Look, EVERYONE wants to be recognized for going the extra mile. If you look at any top ten company to work for (these are ones with happy employees mind you) they always have perks. Day cares, naps and paid lunches (even for the hourlies) are big ones I've heard of.
In Alberta our managers have a really tough time keeping people within the company since every other company out there offers a shinier promise package and only 8 hours of work. Why work for UPS for $15 to start, be treated like dirt AND be made to work 12 hours a day when you can go down the street and work for $15 an hour with the same, or better, benefits and be home every night by dinner time? It's not like that everywhere but it is here.
I am also not only a Teamster but a UPS employee. Keep in mind that many UPSers on this site also own stock and so therefore do own part of the company. Depending on how long you've been with UPS, I wouldn't be surprised to find out that a few drivers actually own more of the company than you do...If that's the case, wouldn't that mean they should have the ability to take your bonus away if they technically own more of it than you do?
Oh, how's that communism revolution working out for you anyways? Also what about those under age kids from China? They still working hard on your shift for their rice?