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<blockquote data-quote="MrFedEx" data-source="post: 1100663" data-attributes="member: 12508"><p>She's right. You should only "recommend" UPS in the abstract. Let's say a customer has had a bad FedEx experience, which is very common these days. You could say something like "perhaps you should investigate using a competitor" or " I'm sorry, but FedEx is no longer able to provide the level of service you expect". I actually <em>do </em>recommend that customers use UPS, but I do it in a way that won't come back to bite me. If I've known the customer long enough, I'll just say something like "Brown is a good color to choose" or something along those lines. Be creative, and don't give them anything they can use against you.</p><p></p><p>She's also right about organizing. Until we have a union, they hold all the cards, which is just the way they like it. If you have a problem that requires a lawyer, by all means, obtain one. Usually, they will work on a contingency if you have a viable case, and consultations are usually free. Other than that, your options are limited, unless you can get others to cooperate on group action, and that's problematic if someone rats you out. Slowing down the belt, watching your packages go by, and taking your time are safe and hard for them to prove. If you can get everyone to shut the belt down to send a message, go ahead, because they are going to take that as a sign you're pissed-off enough to sign cards, and group discipline is hard to do.</p><p></p><p>I have seen or heard of several sorts being shut down, with no disciplinary action taken because they knew it would inflame people further.</p><p></p><p>God, what a hellhole.</p><p></p><p>Be smart, and fight back however you can without unduly exposing yourself.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MrFedEx, post: 1100663, member: 12508"] She's right. You should only "recommend" UPS in the abstract. Let's say a customer has had a bad FedEx experience, which is very common these days. You could say something like "perhaps you should investigate using a competitor" or " I'm sorry, but FedEx is no longer able to provide the level of service you expect". I actually [I]do [/I]recommend that customers use UPS, but I do it in a way that won't come back to bite me. If I've known the customer long enough, I'll just say something like "Brown is a good color to choose" or something along those lines. Be creative, and don't give them anything they can use against you. She's also right about organizing. Until we have a union, they hold all the cards, which is just the way they like it. If you have a problem that requires a lawyer, by all means, obtain one. Usually, they will work on a contingency if you have a viable case, and consultations are usually free. Other than that, your options are limited, unless you can get others to cooperate on group action, and that's problematic if someone rats you out. Slowing down the belt, watching your packages go by, and taking your time are safe and hard for them to prove. If you can get everyone to shut the belt down to send a message, go ahead, because they are going to take that as a sign you're pissed-off enough to sign cards, and group discipline is hard to do. I have seen or heard of several sorts being shut down, with no disciplinary action taken because they knew it would inflame people further. God, what a hellhole. Be smart, and fight back however you can without unduly exposing yourself. [/QUOTE]
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