Just made RPCD

[Hot Carl]

Well it's the end of my first week as an RPCD and oooooohh would ya look at that. I don't have enough hours to work tomorrow. What a shame. What am I gonna do with myself?

 

[Brownsocks]

Well it's the end of my first week as an RPCD and oooooohh would ya look at that. I don't have enough hours to work tomorrow. What a shame. What am I gonna do with myself?

Are they asking from the top and forcing from the bottom for this RPCD Saturday work?

 

[Hot Carl]

Are they asking from the top and forcing from the bottom for this RPCD Saturday work?

They are. They're forcing pretty far up the list because we have so many drivers out right now.

 

[Brownslave688]

More like Monday-Saturday with how many drivers we have out right now.

It’s amazing they can’t figure out why all of these guys are hurt or taking FMLA

 

[Netsua 3:16]

It’s amazing they can’t figure out why all of these guys are hurt or taking FMLA

Your building too, huh?

 

[Netsua 3:16]

It’s amazing they can’t figure out why all of these guys are hurt or taking FMLA

Gotta have a strong core to last at this job or your upper body does too much work. I learned that the hard way. But only a few of us actually have the time to work out before or after work. People have kids, most drivers I talk to just want to spend as much time with their family as possible on downtime. It’s amazing, with this job you truly learn the value of time and how much 1 hour can mean

 

[Brownslave688]

Your building too, huh?

I’ve spent almost 20 years in multiple buildings. Unless you have 20 drivers there’s gonna be a guy or 2 out for FMLA or disability virtually all of the time. It’s simply something they have to staff for.

 

[BigUnionGuy]

It’s amazing they can’t figure out why all of these guys are hurt or taking FMLA

Why is that ?

When we had all the high-step, non power steering trucks.... there never seemed to be that many injuries.

 

[NAHimGOOD]

...I'm on it because it's a big dog route they didn't expect to be vacant by the driver bidding out of center and they needed someone they can trust to handle it every day....But yes, I will appreciate it while it lasts. Not taking it for granted. Hoping I'm rpcd by next bid and still nobody wants it again.

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[Netsua 3:16]

Why is that ?

When we had all the high-step, non power steering trucks.... there never seemed to be that many injuries.

Waaaay more employees in the company now, than back in those days. More demand also. I’m also assuming you guys probably spent a lot more time driving rather than moving boxes considering you didn’t have maps telling you where to go.
Also assuming that production standards are much more strenuous now since the company went public.
Also, let’s be honest, people don’t take very good care of themselves in 2021, that includes drivers. The whole industrial athlete thing isn’t really a joke, you gotta invest in yourself physically to last here

 

[Brownslave688]

Waaaay more employees in the company now, than back in those days. More demand also. I’m also assuming you guys probably spent a lot more time driving rather than moving boxes considering you didn’t have maps telling you where to go. Also assuming that production standards are much more strenuous now since the company went public. Also, let’s be honest, people don’t take very good care of themselves in 2021, that includes drivers. The whole industrial athlete thing isn’t really a joke, you gotta invest in yourself physically to last here

Yeah man let’s see. More boxes, bigger boxes, heavier boxes, more stops, more hours, later start time means later nights, 6 day work weeks. Guys delivering out of rentals year round because we won’t buy trucks. Guy being harassed over single call ins because we are under staffed. This leads to more people working while fatigued or not 100%.

But that’s all hard to see from the buffet line.

 

[BigUnionGuy]

But that’s all hard to see from the buffet line.

What's not hard to see from the buffet line is only 22% participated in the strike authorization vote.

And then, only 45% participated in the vote on their own contract.


But don't worry.... OZ is going to fix everything.

And, the members won't have to go hide in the corner. Hell.... they won't even have to vote.

 

[What'dyabringmetoday???]

What's not hard to see from the buffet line is only 22% participated in the strike authorization vote.

And then, only 45% participated in the vote on their own contract.


But don't worry.... OZ is going to fix everything.

And, the members won't have to go hide in the corner. Hell.... they won't even have to vote.

Hates UPSers- loves their money.

 

[BigUnionGuy]

Hates UPSers- loves their money.

Some freight controlled Locals might think that way.

To them.... UPS is easy pickings.

 

[What'dyabringmetoday???]

Some freight controlled Locals might think that way.

To them.... UPS is easy pickings.

Yes- the union has a great track record with freight.

 

[542thruNthru]

But don't worry.... OZ is going to fix everything.

And, the members won't have to go hide in the corner. Hell.... they won't even have to vote.

 

[BigUnionGuy]

Yes- the union has a great track record with freight.

I'm sure you have something to say about it.

So.... make your bed with an opinion, and then I'll tuck you in with the truth.

 

[What'dyabringmetoday???]

I'm sure you have something to say about it.

So.... make your bed with an opinion, and then I'll tuck you in with the truth.

Yes- whatever Big UPS Man says is gospel.

 

[What'dyabringmetoday???]

I'm sure you have something to say about it.

So.... make your bed with an opinion, and then I'll tuck you in with the truth.

If "tucking a male in" is your type of thing, please keep it to yourself and your male friends. Nothing wrong with it but I prefer women.