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<blockquote data-quote="JustTired" data-source="post: 406412" data-attributes="member: 10234"><p>That's true! But it might be to the companies' detriment moreso than the drivers.</p><p> </p><p>I used to work in the auto industry before UPS. My job was to inspect certain parts. The agreed upon (union/company) amount per 8hr shift was 70 pieces. Any more and the union reps would pay you a visit. Any less and it was the companies turn. Well, a person working at a steady (but not overly quick) pace could do the job in 2 hrs. So it made for a long day. Do a little, go goof off, do a little, go goof off. </p><p> </p><p>My point is that when those standards become part of a contract, that is the "law". Anyone willing to go above and beyond will be held accountable by the union. And any changes to the standards will have to be negotiated. </p><p> </p><p>So a fair timestudy would most likely hurt the company if it had to be strictly adhered to. The runners would be harassed by the union. They would fall in line to avoid the conflict. This would most likely force the company to add drivers.</p><p> </p><p>Of course the key is a "fair time study". It would almost have to be done by an independent agent.</p><p> </p><p>I would be skeptical of any study. But, moreso, one that is being done by satellites that are several hundred miles above you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JustTired, post: 406412, member: 10234"] That's true! But it might be to the companies' detriment moreso than the drivers. I used to work in the auto industry before UPS. My job was to inspect certain parts. The agreed upon (union/company) amount per 8hr shift was 70 pieces. Any more and the union reps would pay you a visit. Any less and it was the companies turn. Well, a person working at a steady (but not overly quick) pace could do the job in 2 hrs. So it made for a long day. Do a little, go goof off, do a little, go goof off. My point is that when those standards become part of a contract, that is the "law". Anyone willing to go above and beyond will be held accountable by the union. And any changes to the standards will have to be negotiated. So a fair timestudy would most likely hurt the company if it had to be strictly adhered to. The runners would be harassed by the union. They would fall in line to avoid the conflict. This would most likely force the company to add drivers. Of course the key is a "fair time study". It would almost have to be done by an independent agent. I would be skeptical of any study. But, moreso, one that is being done by satellites that are several hundred miles above you. [/QUOTE]
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