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As far as Jim Casey rolling over in his grave, the company has not always given out a physical turkey.Somebody mentioned the Gold Coin, that was actually what was done in the starting years of the company with the idea of purchasing a turkey.Keep in mind people didn't have freezers when the company started.On UPSers there will likely be a blurb about the history of the turkey.I would recomend reading that before being ungrateful and thinking that Casey is rolling over in his grave.The company is not obligated to do anything. It isn't in the contract and certainly wasn't anything that I signed when I started with the company.
pretzel_man
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Are you talking about the bonus that was negotiated as part of your contract?
I've been here over 30 years and that's the only bonus I recall.
As far as turkeys go, I personally liked picking up my turkey. Most feedback I got was that people liked the changed to the voucher.
By the way, the corporate communication that went out on the Turkeys said that it was due to the supplier saying that our order could not be filled due to their facing of "business difficulties".
P-Man
OldUPSDriver
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I believe that back in the mid 60's you were given a voucher for the turkey and it was the norm for the times. Passing out the frozen ones was a pain in the 
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brownmonster
Man of Great Wisdom
I always donate the turkey to the local food pantry. I guess I'll donate the card instead.
Catatonic
Nine Lives
I remember when we got live turkeys but then I am old as dirt.
Covemastah
Hoopah drives the boat Chief !!
15$ will get yah some ammo & some wild turkey!!! lets go hunting LOL
rod
Retired 22 years
rocket man
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You mean the bird flew the coop.
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
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Do yourself a favor and research before you post as you may look like a fool otherwise.
On your sales lead pay stub, you will see an item marked "net sales lead". That is the amount that is put on your card for you to spend. Now, you will notice that the amount under "gross pay" is much higher than the amount under "net sales lead." Why is that? Well, if you take your gross pay and subtract the net sales lead you will find that this number will equal your total taxes for that check. Why is that? Because UPS pays the tax on this so that you get every penny of that sales lead that you are entitled.
Catatonic
Nine Lives
The UPS holiday turkey is a tradition dating back to the early days of the company.
The UPS holiday turkey is a tradition dating back to the early days of the company. Before the holiday turkey, a gold piece, the legal tender of the time, was given to each employee as a symbol of the company's appreciation. The gift was not meant as a bonus for extra work during the holiday season, but rather as recognition for their hard work throughout the year.
As the company grew and the number of employees increased, turkeys replaced the gold pieces as the gift of choice during the 1920s. Originally, the turkeys were delivered to the homes of employees. Later, during the 1930s, the turkeys could be picked up at a butcher shop, either live or dressed. Employees could also have the birds delivered to them at work.
The turkeys were not distributed from 1937 through 1944 due to the effects of the Depression and the rationing of World War II. An article in The Big Idea stated, "The company regrets that because of the increased cost of business operations, heavier taxes, and the likelihood of less volume due to the business recession, it has become necessary to discontinue the practice of distributing Christmas turkeys." During this time, Jim Casey wrote a memo voicing his opinion on the matter: "I am for the turkey idea and whatever the cost is, we should pay it. It's not a question of costs, but something to show that we really feel close to our people. We want to show our appreciation in some way or another."
In December 1945, after World War II was
The UPS holiday turkey is a tradition dating back to the early days of the company. Before the holiday turkey, a gold piece, the legal tender of the time, was given to each employee as a symbol of the company's appreciation. The gift was not meant as a bonus for extra work during the holiday season, but rather as recognition for their hard work throughout the year.
As the company grew and the number of employees increased, turkeys replaced the gold pieces as the gift of choice during the 1920s. Originally, the turkeys were delivered to the homes of employees. Later, during the 1930s, the turkeys could be picked up at a butcher shop, either live or dressed. Employees could also have the birds delivered to them at work.
The turkeys were not distributed from 1937 through 1944 due to the effects of the Depression and the rationing of World War II. An article in The Big Idea stated, "The company regrets that because of the increased cost of business operations, heavier taxes, and the likelihood of less volume due to the business recession, it has become necessary to discontinue the practice of distributing Christmas turkeys." During this time, Jim Casey wrote a memo voicing his opinion on the matter: "I am for the turkey idea and whatever the cost is, we should pay it. It's not a question of costs, but something to show that we really feel close to our people. We want to show our appreciation in some way or another."
In December 1945, after World War II was
tourists24
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Well,, I guess they're is gonna be a lot of happy turkeys this Thanksgiving....
Thanksgiving Turkey - will Survive
Thanksgiving Turkey - will Survive
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Big Babooba
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That bonus was a "signing bonus" (bribe). $1000 to a full timer and $500 to a part timer. If the contract wasn't ratified, you wouldn't get your bribe...er "bonus".
There were times when I didn't need a turkey and would bring it to the food bank or to the church. It gave me a nice feeling knowing that somebody less fortunate might be having a better Christmas. What goes around eventually comes around. Last Thanksgiving, when I was out on comp, I was the recipient of a turkey from somebody who knew my situation. Now I know what it is like from both sides.
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old levi's
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BINGO!
retired2000
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can you really trust ups to give your donated food card to a food bank? if you do donate your card to a food pantry through ups how many of those cards will make into some sups back pocket.
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