Going "Viral"

[MrFedEx]

The FedEx presence on BrownCafe has always been fairly small, but has been growing lately, and probably to the point where FedEx is concerned that an employee information network is being formed. That's bad for FedEx because they prefer "mushroom" employees, who are kept in the dark and fed a constant diet of crap. The shills they send to post here say that this site "isn't important", and that it is not monitored by Corporate. BS, because their (the shills) presence here confirms that MEM is concerned.

My suggestion is to give them exactly what they do not want... a highly informed group of employees who start "educating" fellow employees as to the way this organization really operates. Given the latest dose of manure from MEM, it seems like a lot of people are finally taking off the Purple sunglasses, and refusing the Kool-Aid. This is a very promising sign.

You know, it may be too late to prevent The "October Surprise", but there are a lot of things we can do to make it an unpleasant experience for management as well. Please remember, that they are going to lose nothing from this deal, and the aristocracy in Memphis stands to profit quite handsomely. They don't have to do this, but they will because they can cut us down like weeds instead of pointing the finger of blame where it really belongs...at piss-poor management. We didn't buy and refurbish obsolete aircraft or invest in worthless technology...they did. But who always gets to pay for their moronic decisions? That would be us, the hourlies.

As the gay and lesbian movement used to proclaim, "Act Up", and don't take this lying down. I think most of you realize by now that being submissive gets you nothing but more punishment. Like they say, "The floggings will continue until morale improves", which really seems to be the way FedEx thinks employees should be managed.

Start posting information you have because it might be new (and important) to the rest of us. Somewhere, there are memos and emails that would get FedEx in a lot of legal hot water if they went public. If you are in a position to obtain them and let us know, that would be "a good thing", as Martha Stewart likes to say.

Spread the word, and don't be shy about posting your information. We will all be stronger for it.

[DOWNTRODDEN IN TEXAS]

Wonder how long it will take your "friend" to dispute this?

[thedownhillEXPRESS]

Well I know there are many lurkers from my station here.The total bedlam will happen when they go public with the plan, the cool aid drinkers will even look at them in awe questioning their sanity when they come to the realization that in meeting after meeting, people asked if we are losing express saver, and hearing "NO" from district level managers and senior managers who most likely know.They will have quite a storm of bees who won't believe a word of what they say for a long time, and this website can be proud of spreading the word.

[whenIgetthere]

In a meeting with our district director yesterday, he told us that while he is out of the loop. He stated that he has heard rumors about express saver, and eventually 2 day, but not a timeline. Someone mentioned October, but he stated he didn't know dates. On buyouts, he didn't think there would be any for hourlies.

[MrFedEx]

In a meeting with our district director yesterday, he told us that while he is out of the loop. He stated that he has heard rumors about express saver, and eventually 2 day, but not a timeline. Someone mentioned October, but he stated he didn't know dates. On buyouts, he didn't think there would be any for hourlies.

I seriously doubt that an MD would be out of the loop, so he was probably lying...what a surprise. Our MD, whom I have known for many years, has acknowledged "major changes", but won't go beyond that, likely for fear of his job. Most of the MD's are pretty savvy, and are master politicians in their own right. My guess is that seniors and above know exactly what the October plan will be.

[MrFedEx]

Well I know there are many lurkers from my station here.The total bedlam will happen when they go public with the plan, the cool aid drinkers will even look at them in awe questioning their sanity when they come to the realization that in meeting after meeting, people asked if we are losing express saver, and hearing "NO" from district level managers and senior managers who most likely know.They will have quite a storm of bees who won't believe a word of what they say for a long time, and this website can be proud of spreading the word.

I'd really like to see some unification among the couriers. We're not going to get a union, but we don't need to make it easy for them. The "buzz" is growing, and that's good, but talk with no action is inconsequential. This is a done deal, and it is most defintely going to happen, so all of you fence sitters out there need to do something, even if it is as small as getting involved on this site or any others that get information out.

