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<blockquote data-quote="Ricochet1a" data-source="post: 545117" data-attributes="member: 22880"><p>Thank you, thank you, thank you.</p><p> </p><p>This is why I am spending my time passing on all this information. I know my station it is a lost cause, but I also know that by making this information available for those who are furious about what is happening, but are unsure about the reasons why; I can have a positive influence on those elsewhere in the country. I've explained Fred's self-interest, and this is my self interest:to get the Teamsters into as many stations as possible, to create a cascade effect to the other stations that initially don't vote to certify a union. Then I can have a chance at getting my pension back. </p><p> </p><p>I'm not trying to "preach to the choir" as many participants to this list oft do. I'm trying to preach to the congregation (the FedEx frontline employee who is a "lurker" to this list). The choir is going to sign the union card when the time comes, no need to worry about them. I want all those who read this list (the lurker) to have a logical, pragmatic poster who presents facts and informed speculation, and is spurred to action to talk to their fellow employees about what is going on. If I can somehow get a handful of additional people in each station to vote to certify a union late this summer, I will have done my part in getting this situation changed for the better.</p><p> </p><p>I ask that you give the name of the VP and region (if you feel it is safe for you) that gave the information about the non-overnight volume going to Ground. This is the single most critical thing I've been writing about!!! Many posters to this forum don't believe that FedEx is planning to shift non-overnight volume to Ground. This is the FedEx MASTER PLAN!!! I could name names that I've spoken with, but it would blow my cover, and more importantly their cover (thus ending the information flow). If a VP has stated this publically, then no one can doubt my assertions regarding FedEx wanting to go to a almost pure part-time Courier work force. This is CRITICAL!!!</p><p> </p><p>This is why I was trying to stop the bandwagon everyone was seeming to want to jump on a few weeks ago. Everyone was posting that Fred was already defeated, and started opening the champaign. Whoa!!!</p><p> </p><p>FedEx already has a master plan for the future of Express. They've already created a parallel package delivery company with low paid employees getting the volume moved. The only difference between Ground and Express is the use of aircraft by Express as part of its line haul network. The next step is to upgrade the Ground software to handle Express barcodes, to enable scanning of Express packages by Ground "contractors" so they can perform POD's. Express is already implementing the ROADS system, so that Couriers aren't required on the AM sort (once all the bugs are ironed out). When Ground can "handle" Express packages, and Express has the ROADS system fully operational, the full time Courier will no longer be necessary for Express' business plan. A near pure part-time Courier force can be used. One group in the AM, another in the PM. This is Fred's plan to further cut labor costs, and reduce the probability of a union ever getting into Express.</p><p> </p><p>Part-time workers are not "career" by nature, and are easier to intimidate into not becoming union members. Many of the part-timers that I've spoken with are loathe to join the Teamsters. They have this media created image of the Teamster as having a set of brass knuckles in their hip pocket, and a baseball bat in the cab of their truck, and want nothing to do with that "image" they have of the Teamsters. They view their time at FedEx as purely temporary, and don't want to "rock the boat".</p><p> </p><p>This is why I try to argue based upon actual dollars and cents. Both in current wages, and cost of benefits and level of pension funding. When people see hard numbers they can bite into, they tend to be a little more motivated to take action. </p><p> </p><p>So if FedEx is planning to going to a part-time Courier force, what can a current Courier do? Make the decision to sign the union card when the time is right.</p><p> </p><p>If enough stations vote to certify a union late this summer, Fred's plans for FedEx will be seriously impacted. He wasn't planning on fighting this fight again, after he so easily won the last one 12 years ago. From Fred's perspective, he needs another 18 to 24 months to "throw the switch" on the career Courier (non-overnight to Ground, ROADS taking Couriers off the AM sort). If enough stations simultaneously vote to certify a union, Fred will be in a bind. </p><p> </p><p>Express is over 80% of the revenue stream of FedEx Corporation. It it the flagship of FedEx. If anything happens to Express, the other operating companies will have problems just because of the problems of Express. If Express catches the flu, the rest of FedEx will be sick too. Fred simply CANNOT allow any service disruptions with Express. If enough stations certify at the same time, he will be left with the choice of having to buy off the union, or perform a lock out. From his perspective, it is a Catch-22. </p><p> </p><p>If enough stations certify simultaneously, Fred won't be able to plug all the leaks, and the union will have negotiating power to specify that full-time positions MUST be preserved as part of the contract. The Teamsters did this in 97 with UPS, preserviing full-time jobs and limiting the use of part-time labor if enough work was present to utliize a full-time employee.