The union sold the part timers out.
My first union meeting
- Thread starter UrFellowUpser
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It's tough with the way the system works. Most FTers lived that life as PTers. But then they go FT and leave it all behind. Sure, long hours and family sacrifices. But, bottom line: It becomes a case of "I got mine". The argument then becomes, "Well, PTers should participate more". Because you forget how much the daily focus used to be on just surviving between jobs. Union meetings? No time. You need to have enough in the account next weekend to eat. And you're castigated for it by FTers who forgot or never had the experience.
MyTripisCut
Never bought my own handtruck
Ummmmmm, pretty sure part timers could control a vote more than full timers can. No one to blame but yourselves. Get out and VOTE! Most part timers I talk to about contracts and elections just stare at me with the same glazed over eyes they have while they are chucking misloads into my car.
Poop Head
Judge me.
They don't have the same protection off UPS property.. if you catch my drift
Wally
BrownCafe Innovator & King of Puns
Thank you my fellow part-timers for not voting. I get more that way.
PT Car Washer
Well-Known Member
All part of the plan. The less PT make the more FT outside of progression make. How long do you think this can last? I know, who cares just as long as my $2k check clears every week.
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
Well-Known Member
Wage disparity will be a hot topic in 2018.
UrFellowUpser
Well-Known Member
Man i have alot to learn. Im so wet behind the ears.
TearsInRain
IE boogeyman
inside employees always vote to do the dumbest things anyways so it's not like they're missing much
ManInBrown
Well-Known Member
That's a crock. I do deserve to make $34.17 an hour, and some days I feel like I'm underpaid. As far as the PTer only deserving minimum wage, I didn't tell them to be lazy and not go driving. We've exhausted the PT to FT list. If they don't want to work hard to make a good living, that's on them. Not my fault. I've spoken to loaders and asked why they don't sign the list and go driving. "Heck no. I see what you guys go thru. I'm not working till 8pm every night"
twoweeled
Well-Known Member
Difficult to say. When an actual strike is before us, Butts tend to tighten up A LOT! All the big trash talkin gets reeeeaaal quiet. We do have a lot to lose, but so does the company (no, I didn't consider myself the company). The company is ruthless, organized and will push things to the limit. Unfortunately, we're not very organized or united when the going gets real crappy. It's a tough call nowadays, but looking at the options, and at our future down the road. It looks very dim.I have a theory, what about get these new guys to browncafe, let them read all the discussions, ask questions, see how a lot of guys deal with, and then maybe that will translate into better participation, but if not, at least it gets them on the site. A lot of closet readers on here! It might help in the next contract on a no if the contract sucks!
twoweeled
Well-Known Member
It's getting more difficult, as time goes on, to see the difference between them.
Over 70
Well-Known Member
Sadly I see this truth. Lots of PT'ers just want sups to help them, no one files at all and many drivers come in early off the clock and go over their truck, etc. It's too bad so many people put their personal interests over the greater good for all.
