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<blockquote data-quote="BrownShark" data-source="post: 257036" data-attributes="member: 12148"><p>1997, we walked a picket line in support of one another as coworkers & Teamsters. We stood hand in hand as Ron Carey was at the controls and we listened to what he had to say. Allbeit later the gov. took Mr. Carey down, he had a vision of improvements for all of the Teamster workers at UPS. He did not pin one against the other.</p><p> </p><p>Today, the company has tried to split us up and pin us against one another. Feeder drivers have the least to lose, why would they vote this down?</p><p> </p><p>Package Drivers get $4.00 an hour over 6 years so why worry about part timers.?</p><p> </p><p>Part timers (historically) dont vote on contractual issues with any majority so who listens.</p><p> </p><p>Its always after the fact when people complain, never when there voices can actually be heard. We earned hard fought langauge that protected drivers and this language has been washed away.</p><p> </p><p>Electronic Data from GPS to seat belt and bulkhead door monitoring, electronic devices are being installed into the package cars. This contract does nothing to stop it!</p><p> </p><p>Think about it drivers, Do you want to wait till you are fired before you voice an objection to language that doesnt protect you???</p><p> </p><p>This is the biggest problem with contracts. NoBody wants to read. </p><p> </p><p>They hear what they want to hear and nothing else. A new contract should reflect what actually transpires day to day. It should be written with a syntax that clearly defines what is said and what is meant, not confusing jibberish that only confuses an issue, and furthermore, when three people read it, you get three different explanations.</p><p> </p><p>We need to Unite ladies and gentlemen. We need and should demand that this contract be turned down and the parties at every local call a meeting and discuss each article that needs correction. </p><p> </p><p>If not, we are going to be stuck with language for 5 years and a good percentage of you reading this today as UPSers and Teamsters, will no longer be here because of something in this contract.</p><p> </p><p>As I read all the posts on the threads, I see a split, but that split is a dangerous one.</p><p> </p><p>Of course the Company feels this is a good contract, this goes without saying, But for HOFFA to come out and tell us this is the strongest contract ever??</p><p> </p><p>This has to be a joke. I agree with the original poster on this thread, HOFFA simply accepted what was slid across the table.</p><p> </p><p>This is bad for all of us no matter what our personal opinion. </p><p> </p><p>Read, understand whats at stake with every article, apply the language to yourself and see what could happen and probably will, forget about the $4.00 and VOTE THIS THING DOWN!!</p><p> </p><p>Whats the hurry to accept it? We have plenty of time for corrections.</p><p> </p><p>Peace.<img src="/community/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/group1/thumbup1.gif" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":thumbup1:" title="Thumbup1 :thumbup1:" data-shortname=":thumbup1:" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BrownShark, post: 257036, member: 12148"] 1997, we walked a picket line in support of one another as coworkers & Teamsters. We stood hand in hand as Ron Carey was at the controls and we listened to what he had to say. Allbeit later the gov. took Mr. Carey down, he had a vision of improvements for all of the Teamster workers at UPS. He did not pin one against the other. Today, the company has tried to split us up and pin us against one another. Feeder drivers have the least to lose, why would they vote this down? Package Drivers get $4.00 an hour over 6 years so why worry about part timers.? Part timers (historically) dont vote on contractual issues with any majority so who listens. Its always after the fact when people complain, never when there voices can actually be heard. We earned hard fought langauge that protected drivers and this language has been washed away. Electronic Data from GPS to seat belt and bulkhead door monitoring, electronic devices are being installed into the package cars. This contract does nothing to stop it! Think about it drivers, Do you want to wait till you are fired before you voice an objection to language that doesnt protect you??? This is the biggest problem with contracts. NoBody wants to read. They hear what they want to hear and nothing else. A new contract should reflect what actually transpires day to day. It should be written with a syntax that clearly defines what is said and what is meant, not confusing jibberish that only confuses an issue, and furthermore, when three people read it, you get three different explanations. We need to Unite ladies and gentlemen. We need and should demand that this contract be turned down and the parties at every local call a meeting and discuss each article that needs correction. If not, we are going to be stuck with language for 5 years and a good percentage of you reading this today as UPSers and Teamsters, will no longer be here because of something in this contract. As I read all the posts on the threads, I see a split, but that split is a dangerous one. Of course the Company feels this is a good contract, this goes without saying, But for HOFFA to come out and tell us this is the strongest contract ever?? This has to be a joke. I agree with the original poster on this thread, HOFFA simply accepted what was slid across the table. This is bad for all of us no matter what our personal opinion. Read, understand whats at stake with every article, apply the language to yourself and see what could happen and probably will, forget about the $4.00 and VOTE THIS THING DOWN!! Whats the hurry to accept it? We have plenty of time for corrections. Peace.:thumbup1: [/QUOTE]
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