UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
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Agreed and to his credit ours does ask for our input, but in the end it is his dispatch, not ours.
Help. Our union stewards are in bed with management
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Agreed and to his credit ours does ask for our input, but in the end it is his dispatch, not ours.
rod
Retired 22 years
At my old center it wasn't the "top senior drivers" who did this. It was a couple of the runner/gunners/skip break/drive 90 mph guys who seemed to always get their way when it came to how the routes were dispatched. Especially one guy who didn't even ask-he would just cut what he didn't want and leave the building. He pretty much dispached himself every day and management said nothing. I never did figure out what he had over them but it had to be somethung good.
Anonymous 10
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Because he really doesn't CARE. He likes to jump on the bandwagon and complain. Misery loves company and its an infectious plague.
Brownslave688
You want a toe? I can get you a toe.
We have a senior driver who pretty much just takes off what he doesn't want to deliver that day and leaves it on the belt. No clue how he gets by with it but he does. Often times he is done at 3:30 to 4 and calling drivers around him asking if they need help so he doesn't get back super early.
stoni24
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oh that's BS! Upstate said it doesn't happen so ur wrong. That doesn't happen!
I guess every center has a Monty Hall or two in it!!These are the same guys who always get hurt or get in an accident,never get into trouble have unlimited sick days!! I wonder what they have to do? Or maybe i dont want to know...LOL
'Lord Brown's bidding'
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Are you being sarcastic? Unless that PDS has run every route (including trips normally cut) he absolutely should involve those whom his decisions involve; in the end it can only make him look good as those running his plan may be more inclined to work with him. I get the feeling I must work in a BOG too, because some of the things i read here.......
rod
Retired 22 years
It probably don't happen in upstates bubble of goodness. On second thought he is always talking about how he gets done early so he must be "that guy" at his center.
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rod
Retired 22 years
Then you would have a true case of the "steward being in bed with management".
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Buck Fifty
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We had this in our center about 8 years ago. A majority vote kicked the loose stewards out and we voted 3 replacements. You must find a lead steward though. One that will keep another brother or steward in line. You just might be that person, your concern makes you a candidate. Definitely keep in mind though, it's a thankless position. Don't lead to make change and then walk out on the change you've made. As far as the comments by Hoax and Upstate, those I would completely ignore. Their obviously still crying over their football games today. A Harbaugh brother Super Bowl should be a good one . If it was the other 2 teams, it would be like listening to them two whispering sweet nothings in each others ears. YAWN !
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anonymous6
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falcons ran out of gas again but this time found no refill.
good for the bookies.
good for the bookies.
Oddly enough my building actually had a Monty Hall for an on car sup...kinda miss him actually.
What'dyabringmetoday???
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Personally, I think it is cool that a union-related thread has made it to four pages. Usually never happens here.
gorilla75jdw
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get involved and start filing on any and all infractions , encourage any coworkers , preferbally with more seniorty than the stewards involved to file . If there is no reasonable or monetary claim to be made , there might not be any infraction , thus only appearing to be a frustrating chain friend events into which your seniorty is not favorable for monetary gain .
Indecisi0n
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Every time I picture my union rep and management in bed together it makes me a little ill.
Lmfao!!!! I can smell the sarcasm in the air. 407 means that it's a thankless job with lots of paperwork and stress for no additional pay.
It's not for everyone. It takes a certain type of person to be a true steward. Hell, I field phone calls off work time by my guys. Sometimes it's about work, sometimes about how to change their oil filter. Whatever people may think about being a steward, to be an effective steward you need balls, smarts and an unwavering dedication to labor.
Anonymous 10
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You were right.
