olroadbeech
Happy Verified UPSer
the pilots that I met on the picket lines in 97 were the BEST guys.
i'll gladly walk with them.
i'll gladly walk with them.
Union Politics - UPS Pilots Union has called for a strike vote!
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ski or die
Ski or Die
"Final Offer". Just like in 97. That's kinda funny. Seems like there was another one shortly after that. And I remember sitting in a meeting with Ron Carey in Louisville, the Pilot's representatives were there, and were 100% backing us if we walked. If they walk, I will bring them sandwiches and drinks while they are on the line. Being retired, I have plenty of time. And they supported our cause.
govols019
You smell that?
You can count on that.
Irishman Collins
Well-Known Member
This should be very interested if the pilots happen to strike. Which I doubt they will. I can almost guarantee that Hoffa and Hall will not support the strike or take any action to give the pilots more leverage.
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
Well-Known Member
Pilots for the major carriers tend to be a tight knit fraternity.
olroadbeech
Happy Verified UPSer
obama will not allow a strike. the only way the pilots have a chance is only the rest of UPS employees stand with them.
most of my co workers cant go a week without a paycheck and the co. knows this.
it dont look good.
most of my co workers cant go a week without a paycheck and the co. knows this.
it dont look good.
BigUnionGuy
Got the T-Shirt
Huh ?
"On Friday, the union said that more than 99% of the pilots who voted said yes, authorizing the Independent Pilots Association’s executive board to request a release from federally mediated negotiations with UPS. If the union chooses to ask for release and it is granted by the mediators, the pilots would be able to strike."
http://www.wsj.com/articles/ups-pilots-union-votes-to-authorize-strike-1445610265
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UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
Well-Known Member
Are you seriously suggesting that if the President does not allow the pilots to walk that the hourlies should walk in solidarity even though the pilots would still be working?
Are you high?
BigUnionGuy
Got the T-Shirt
No.
She is talking about not crossing their picket lines.
Standing in support.... with them. On the picket line.
That's what I think she meant.
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UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
Well-Known Member
I think she is saying that if the pilots walk that we should walk along with them.
olroadbeech
Happy Verified UPSer
sure they can go on strike but will the feds let them?
remember the traffic controllers strike? Reagan fired them and brought in replacements.
correct me if i am wrong. Obama would just have to claim that a UPS pilots strike would disrupt our economy and would not allow it.
remember the traffic controllers strike? Reagan fired them and brought in replacements.
correct me if i am wrong. Obama would just have to claim that a UPS pilots strike would disrupt our economy and would not allow it.
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
Well-Known Member
Correct.
Now what were you trying to say about the hourlies supporting the pilots?
Now what were you trying to say about the hourlies supporting the pilots?
BigUnionGuy
Got the T-Shirt
MAKAVELI
Well-Known Member
Obama is not Regan and the UPS pilots are not federal employees. He's not running again for president and less likely to step in to stop a strike.
Ms.PacMan
Well-Known Member
UPS moves 6% GDP and 2% int'l. It would definitely disrupt the economy but I don't think it will come to a strike.
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
Well-Known Member
Obama would have done the same with the air traffic controllers.
MAKAVELI
Well-Known Member
Doubt it. And that's besides the point. The UPS pilots would not have the same effect on the economy as the air traffic controllers.
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
Well-Known Member
Reagan dropped the hammer in the early '80s. Our skies are much more crowded now. No way Obama or whomever is in the WH would allow an ATC strike.
