Well guys, it’s that time of year again. And I’m pleased to announce that this year we’ll be increasing the steps 1.5%. With snowmageddon 21 we just don’t have the money this year for a step. The Memphis hub basically shut down for a week in February. That really hurt us. Not to mention the added expense of moving all that freight trying to play catch up. On top of the snow/ice disaster, we lost our huge Trump tax cut. It’s been really hard with COVID too... We used your step raise last year to buy “heroes work here” signs for your stations. But the pandemic just hit us hard... with record volume I mean. But you know Express. It’s expensive to move all that additional freight. We’ve been making more money than ever before, but with that comes additional costs. Did I mention it costs money? Oh ya and the TNT purchase we made... Turns out that’s expected to turn a profit in the year 2085. So you see it’s just been hard. But I’m happy to be able to tell you guys that the steps will be increasing 1.5%... the step you’re already on. Here’s a keychain.
2021 October Step Increase
- Thread starter Aquaman
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FedUPSer9816
Full Service
Glad I switched to UPS.
Haha ya they weighed their options and realized a $1,000 bonus could be an extra no step excuse.
AB831
Well-Known Member
Hey, bud. That bonus is going to tide everyone over for at least the next 2 years. Fat Freddy doesn’t spring a nickel on his employees unless he’s buying leverage to use against you later.
Sounds like Fat Freddy needs a new name..... "King Poormouth".
AB831
Well-Known Member
Poor mouthing is a great way of putting it
floridays
Well-Known Member
Nothing happens without thought, at least from those that are paid to think.
Ain’t that the truth. I’ll be complaining about pay on this site for the next 20 years lol.
FedexCares
Well-Known Member
I don’t understand why they implemented the whole step increase program if they never planned to stick to it. I feel like all it has done is create even more disgruntled employees. I remember back when they implemented our senior manager made sure to choose his words carefully by calling it a 10 step program and made no mention of a 10 year program.
A couple couriers called him out asking if this was a 10 year plan and he said it was simply a 10 step plan. All the senior couriers at my station knew right then Fedex would never stick to the plan, but at least some people did get a huge initial pay raise when they implemented the system so it wasn’t all bad.
A couple couriers called him out asking if this was a 10 year plan and he said it was simply a 10 step plan. All the senior couriers at my station knew right then Fedex would never stick to the plan, but at least some people did get a huge initial pay raise when they implemented the system so it wasn’t all bad.
AB831
Well-Known Member
They implemented it for sake of argument and nothing else.
Correct me if I’m wrong but I’m pretty sure the guy that put the step plan in place is gone now lol. Fact is they can’t afford it. And increasing the steps year after year only makes the gaps between larger, which continues to make the steps more expensive and unaffordable for the company. It’s a nightmare for the company I’m sure. And ya they only call it a 10 year plan when they’re speaking to a new hire. I’ve had multiple new drivers tell me the managers specifically told them 10 years. It’s a hiring tool for managers. That’s all.
MAKAVELI
Well-Known Member
What makes you think they can't afford it?
Well that’s what we’re told year after year. Although last October I don’t remember hearing any excuses at all. We just got 2% with no explanation.
Operational needs
Virescit Vulnere Virtus
FedEx has been crying broke for a looong time. It’s all a ploy to get people to believe we need to tighten our belts to save the company. In reality, they just want to increase the quarterly dividends to the shareholders and make sure the corporate jets and perks keep coming. The day I see our executives flying with the little people, is the day I believe we’re in trouble. Until then, ignore the BS they’re feeding you.
Star B
White Lightening
Screw the little people, I think they should be restricted to our airplanes. Shove 'em in the back of a cessna if they have to.
Operational needs
Virescit Vulnere Virtus
Here is our October step increase. It’s literally going to the dogs. Lol.
Fred's Myth
Nonhyphenated American
Wow, that's a big step down from a Chic-Fil-A chicken biscuit. Have you eaten yours yet?
