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<blockquote data-quote="!Retired!" data-source="post: 715759" data-attributes="member: 24309"><p>I knew that, but it was to make a point. Doesn't mean it can't happen here. </p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Ever been to any of the hubs?</strong><span style="color: Red"> I've been to Memphis. You rarely see another plane coming in or out other than FedEX planes (depending on the time of day)</span></p><p><span style="color: Red"></span><strong>There are thousands of truck runs every week that move everything from P1 to Heavyweight.</strong><span style="color: Red"> Not across country. How much of FedEx's business is P1 and P2 vs. UPS Next Day Air and Ground?</span> <span style="color: Red">There's a reason we have 3 times as many planes while they have twice as many trucks.</span></p><p><strong> Second, we are clearly underpaid relative to UPS. Another mis-representation</strong>.<span style="color: Red"> You keep saying we are underpaid relative to UPS. I merely pointed out we are the 2nd highest paid in the industry. </span><span style="color: Red">EVERY industry has 1 company that pays more</span> <span style="color: Red">than others. </span></p><p><strong>Third, DHL and TNT aren't covered by the RLA exemption clause.</strong> <span style="color: Red">That I was not aware of. I did a quick search, but couldn't find my answer</span>. </p><p><strong>It only applies to FedEx Express and is unfair precisely for that reason.</strong> <span style="color: Red">I'm sure Fred would fight <u><strong>FOR</strong></u> UPS to get an RLA exemption<strong>.</strong></span><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Why does Fred get such a special deal?</strong><span style="color: Red"> Better question....why is this such a hot topic all of a sudden, after 36 years. Nobody said anything when FedEx was formed. Could it be the union needs our money to pay the UPS drivers that will be retiring?</span></p><p><strong>If Fred wants to shut union terminals down...let him.</strong> <span style="color: Red">Now your colors show. It's all about me, perfect fit for the union. Who cares about the next guy? You claim to be ready to retire and are doing this for the next guy. Couldn't be further from the truth. Why not retire and go to Washington. You would do more good there than posting here.</span></p><p><span style="color: Red"></span><strong>The problem with a national service is that it doesn't work very well when you can't provide said service. If he shuts-down LAX, for example, I think he might have a big problem on his hands.</strong> <span style="color: Red">Having been with the company for as long as you claim, you should know better. There's always a way around it.</span></p><p><strong>And as long as people like you keep posting crap,</strong><span style="color: Red"> What crap did I post? </span></p><p><span style="color: Red"></span></p><p><span style="color: Red"><span style="color: Black">Bottom line. FedEx is a threat to UPS's business. They'll do/try anything to get an advantage.</span></span></p><p><span style="color: Red"></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="!Retired!, post: 715759, member: 24309"] I knew that, but it was to make a point. Doesn't mean it can't happen here. [B]Ever been to any of the hubs?[/B][COLOR=Red] I've been to Memphis. You rarely see another plane coming in or out other than FedEX planes (depending on the time of day) [/COLOR][B]There are thousands of truck runs every week that move everything from P1 to Heavyweight.[/B][COLOR=Red] Not across country. How much of FedEx's business is P1 and P2 vs. UPS Next Day Air and Ground?[/COLOR] [COLOR=Red]There's a reason we have 3 times as many planes while they have twice as many trucks.[/COLOR] [B] Second, we are clearly underpaid relative to UPS. Another mis-representation[/B].[COLOR=Red] You keep saying we are underpaid relative to UPS. I merely pointed out we are the 2nd highest paid in the industry. [/COLOR][COLOR=Red]EVERY industry has 1 company that pays more[/COLOR] [COLOR=Red]than others. [/COLOR] [B]Third, DHL and TNT aren't covered by the RLA exemption clause.[/B] [COLOR=Red]That I was not aware of. I did a quick search, but couldn't find my answer[/COLOR]. [B]It only applies to FedEx Express and is unfair precisely for that reason.[/B] [COLOR=Red]I'm sure Fred would fight [U][B]FOR[/B][/U] UPS to get an RLA exemption[B].[/B][/COLOR][B] Why does Fred get such a special deal?[/B][COLOR=Red] Better question....why is this such a hot topic all of a sudden, after 36 years. Nobody said anything when FedEx was formed. Could it be the union needs our money to pay the UPS drivers that will be retiring?[/COLOR] [B]If Fred wants to shut union terminals down...let him.[/B] [COLOR=Red]Now your colors show. It's all about me, perfect fit for the union. Who cares about the next guy? You claim to be ready to retire and are doing this for the next guy. Couldn't be further from the truth. Why not retire and go to Washington. You would do more good there than posting here. [/COLOR][B]The problem with a national service is that it doesn't work very well when you can't provide said service. If he shuts-down LAX, for example, I think he might have a big problem on his hands.[/B] [COLOR=Red]Having been with the company for as long as you claim, you should know better. There's always a way around it.[/COLOR] [B]And as long as people like you keep posting crap,[/B][COLOR=Red] What crap did I post? [COLOR=Black]Bottom line. FedEx is a threat to UPS's business. They'll do/try anything to get an advantage.[/COLOR] [/COLOR] [/QUOTE]
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