Home
Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
Latest activity
Members
Current visitors
Log in
Register
What's new
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Home
Forums
Brown Cafe UPS Forum
UPS Discussions
The strike that was
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="dannyboy" data-source="post: 328645" data-attributes="member: 484"><p>First off, I voted Carey. I thought he was the better choice. And I am glad he was found not guilty of the charges. </p><p> </p><p>But in the months prior to the strike, I had a real issue with the mafia harrassing drivers and part timers to sign the "strike authorization" forms. </p><p> </p><p>What, the head of the teamsters does not have the authorization to call a strike? Why would he need the authorization to call a strike before we even know what the company is offering? Why not let the rank and file know what the company is actually putting on the table, not some coolaid crap like has been posted about subcontracting delivery work like fedex.</p><p> </p><p>As has been posted by the management side of the board, much of what was gained duing that time could have been gained without the strike. And all involved with the central states issue knew it was not so much if, but when. And how much. If you are honest with yourself, you know that to be true.</p><p> </p><p>I just never had any respect for the way that whole situation was conducted. I had hoped that he would change the face of the teamsters from where it was at when I first joined in 73. Fitz was at the helm I believe.</p><p> </p><p>I made it through two strikes at UPS, the first being several months in 76. The thing that both had in common was that company growth and advancement oppertunities for hourly people took a huge hit both times. Yes, it hurt the company, but it hurt the hourly more.</p><p> </p><p>d</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dannyboy, post: 328645, member: 484"] First off, I voted Carey. I thought he was the better choice. And I am glad he was found not guilty of the charges. But in the months prior to the strike, I had a real issue with the mafia harrassing drivers and part timers to sign the "strike authorization" forms. What, the head of the teamsters does not have the authorization to call a strike? Why would he need the authorization to call a strike before we even know what the company is offering? Why not let the rank and file know what the company is actually putting on the table, not some coolaid crap like has been posted about subcontracting delivery work like fedex. As has been posted by the management side of the board, much of what was gained duing that time could have been gained without the strike. And all involved with the central states issue knew it was not so much if, but when. And how much. If you are honest with yourself, you know that to be true. I just never had any respect for the way that whole situation was conducted. I had hoped that he would change the face of the teamsters from where it was at when I first joined in 73. Fitz was at the helm I believe. I made it through two strikes at UPS, the first being several months in 76. The thing that both had in common was that company growth and advancement oppertunities for hourly people took a huge hit both times. Yes, it hurt the company, but it hurt the hourly more. d [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Home
Forums
Brown Cafe UPS Forum
UPS Discussions
The strike that was
Top