Countdown to Contract

[brownboxman]

As we all wait for the powers that be to hammer out the details of our future, jsut curious how the folks out there think the contract will be rsolved.

In years past there have been contract extensions, a strike, and early settlements. Any gut feelings on what will happen this year? Probably way early to tell but I thought I would throw it out there. With the state of the economy still tough, I dont see either side pushing anything too hard. I see an early resolve, maybe June or July.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

The ink will be dry long before August 1st.

 

[over9five]

The ink will be dry long before August 1st.

^^^This.

Probably already is....

 

[bottomups]

Negotiations will be wrapped up by the end of March. Up or down vote soon to follow.

 

[Notretiredyet]

Negotiations will be wrapped up by the end of March. Up or down vote soon to follow.

If it isn't done by the end of March, it's gonna get ugly fast. Neither side wants that to happen.

 

[serenity now]

how long (years) do you think this contract will be?

 

[Brownslave688]

5 or 6

 

[Notretiredyet]

All I'm sure of it will be my last.

 

[curiousbrain]

I expect nothing but the status quo.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

how long (years) do you think this contract will be?

5. It will expire just before the major parts of Obamacare start in 2018.

 

[trickpony1]

5. It will expire just before the major parts of Obamacare start in 2018.

where do you get 2018?
I thought genocide, OOPS!, I mean obamacare was to be in place by 2014........

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

where do you get 2018?
I thought genocide, OOPS!, I mean obamacare was to be in place by 2014........

The initial phase in starts in 2014 but it won't be fully implemented until 2018.

 

[Asskicker]

2018 We are suppose to start getting taxed on the amount of medical we use. It will start showing up on your W2 under DD. Don't settle for a ****ty contract all you Hoffa supporters out there!!! We in 705 got a better contract then all of you did Nationally because Hoffa is a sell out. There is no way in hell he would ever strike against UPS. He's in their pocket...HELLO!!! Wake up people and don't vote yes unless they give us substantial gains. Part-timers stick together. There are more of us then full=timers. Vote NO unless it's a good deal. They have to then come up with something better. DO NOT SETTLE!!!

 

[packageguy]

how long (years) do you think this contract will be?[/QUOT.



I heard 8 to 10 years, I know it's just rumors, the long the better for ups, some want pension increase. Lot of guys I work with have no plans of retiring with ups so they don't care, and yes they are package car drivers........

 

[thessalonian13]

how long (years) do you think this contract will be?[/QUOT.



I heard 8 to 10 years, I know it's just rumors, the long the better for ups, some want pension increase. Lot of guys I work with have no plans of retiring with ups so they don't care, and yes they are package car drivers........

I would love a 9 or 10 year contract. It would be my last. I hope they increase the pension.

 

[Brownslave688]

If its a 9-10 year contract there better be on average at least $1 an hour raise every year. Probably a little more.

It's inevitable that inflation will kick in big time in the next 10 years.

 

[packageguy]

If its a 9-10 year contract there better be on average at least $1 an hour raise every year. Probably a little more.

It's inevitable that inflation will kick in big time in the next 10 years.[/QUOTE

I agree, there are so many rumors I think its going down to the wire, so many unions striking, calling there bluff, time will only tell....

 

[brownboxman]

I would love a 9 or 10 year contract. It would be my last. I hope they increase the pension.

Best way to increase your pension is to add more to your 401k.

 

[slantnosechevy]

2018 We are suppose to start getting taxed on the amount of medical we use. It will start showing up on your W2 under DD. Don't settle for a ****ty contract all you Hoffa supporters out there!!! We in 705 got a better contract then all of you did Nationally because Hoffa is a sell out. There is no way in hell he would ever strike against UPS. He's in their pocket...HELLO!!! Wake up people and don't vote yes unless they give us substantial gains. Part-timers stick together. There are more of us then full=timers. Vote NO unless it's a good deal. They have to then come up with something better. DO NOT SETTLE!!!

I think you'll see some money this time around for you and your fellow part-timers, but it wont be enough to offset the costs you are talking about. Insurance and the costs related to it are the hot topic. I expect everyone will get the same letter that the retirees received a while back. The company is going to force this issue. While I think it's a strike issue others may not. We definitely won't have public opinion on our side this time which is why UPS settled last time.

 

[OptimusPrime]

If its a 9-10 year contract there better be on average at least $1 an hour raise every year. Probably a little more.

It's inevitable that inflation will kick in big time in the next 10 years.

I hope you aren't serious. $43 an hour? Not saying fold the tent and bend over, but jeeze. We are already having competition issues with Fedex, and it's not like our customer service is getting better. Might line your pockets for a few years, but something like that might end up having a bunch of mid term guys swinging in the breeze. Or a newish guy like me unemployed. Not saying our job isn't difficult, but your thoughts have guys working 50 hour weeks making 120k. Would get to the point UPS would just pull the plug on the Teamsters, bring in s making $16 an hour, who are glad to get it. Runner gunners. Bad bad bad.