not all locals have lost touch........in my local if a teamster can go to another union company with that company's benefits and of course she/he will keep her/his retirement....many aging teamsters have done that when their ups job becomes too difficult for a number of reasons.......its a fair manner in which to address a variety of situations.......many also end up in the hubs small sort displacing part-timers who totally understand......ups and teamsters can work together to solve situations if both sides are given half a chance.....its not all doom and gloom or the sky is falling here in the north eastern part of out country....