247" data-attributes="member: 22880"><p>You seem to be missing the point... If you want to keep the gravy train moving, you have a VITAL interest in getting FedEx employees unionized and the drivers of Ground correctly classified as employees so that they can unionize. UPSers do "earn" their pay, but the only reason they get paid what they do now, is because of what unionization has done. If you want to continue to get that pay, you'd better get those Ground drivers reclassified and the Express Couriers able to unionize within a few years. </p><p></p><p>Don't think you have a red letter "S" on your chest and can defeat all comers. With a Ground driver being compensated for between one-third and one-quarter of what you're being compensated, the condition won't last for long. You have to compete on the basis of the cost to move a single package - hate to break the news, but right now, you're losing big time. The reason you're losing is due to one thing and one thing only - the Ground drivers are misclassified. Creates a real bugger of a problem for YOU. </p><p></p><p>So see, it is your problem in a BIG way. Since it is your problem, it is an even bigger problem for the union that represents you. They have been running away of late, and don't seem to understand the situation. It seems only their membership can help them understand the problem. </p><p></p><p>So, if you are able to adapt to a 1300+ sq ft truck and get it delivered in the same time as your 900, then you can compete directly with Ground. But I don't think that will happen. The alternative is for UPS to lower your compensation so that you can compete with Ground on a cost basis. The next alternative is for the membership of the IBT to act in their OWN self interest, and make sure the Ground drivers get properly classified. Its your choice... unless you really do want to be fitted with a red letter S.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ricochet1a, post: 867247, member: 22880"] You seem to be missing the point... If you want to keep the gravy train moving, you have a VITAL interest in getting FedEx employees unionized and the drivers of Ground correctly classified as employees so that they can unionize. UPSers do "earn" their pay, but the only reason they get paid what they do now, is because of what unionization has done. If you want to continue to get that pay, you'd better get those Ground drivers reclassified and the Express Couriers able to unionize within a few years. Don't think you have a red letter "S" on your chest and can defeat all comers. With a Ground driver being compensated for between one-third and one-quarter of what you're being compensated, the condition won't last for long. You have to compete on the basis of the cost to move a single package - hate to break the news, but right now, you're losing big time. The reason you're losing is due to one thing and one thing only - the Ground drivers are misclassified. Creates a real bugger of a problem for YOU. So see, it is your problem in a BIG way. Since it is your problem, it is an even bigger problem for the union that represents you. They have been running away of late, and don't seem to understand the situation. It seems only their membership can help them understand the problem. So, if you are able to adapt to a 1300+ sq ft truck and get it delivered in the same time as your 900, then you can compete directly with Ground. But I don't think that will happen. The alternative is for UPS to lower your compensation so that you can compete with Ground on a cost basis. The next alternative is for the membership of the IBT to act in their OWN self interest, and make sure the Ground drivers get properly classified. Its your choice... unless you really do want to be fitted with a red letter S. [/QUOTE]
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