As I have said before, we mean nothing to FedEx, and that means everyone, from the biggest suck-up to the biggest eff-up. If Fred could hire trained monkeys and save a buck, he'd do it. There is no loyalty to us, no concern about the financial impact, and no sense of obligation.

The other night I watched a video from 1983 which celebrated the 10 year anniversary of Express. The one thing that stood out was the fact that the employees initially saved the company and then built it into a huge success. Fred is wiping his ass right now with all of your dedication and loyalty, which means absolutely nothing.

It's high time that everyone realizes this and acts accordingly. There isn't going to be a last minute change of heart (because Fred doesn't have one), and we're all going to get screwed (again) on this deal.

[vantexan]

I'd really like to see some unification among the couriers. We're not going to get a union, but we don't need to make it easy for them. The "buzz" is growing, and that's good, but talk with no action is inconsequential. This is a done deal, and it is most defintely going to happen, so all of you fence sitters out there need to do something, even if it is as small as getting involved on this site or any others that get information out.

As I have said before, we mean nothing to FedEx, and that means everyone, from the biggest suck-up to the biggest eff-up. If Fred could hire trained monkeys and save a buck, he'd do it. There is no loyalty to us, no concern about the financial impact, and no sense of obligation.

The other night I watched a video from 1983 which celebrated the 10 year anniversary of Express. The one thing that stood out was the fact that the employees initially saved the company and then built it into a huge success. Fred is wiping his ass right now with all of your dedication and loyalty, which means absolutely nothing.

It's high time that everyone realizes this and acts accordingly. There isn't going to be a last minute change of heart (because Fred doesn't have one), and we're all going to get screwed (again) on this deal.

At this point the only thing I'm looking to do is get my finances in order before we lose the OT. What else can we do?

[Oat 44]

Our managers and senior are also saying xs and e2 are most likely going away. Additionally, they mentioned something during the belt meeting like Fedex might be adding a overnight service with no commitment time? Cant imagine how that would work. They have been busy with the engineer sending plans back and forth with our district manager for route structure changes. How many routes we can have on road are changing daily depending on what "Magic Eightball" says. First its 2 less on Friday, then no 2 less on Monday and they are experimenting with holding packs that are not committed that day and they do it everyday. Only to change their minds as the number of routes we can run keeps changing. They just put up a sheet now everyday.... informing us of the the changes for the day. Really? Our customers seem more disgruntled as we offer them less consistancy daily. I have heard a lot of complaints about packages that should have been there that are tied up at the hubs and ramps.

[MrFedEx]

Our managers and senior are also saying xs and e2 are most likely going away. Additionally, they mentioned something during the belt meeting like Fedex might be adding a overnight service with no commitment time? Cant imagine how that would work. They have been busy with the engineer sending plans back and forth with our district manager for route structure changes. How many routes we can have on road are changing daily depending on what "Magic Eightball" says. First its 2 less on Friday, then no 2 less on Monday and they are experimenting with holding packs that are not committed that day and they do it everyday. Only to change their minds as the number of routes we can run keeps changing. They just put up a sheet now everyday.... informing us of the the changes for the day. Really? Our customers seem more disgruntled as we offer them less consistancy daily. I have heard a lot of complaints about packages that should have been there that are tied up at the hubs and ramps.

It's ironic that in their insane quest to shave hours, they are alienating customers. The one thing that really distinguished FedEx was outstanding customer service, which is also disappearing rapidly as they do their best to impoverish hourlies. Disgruntled workers do not provide excellent customer service, a fact that seems lost on MEM. It would be poetic justice to have this whole deal explode in Fred's face, as shippers abandon Express because they aren't getting what they pay for. More business for UPS.

[Artee]

At this point the only thing I'm looking to do is get my finances in order before we lose the OT. What else can we do?

Well you better hurry. We just got the axe. Most people below 40 now. A heavy route will be 43 hours per week.