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<blockquote data-quote="mrvngrdns" data-source="post: 446952" data-attributes="member: 7204"><p>Not much to add to what already has been said, but I can add this...</p><p></p><p>After the bitter strike in '96 was over, we went back to work, and a few weeks later, a few of us were contacted by local union organizers, who wanted UPS to participate in the local Labor Day Parade, which was, and still is, a big deal in this area. We approached the center manager, and was told that we had his blessing, and could take a P-400, a P-600, and a UPS Feeder to the parade...I'll forever be appreciative of this, he could easily have turned us down, considering the issues of the past few months. We spent hours polishing and cleaning the three vehicles, and got permission to have our families ride with us in the parade. The trucks were organized in small to large order, I drove the P-400. We also got bags of "UPS goodies" to throw to the spectators. I'll never forget turning the first corner, and having people who were in lawn chairs, plus the people who were already standing, raising to give us a rousing standing ovation. This went on for the length of the parade. We had given the labor movement, something to be proud of, and they wanted to show their appreciation. It was a great moment.</p><p></p><p>I will always remember Ron Carey for his insightful leadership during this difficult time, and for believing in us. He was a powerful leader just when we needed it. </p><p></p><p>RIP Ron Carey.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="mrvngrdns, post: 446952, member: 7204"] Not much to add to what already has been said, but I can add this... After the bitter strike in '96 was over, we went back to work, and a few weeks later, a few of us were contacted by local union organizers, who wanted UPS to participate in the local Labor Day Parade, which was, and still is, a big deal in this area. We approached the center manager, and was told that we had his blessing, and could take a P-400, a P-600, and a UPS Feeder to the parade...I'll forever be appreciative of this, he could easily have turned us down, considering the issues of the past few months. We spent hours polishing and cleaning the three vehicles, and got permission to have our families ride with us in the parade. The trucks were organized in small to large order, I drove the P-400. We also got bags of "UPS goodies" to throw to the spectators. I'll never forget turning the first corner, and having people who were in lawn chairs, plus the people who were already standing, raising to give us a rousing standing ovation. This went on for the length of the parade. We had given the labor movement, something to be proud of, and they wanted to show their appreciation. It was a great moment. I will always remember Ron Carey for his insightful leadership during this difficult time, and for believing in us. He was a powerful leader just when we needed it. RIP Ron Carey. [/QUOTE]
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