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<blockquote data-quote="Ricochet1a" data-source="post: 998436" data-attributes="member: 22880"><p>I'm here trying to motivate the 20 and 30 something year old Couriers to realize they had better make a plan for themselves to get the hell out. Now if in the process, a majority realize that they had better organize if they don't want to get out, so much the better.</p><p></p><p> For those between 40 and 50, they are in a spot. They have time to start making plans on a second career, but they had better start working on it now. Many in this age bracket are in denial regarding Express. They see the signs of change, but aren't sure what to do. For this group, coming to the realization that the employer they chose sometime in the past (based on a promise with no legal backing) - is in the midst of a process to screw them - is too much to handle. If they were to seriously deal with the issue, the anger would be so intense, that they would have to do something about it. But they don't want to deal with it in the present. So many choose NOT to deal with the issue, and continue working week after week - knowing in the back of their minds that they are going to be seriously dumped on, but not wanting to deal with it in the present.</p><p></p><p>For those over 50, they know they don't have any other options. So they keep their heads down, being more concerned with their own health - than with any other concerns. They know those that are in their 20s and 30s are getting a raw deal, but the 50+ year old Couriers aren't going to risk what they have, in order for those that are young to have it as good as they had it for themselves when they were that age. They got theirs, too damn bad for those who are younger and didn't get the same deal (harsh reality of things).</p><p></p><p>Not all stories have a happy ending. This story won't have a happy ending for those that are with Express. The best option is to get out - there are other employers out there believe it or not. There isn't some "legal trick" that can be pulled out of a hat, to force Fred to act honestly with his wage employees - doesn't exist. The only "trick" wage employees have to get their employers to treat them with some form of respect is to organize (or to be so damn irreplacable to their employer, that their employer has no alternative but to respect them). Given the reality that exists within Express, organization isn't a reaistic option. In theory it exists (Fred constantly brings that point up at every opportunity), but in reality, it simply won't happen. </p><p></p><p>Again, this story isn't going to end well (it will for the shareholders and executive management of FedEx). One of the things that characterize Americans is our tendency to think that "we can make things better if we just work hard enough at it". In this instance, what is going on is beyond the capability of an individual to act to change the outcome - it would require collective action to change the course - which simply isn't going to happen. Knowing this, the rational course of action for an individual is to determine how best to minimize the damage - the only thing that can be done is to make preparations to get out of Express and into something else - unless you want a career of being paid a low wage for 35 hours a week, with a huge unpaid break in the middle of your work day.</p><p></p><p><em>Your own source stated how Express intends on getting rid of the career Courier - ATTRITION...</em></p><p></p><p>For those that choose to ride things out till they can take them no more - best of luck. For the others who do have options, don't spend time playing "what if games" and start dealing with the impending reality of Express. Start making plans for a second career and either when the opportunity presents itself to leave Express, or when you choose to no longer work for Express - you'll be that much further along in making progress in your life. That is the best "happy ending" you can realistically hope for. </p><p></p><p>If you want to choose to see "rainbow spotted unicorns" at Express - that is your right. However, if you haven't seen any rainbow spotted unicorns at Express lately (and don't think you ever will), you had better start making plans for yourself. Holding some form of forlorn hope that the IBT will swoop in and unionize Express in the nick of time is akin to thinking that one of those unicorns will appear. Don't think it will happen - so best to either make plans for life after Express, or to dig deep and wait for that slow motion explosion to overtake you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ricochet1a, post: 998436, member: 22880"] I'm here trying to motivate the 20 and 30 something year old Couriers to realize they had better make a plan for themselves to get the hell out. Now if in the process, a majority realize that they had better organize if they don't want to get out, so much the better. For those between 40 and 50, they are in a spot. They have time to start making plans on a second career, but they had better start working on it now. Many in this age bracket are in denial regarding Express. They see the signs of change, but aren't sure what to do. For this group, coming to the realization that the employer they chose sometime in the past (based on a promise with no legal backing) - is in the midst of a process to screw them - is too much to handle. If they were to seriously deal with the issue, the anger would be so intense, that they would have to do something about it. But they don't want to deal with it in the present. So many choose NOT to deal with the issue, and continue working week after week - knowing in the back of their minds that they are going to be seriously dumped on, but not wanting to deal with it in the present. For those over 50, they know they don't have any other options. So they keep their heads down, being more concerned with their own health - than with any other concerns. They know those that are in their 20s and 30s are getting a raw deal, but the 50+ year old Couriers aren't going to risk what they have, in order for those that are young to have it as good as they had it for themselves when they were that age. They got theirs, too damn bad for those who are younger and didn't get the same deal (harsh reality of things). Not all stories have a happy ending. This story won't have a happy ending for those that are with Express. The best option is to get out - there are other employers out there believe it or not. There isn't some "legal trick" that can be pulled out of a hat, to force Fred to act honestly with his wage employees - doesn't exist. The only "trick" wage employees have to get their employers to treat them with some form of respect is to organize (or to be so damn irreplacable to their employer, that their employer has no alternative but to respect them). Given the reality that exists within Express, organization isn't a reaistic option. In theory it exists (Fred constantly brings that point up at every opportunity), but in reality, it simply won't happen. Again, this story isn't going to end well (it will for the shareholders and executive management of FedEx). One of the things that characterize Americans is our tendency to think that "we can make things better if we just work hard enough at it". In this instance, what is going on is beyond the capability of an individual to act to change the outcome - it would require collective action to change the course - which simply isn't going to happen. Knowing this, the rational course of action for an individual is to determine how best to minimize the damage - the only thing that can be done is to make preparations to get out of Express and into something else - unless you want a career of being paid a low wage for 35 hours a week, with a huge unpaid break in the middle of your work day. [I]Your own source stated how Express intends on getting rid of the career Courier - ATTRITION...[/I] For those that choose to ride things out till they can take them no more - best of luck. For the others who do have options, don't spend time playing "what if games" and start dealing with the impending reality of Express. Start making plans for a second career and either when the opportunity presents itself to leave Express, or when you choose to no longer work for Express - you'll be that much further along in making progress in your life. That is the best "happy ending" you can realistically hope for. If you want to choose to see "rainbow spotted unicorns" at Express - that is your right. However, if you haven't seen any rainbow spotted unicorns at Express lately (and don't think you ever will), you had better start making plans for yourself. Holding some form of forlorn hope that the IBT will swoop in and unionize Express in the nick of time is akin to thinking that one of those unicorns will appear. Don't think it will happen - so best to either make plans for life after Express, or to dig deep and wait for that slow motion explosion to overtake you. [/QUOTE]
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