???? Already have 2 tier wage scale.Would fellow teamster vote a contract that has a 2 tier pay scale?
I assume you mean full/time, and in a heartbeat.Would fellow teamster vote a contract that has a 2 tier pay scale?
I'm not saying that I would vote for it. I'm saying it would pass.hembone let me ask you this would you vote a contract that said all drivers should take a pay cut? or are you just thinking bout yourself
I would say that you are pretty close to what will happen.I expect UPS to ask for a longer progression, 4-5 years, and possibly a two-tier pay scale for new hires(FT Drivers). They will probably offer a large signing bonus 5-10K to bribe current drivers. Part-timers will continue to receive what they usually get, not much of anything.
If a two-tier pkg driver system passes you can count your days because they will be numbered. Harassment and terminations will go through the roof. You will be lucky to limp into retirement. No sense in paying a driver $33+ when UPS can pay a rookie $15-$20 for 5 years and have him max out @ $25.
All just speculation at this point. I look for some rumors to start soon and talk of a new contract finished early like the last one.
IMO there should be no helpers at all, all they do is allow the company to keep full time drivers from being hired. Imagine how many more routes would be built if we all didn't have a helper during peak. There are many inside people willing to get the chance to become full-time, if only for a few months. Then when they had a chance to bid a permanent driver opening, they'de know what it takes and would have a better chance to quailify after waiting years for the chance to do so.
IMO there should be no helpers at all, all they do is allow the company to keep full time drivers from being hired. Imagine how many more routes would be built if we all didn't have a helper during peak. There are many inside people willing to get the chance to become full-time, if only for a few months. Then when they had a chance to bid a permanent driver opening, they'de know what it takes and would have a better chance to quailify after waiting years for the chance to do so.
You did say it is your opinion and you are entitled to that. UpState responded very well with a logical response.
I understand your point of view and desire but UPS is a business and what you suggest is not a viable business decision.
UPS would suspend all guarantees or even refused customer's packages before they would do what you suggest.