My UPS conspiracy theory

[Brownsfan]

I think UPS is using the netflix business approach to streamline their business. If UPS can lose enough customers, then they would have to fire drivers to cover the loss. So now UPS is smaller has a lower overhead and now they can focus on the real money maker, UPS business deliveries. I can see them coming out saying there sorry and that they will resurrect this great company from the wreak it has become.

Well in order to do that we need to lose our union status, so we can be more efficient and more profitable like the old days. So with the union gone they can make top wage $15 dollars an hour. Now, With the money saved in the form operating cost they then start a residential only company like fed ex. This new service would deliver almost 2oo stops a day, in the right area and now even the residential volume is making money.

The last thing on there list will be bringing in the drivers to load their own routes therefore eliminating all part time positions as well as all the part time money spent on healthcare and the like.

I know it sounds crazy, but never, ever, ever doubt the lows these greedy bast***s will go to make or save a buck

 

[Indecisi0n]

Am i missing something here? Does the company not make a profit?

 

[The Blackadder]

I think you are on to something, but, I think the goal UPS has is this. Force a strike in 2013 to break the Union, pay lower wages and health and welfare package.
If this means they lose even up to 50% of the business fine lay of the drivers but now they can lower prices to work to get business back that they lost. WIth lower wages they increase profit and over time.

Also with a weaker union they would be able to really turn the screws on the drivers and force us to work even longer hours, be able to fire the drivers they dont like much easier.

 

[Catatonic]

It is all yours. LOL

I'll pass it along to Scott.

 

[Indecisi0n]

I think you are on to something, but, I think the goal UPS has is this. Force a strike in 2013 to break the Union, pay lower wages and health and welfare package.
If this means they lose even up to 50% of the business fine lay of the drivers but now they can lower prices to work to get business back that they lost. WIth lower wages they increase profit and over time.

Also with a weaker union they would be able to really turn the screws on the drivers and force us to work even longer hours, be able to fire the drivers they dont like much easier.

Sounds like they are taking notes from Verizon's book.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Sounds like they are taking notes from Verizon's book.

We all should be taking notes from Verizon's book.

 

[anonymous6]

darn, you gave it away.

 

[browndevil]

My theory is we will have have a contract in place by the end of summer 2012

 

[moreluck]

My theory is we will have have a contract in place by the end of summer 2012

fingers crossed!!

 

[steward71]

I have said it before and will say it again HOFFA, HOFFA he is our man if he can't friend us managament can. Go Hoffy.

 

[menotyou]

I have said it before and will say it again HOFFA, HOFFA he is our man if he can't friend us managament can. Go Hoffy.

Barney just gave me 'The Look' because I woke him up cuz I was laughing so hard!! LOL!!, again!!

 

[hembone]

You're right it sounds crazy.

 

[hembone]

I think UPS is using the netflix business approach to streamline their business. If UPS can lose enough customers, then they would have to fire drivers to cover the loss. So now UPS is smaller has a lower overhead and now they can focus on the real money maker, UPS business deliveries. I can see them coming out saying there sorry and that they will resurrect this great company from the wreak it has become.

Well in order to do that we need to lose our union status, so we can be more efficient and more profitable like the old days. So with the union gone they can make top wage $15 dollars an hour. Now, With the money saved in the form operating cost they then start a residential only company like fed ex. This new service would deliver almost 2oo stops a day, in the right area and now even the residential volume is making money.

The last thing on there list will be bringing in the drivers to load their own routes therefore eliminating all part time positions as well as all the part time money spent on healthcare and the like.

I know it sounds crazy, but never, ever, ever doubt the lows these greedy bast***s will go to make or save a buck

You're right it sounds crazy

 

[bluehdmc]

We all should be taking notes from Verizon's book.

Yes, the landline end goes on strike and lately I've been hearing ads about "home connect" or something like that from Verizon Wireless, (a non-union company).

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Yes, the landline end goes on strike and lately I've been hearing ads about "home connect" or something like that from Verizon Wireless, (a non-union company).

I was stopped at a red light outside the Verizon facility and had a chance to ask one of the guys if there was any progress--he told me that there has been no movement by either side. Ironically one of our former supervisors who later became a driver is now a Verizon technician walking a picket line.

The Verizon hourlies have been picketing outside of our local Verizon Wireless store, which surprised me as I thought that they were a division of Verizon.

 

[DorkHead]

I think UPS is using the netflix business approach to streamline their business. If UPS can lose enough customers, then they would have to fire drivers to cover the loss. So now UPS is smaller has a lower overhead and now they can focus on the real money maker, UPS business deliveries. I can see them coming out saying there sorry and that they will resurrect this great company from the wreak it has become.

Well in order to do that we need to lose our union status, so we can be more efficient and more profitable like the old days. So with the union gone they can make top wage $15 dollars an hour. Now, With the money saved in the form operating cost they then start a residential only company like fed ex. This new service would deliver almost 2oo stops a day, in the right area and now even the residential volume is making money.

The last thing on there list will be bringing in the drivers to load their own routes therefore eliminating all part time positions as well as all the part time money spent on healthcare and the like.

I know it sounds crazy, but never, ever, ever doubt the lows these greedy bast***s will go to make or save a buck

Everyone is entitled to their own theory, but I do know that creating PTmers to load the trucks was one of the most profitable moves UPS has ever made for this company

 

[Thanksups]

If they lay off drivers then the drivers will take over the preload for top pay which ups wouldn't like

 

[pickup]

darn, you gave it away.

Orangputeh, I am still partial to your theory that aliens run UPS.

 

[pickup]

I was stopped at a red light outside the Verizon facility and had a chance to ask one of the guys if there was any progress--he told me that there has been no movement by either side. Ironically one of our former supervisors who later became a driver is now a Verizon technician walking a picket line.

The Verizon hourlies have been picketing outside of our local Verizon Wireless store, which surprised me as I thought that they were a division of Verizon.

I believe that the Verizon stores are independently owned and operated but the money for the wireless service contracts still go to the coffers of Verizon, (minus whatever sales commission the stores get).

 

[thessalonian13]

I think UPS is using the netflix business approach to streamline their business. If UPS can lose enough customers, then they would have to fire drivers to cover the loss. So now UPS is smaller has a lower overhead and now they can focus on the real money maker, UPS business deliveries. I can see them coming out saying there sorry and that they will resurrect this great company from the wreak it has become.

Well in order to do that we need to lose our union status, so we can be more efficient and more profitable like the old days. So with the union gone they can make top wage $15 dollars an hour. Now, With the money saved in the form operating cost they then start a residential only company like fed ex. This new service would deliver almost 2oo stops a day, in the right area and now even the residential volume is making money.

The last thing on there list will be bringing in the drivers to load their own routes therefore eliminating all part time positions as well as all the part time money spent on healthcare and the like.

I know it sounds crazy, but never, ever, ever doubt the lows these greedy bast***s will go to make or save a buck

When you were writing your thesis, were you also craving lots of munchies and giggling uncontrollably like a little girl? LOL