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ricochet1a, post: 545117, member: 22880"] Thank you, thank you, thank you. This is why I am spending my time passing on all this information. I know my station it is a lost cause, but I also know that by making this information available for those who are furious about what is happening, but are unsure about the reasons why; I can have a positive influence on those elsewhere in the country. I've explained Fred's self-interest, and this is my self interest:to get the Teamsters into as many stations as possible, to create a cascade effect to the other stations that initially don't vote to certify a union. Then I can have a chance at getting my pension back. I'm not trying to "preach to the choir" as many participants to this list oft do. I'm trying to preach to the congregation (the FedEx frontline employee who is a "lurker" to this list). The choir is going to sign the union card when the time comes, no need to worry about them. I want all those who read this list (the lurker) to have a logical, pragmatic poster who presents facts and informed speculation, and is spurred to action to talk to their fellow employees about what is going on. If I can somehow get a handful of additional people in each station to vote to certify a union late this summer, I will have done my part in getting this situation changed for the better. I ask that you give the name of the VP and region (if you feel it is safe for you) that gave the information about the non-overnight volume going to Ground. This is the single most critical thing I've been writing about!!! Many posters to this forum don't believe that FedEx is planning to shift non-overnight volume to Ground. This is the FedEx MASTER PLAN!!! I could name names that I've spoken with, but it would blow my cover, and more importantly their cover (thus ending the information flow). If a VP has stated this publically, then no one can doubt my assertions regarding FedEx wanting to go to a almost pure part-time Courier work force. This is CRITICAL!!! This is why I was trying to stop the bandwagon everyone was seeming to want to jump on a few weeks ago. Everyone was posting that Fred was already defeated, and started opening the champaign. Whoa!!! FedEx already has a master plan for the future of Express. They've already created a parallel package delivery company with low paid employees getting the volume moved. The only difference between Ground and Express is the use of aircraft by Express as part of its line haul network. The next step is to upgrade the Ground software to handle Express barcodes, to enable scanning of Express packages by Ground "contractors" so they can perform POD's. Express is already implementing the ROADS system, so that Couriers aren't required on the AM sort (once all the bugs are ironed out). When Ground can "handle" Express packages, and Express has the ROADS system fully operational, the full time Courier will no longer be necessary for Express' business plan. A near pure part-time Courier force can be used. One group in the AM, another in the PM. This is Fred's plan to further cut labor costs, and reduce the probability of a union ever getting into Express. Part-time workers are not "career" by nature, and are easier to intimidate into not becoming union members. Many of the part-timers that I've spoken with are loathe to join the Teamsters. They have this media created image of the Teamster as having a set of brass knuckles in their hip pocket, and a baseball bat in the cab of their truck, and want nothing to do with that "image" they have of the Teamsters. They view their time at FedEx as purely temporary, and don't want to "rock the boat". This is why I try to argue based upon actual dollars and cents. Both in current wages, and cost of benefits and level of pension funding. When people see hard numbers they can bite into, they tend to be a little more motivated to take action. So if FedEx is planning to going to a part-time Courier force, what can a current Courier do? Make the decision to sign the union card when the time is right. If enough stations vote to certify a union late this summer, Fred's plans for FedEx will be seriously impacted. He wasn't planning on fighting this fight again, after he so easily won the last one 12 years ago. From Fred's perspective, he needs another 18 to 24 months to "throw the switch" on the career Courier (non-overnight to Ground, ROADS taking Couriers off the AM sort). If enough stations simultaneously vote to certify a union, Fred will be in a bind. Express is over 80% of the revenue stream of FedEx Corporation. It it the flagship of FedEx. If anything happens to Express, the other operating companies will have problems just because of the problems of Express. If Express catches the flu, the rest of FedEx will be sick too. Fred simply CANNOT allow any service disruptions with Express. If enough stations certify at the same time, he will be left with the choice of having to buy off the union, or perform a lock out. From his perspective, it is a Catch-22. If enough stations certify simultaneously, Fred won't be able to plug all the leaks, and the union will have negotiating power to specify that full-time positions MUST be preserved as part of the contract. The Teamsters did this in 97 with UPS, preserviing full-time jobs and limiting the use of part-time labor if enough work was present to utliize a full-time employee. [/QUOTE]
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