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<blockquote data-quote="Ricochet1a" data-source="post: 1020280" data-attributes="member: 22880"><p>There actually still is time, but it is running out. The amount of time until the "clock runs out" is basically how quickly can Express get DRA implemented nationwide. The reports are mixed, but it appears that Express has a goal of having half of stations online with DRA come May, and the other half a year after that. I've read memos that state that having all stations capable of some DRA activity is required by May. </p><p></p><p>DRA will signal the end of Express' dependence on experienced Couriers. Look at the reports of the Ground contractors sending out their helpers with a map plot of their stops - that is what DRA will bring to Express. Once that capability exists, Express could perform a lockout of any potentially organized Courier craft and there wouldn't be anything they could do about it. </p><p></p><p>I'd put the "out of time" point sometime in January-February. If the IBT had enough signed cards by that point in time, they could petition for an election, have it held, get certification and start the process under RLA to get a strike authorized (yes, at this point in time, a strike would be absolutely necessary). Express wouldn't be far enough in its transformation to easily have a lockout and not have it cost them plenty. </p><p></p><p>After February, time will have run out. Express will have progressed far enough in getting DRA implemented, that they could do a lockout, move non-union represented Couriers around to routes or even stations that have a large union presence - to get volume moved. They'd open up the hiring spigot, get new Couriers in to run fully DRA enabled routes and have the striking Couriers - basically left to rot. </p><p></p><p>So if you are a full time Courier and don't want to leave Express (and don't want to become a part-time Courier 2-3 years from now), you'd better get moving (either towards another career or working to get union cards signed). </p><p></p><p>Debating the shills and stooges here is Fred's game - and he wants to run the clock out so you don't have any option at all left. You'd better starting "playing" like your life depends on it, or go ahead and make plans to throw in the towel at some point in the future. Time is running out for the full-time Couriers.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ricochet1a, post: 1020280, member: 22880"] There actually still is time, but it is running out. The amount of time until the "clock runs out" is basically how quickly can Express get DRA implemented nationwide. The reports are mixed, but it appears that Express has a goal of having half of stations online with DRA come May, and the other half a year after that. I've read memos that state that having all stations capable of some DRA activity is required by May. DRA will signal the end of Express' dependence on experienced Couriers. Look at the reports of the Ground contractors sending out their helpers with a map plot of their stops - that is what DRA will bring to Express. Once that capability exists, Express could perform a lockout of any potentially organized Courier craft and there wouldn't be anything they could do about it. I'd put the "out of time" point sometime in January-February. If the IBT had enough signed cards by that point in time, they could petition for an election, have it held, get certification and start the process under RLA to get a strike authorized (yes, at this point in time, a strike would be absolutely necessary). Express wouldn't be far enough in its transformation to easily have a lockout and not have it cost them plenty. After February, time will have run out. Express will have progressed far enough in getting DRA implemented, that they could do a lockout, move non-union represented Couriers around to routes or even stations that have a large union presence - to get volume moved. They'd open up the hiring spigot, get new Couriers in to run fully DRA enabled routes and have the striking Couriers - basically left to rot. So if you are a full time Courier and don't want to leave Express (and don't want to become a part-time Courier 2-3 years from now), you'd better get moving (either towards another career or working to get union cards signed). Debating the shills and stooges here is Fred's game - and he wants to run the clock out so you don't have any option at all left. You'd better starting "playing" like your life depends on it, or go ahead and make plans to throw in the towel at some point in the future. Time is running out for the full-time Couriers. [/QUOTE]
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