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<blockquote data-quote="Ricochet1a" data-source="post: 555350" data-attributes="member: 22880"><p>FedEx has the protection of the RLA to prevent this. The RLA exists to prevent such actions (service disruptions). The only recourses Express employees have are:</p><p> </p><p>1) Get the RLA status changed, start unionizing stations on a widespread scale.</p><p> </p><p>2) With the RLA status in effect, get 50% of employees in craft to sign union cards at the same time.</p><p> </p><p>3) Accept whatever Fred decides is best for Express employees.</p><p> </p><p>4) Quit.</p><p> </p><p>If #2 was an option, it would've already been done by now. Option #1 is up in the air right now (not looking favorable at this point). Option #3 is acceptable for many employees at this point, not acceptable for many (but not as many who do accept #3). Option #4 is the only sure recourse. </p><p> </p><p>Fred is going to get what he wants one way or another. Unless there is a massive movement to organize RIGHT NOW, Fred will win. He's pulled off the IC charade this long, there is no real sign that he'll be forced to give it up. Having individual employees try to disrupt things without union protection is suicide. FedEx can pull out the warning letter and go "1, 2, 3 you're OUT!". If the RLA status holds, NO Courier should plan on having a job 5 years from now, unless they want a part-time job with no prospects of advancement or retirement. The writing is on the wall.</p><p> </p><p>This is why this is the last chance for employees to have a say in their futures. If the RLA status holds, you might as well start planning on another career, or learn about how Ground operates and become a $13/hr helper. I decided to take option #4 a few years ago. I'm working part-time while getting an advanced degree. I'd like to get the pension back under protection of a contract, but that isn't going to happen, since my station wouldn't vote to certify a union even if the RLA status was changed. I'm going to finish up my Masters' next summer and will really enjoy my last day on road. For those who don't have the same option as I, I really hope the RLA status is changed and they can certify a union. Failing that, I'd suggest on planning on taking option #4 and getting a new career planned.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ricochet1a, post: 555350, member: 22880"] FedEx has the protection of the RLA to prevent this. The RLA exists to prevent such actions (service disruptions). The only recourses Express employees have are: 1) Get the RLA status changed, start unionizing stations on a widespread scale. 2) With the RLA status in effect, get 50% of employees in craft to sign union cards at the same time. 3) Accept whatever Fred decides is best for Express employees. 4) Quit. If #2 was an option, it would've already been done by now. Option #1 is up in the air right now (not looking favorable at this point). Option #3 is acceptable for many employees at this point, not acceptable for many (but not as many who do accept #3). Option #4 is the only sure recourse. Fred is going to get what he wants one way or another. Unless there is a massive movement to organize RIGHT NOW, Fred will win. He's pulled off the IC charade this long, there is no real sign that he'll be forced to give it up. Having individual employees try to disrupt things without union protection is suicide. FedEx can pull out the warning letter and go "1, 2, 3 you're OUT!". If the RLA status holds, NO Courier should plan on having a job 5 years from now, unless they want a part-time job with no prospects of advancement or retirement. The writing is on the wall. This is why this is the last chance for employees to have a say in their futures. If the RLA status holds, you might as well start planning on another career, or learn about how Ground operates and become a $13/hr helper. I decided to take option #4 a few years ago. I'm working part-time while getting an advanced degree. I'd like to get the pension back under protection of a contract, but that isn't going to happen, since my station wouldn't vote to certify a union even if the RLA status was changed. I'm going to finish up my Masters' next summer and will really enjoy my last day on road. For those who don't have the same option as I, I really hope the RLA status is changed and they can certify a union. Failing that, I'd suggest on planning on taking option #4 and getting a new career planned. [/QUOTE]
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