What's happening with Amazon??

[Mugarolla]

They are union!

With a no strike clause. Only an arbitrator. Better than nothing though.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

If this is true I feel for you. I don't have kids yet but I know lots of people who are only still married because of kids.

I made myself a promise a long time ago that I'd never use my kids as an excuse to stay in a bad marriage. I hope I never have to make that choice.

While the parents may think they are doing the right thing by staying together for the kids, it is usually better to go their separate ways. Kids are resilient and will adapt.

 

[Integrity]

I don't see a current thread about it, but hubby was told this morning that the Amazon contract is gone, so their hub is down 1000 packages/day? He was sent home today for the 3rd day this week.

I know people talk about the "8 hour guarantee" but the only thing they do in this hub (under local 710) for the cover driver position is guarantee you 8 hours of pay IF you work 5 hours or more. There is no "you are guaranteed 8 hours of daily pay just for being a full time employee"

The UPS roller coaster is going to give me an ulcer. Do they typically just lay people off if they lose a contract like that and business is down??? I mean if that happened, what is his future there looking like as a cover driver? (there are about 5 cover drivers under him now, and all have been sent home the last 3 days).

UPSwife0174,

There has been no information in my area, official or rumored, about a change in the Amazon contract.

I apologize, as a long time member of this online community, for the immaturity displayed by some of the comments made by some.

Please be patient with them. I ask you to try not to judge them too harshly.

The BC in a very diverse community.

The membership obviously represents many levels of dysfunctions in personality, relationships, and work lives.

I hope your situation works out for you.

The "Truth" will set you free!

Sincerely,
I

 

[bottomups]

They don't pay the same taxes as normal companies.

There are a hell of a lot of companies out there making a hefty profit that don't pay taxes either. All you need is a good lobyist to get the tax breaks you desire.

 

[TooTechie]

While the parents may think they are doing the right thing by staying together for the kids, it is usually better to go their separate ways. Kids are resilient and will adapt.

It's not just for the kids--it's my selfishness. I don't want to go a week or more without spending time with my little guy.

 

[1989]

Where is turks and caicos, and why dont I know about it? PLEASE dont hate him for having a job you hate, or because you have to go to it. Its called a partnership. We cant all have hummingbirds and unicorns every day.

In my house it's my little ponies and pound puppies... My little girl can't get enough of them.

 

[oldngray]

In my house it's my little ponies and pound puppies... My little girl can't get enough of them.

So does that make you a brony?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bronies:_The_Extremely_Unexpected_Adult_Fans_of_My_Little_Pony

 

[Brownslave688]

UPSwife0174,

There has been no information in my area, official or rumored, about a change in the Amazon contract.

I apologize, as a long time member of this online community, for the immaturity displayed by some of the comments made by some.

Please be patient with them. I ask you to try not to judge them too harshly.

The BC in a very diverse community.

The membership obviously represents many levels of dysfunctions in personality, relationships, and work lives.

I hope your situation works out for you.

The "Truth" will set you free!

Sincerely,
I

 

[ManInBrown]

Received an amazon package today Via surepost delivered by the USPS

Really tees me off. Why do they have OUR work?

 

[Brownslave688]

Received an amazon package today Via surepost delivered by the USPS

Really tees me off. Why do they have OUR work?

Because fedex would have it if they didn't.

 

[wayfair]

Received an amazon package today Via surepost delivered by the USPS

Really tees me off. Why do they have OUR work?

well, if you pay for UPS Saturday Air delivery, it would be our work.

Oh, you signed up for free shipping??? here's your sign

 

[ManInBrown]

well, if you pay for UPS Saturday Air delivery, it would be our work.

Oh, you signed up for free shipping??? here's your sign

Free shipping. HAHAHA. I wish. Prime member but it was not a Prime product. 15 bucks to ship.

 

[Brownslave688]

Free shipping. HAHAHA. I wish. Prime member but it was not a Prime product. 15 bucks to ship.

$15 to ship a surepost package I would call that shipper and demand a refund.

I bet it cost about half that.

 

[1989]

So does that make you a brony?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bronies:_The_Extremely_Unexpected_Adult_Fans_of_My_Little_Pony

No, I'm not a fan

 

[workhorse987]

We didn't lose amazon contract but I know they shut down an amazon warehouse in kansas.

 

[oldngray]

10 Awesome Things You Can Find on Amazon

http://www.bromygod.com/2015/01/30/10-awesome-things-can-find-amazon/

 

[Operational needs]

10 Awesome Things You Can Find on Amazon

http://www.bromygod.com/2015/01/30/10-awesome-things-can-find-amazon/

I wonder if there is anything you CAN'T find on Amazon......

 

[1989]

And think in 1996 amazon got maybe 10 books a week. The lightest delivery any route.

 

[Brownslave688]

We didn't lose amazon contract but I know they shut down an amazon warehouse in kansas.

Weird. There's 2-3 opening in illinois over the next few years.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Radio Shack is preparing to file for bankruptcy and Amazon is reportedly looking to buy some of their stores to establish a retail presence.