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<blockquote data-quote="ok2bclever" data-source="post: 55398"><p>Yeah, Hoffa said that.</p><p></p><p>The company also told us this was the greatest contract ever.</p><p></p><p>It was the consensus of all the involved pension funds across the USA that the contribution rate negotiated would be adequate.</p><p></p><p>The market had another couple of bad years, some major contributing companies went out of business and the baby boom generation continued to retire.</p><p></p><p>Obviously all of that made it wrong regarding the Central States fund which is certainly a large one, but hardly the entire USA.</p><p></p><p>Companies <strong>are</strong> cutting and eliminating pensions because of these same issues (skyrocketing medical costs and retirement demographics) <strong>all</strong> over the USA.</p><p></p><p>It's in the papers (not front page) and available for those who wish to search for it, but unless <em>you</em> are personally affected it apparently is not front page news.</p><p></p><p>Our company would be one of them doing so except they cannot because the contract and laws of the USA stop them from making some moves.</p><p></p><p>They are currently working to get the laws of the USA changed regarding this. </p><p></p><p>As far as "After all who makes up the largest part of ITB." it would be those "other small companies".</p><p></p><p>UPS Teamsters represent the single largest group at 14.some percent, but hardly a majority of the total contributing Teamsters.</p><p></p><p>Critical mass?</p><p></p><p>You have to be joking! Take any average center and you can count on one hand with fingers left over the amount of membership that has done anything proactive (even as far as a letter) regarding this issue.</p><p></p><p>Same 'ole, same 'ole, bitch, piss and whine and wait for someone else to fix the problems.</p><p></p><p>Sorry, </p><p></p><p>forgot moan, they moan too, didn't mean to belittle all the things most are willing to do. </p><p></p><p>Realize, those of you who make the effort and take the time to read and post even here (which doesn't take much effort from the comfort of your homes) are in a very very tiny minority.</p><p></p><p>Have you mentioned this site to your fellow workers?</p><p></p><p>How many of those have actually bothered to take the time to come on here, let alone actually post.</p><p></p><p>I only know of one at my center. </p><p></p><p>Hi Bob !(name changed to protect the innocent).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ok2bclever, post: 55398"] Yeah, Hoffa said that. The company also told us this was the greatest contract ever. It was the consensus of all the involved pension funds across the USA that the contribution rate negotiated would be adequate. The market had another couple of bad years, some major contributing companies went out of business and the baby boom generation continued to retire. Obviously all of that made it wrong regarding the Central States fund which is certainly a large one, but hardly the entire USA. Companies [B]are[/B] cutting and eliminating pensions because of these same issues (skyrocketing medical costs and retirement demographics) [B]all[/B] over the USA. It's in the papers (not front page) and available for those who wish to search for it, but unless [I]you[/I] are personally affected it apparently is not front page news. Our company would be one of them doing so except they cannot because the contract and laws of the USA stop them from making some moves. They are currently working to get the laws of the USA changed regarding this. As far as "After all who makes up the largest part of ITB." it would be those "other small companies". UPS Teamsters represent the single largest group at 14.some percent, but hardly a majority of the total contributing Teamsters. Critical mass? You have to be joking! Take any average center and you can count on one hand with fingers left over the amount of membership that has done anything proactive (even as far as a letter) regarding this issue. Same 'ole, same 'ole, bitch, piss and whine and wait for someone else to fix the problems. Sorry, forgot moan, they moan too, didn't mean to belittle all the things most are willing to do. Realize, those of you who make the effort and take the time to read and post even here (which doesn't take much effort from the comfort of your homes) are in a very very tiny minority. Have you mentioned this site to your fellow workers? How many of those have actually bothered to take the time to come on here, let alone actually post. I only know of one at my center. Hi Bob !(name changed to protect the innocent). [/QUOTE]
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