Danny when i say the company i am talking about ups. I understand that if it were the vendor we wouldnt have much of a beef. I have not spent 1 dime in these machines since the change. Imagine paying buck for a cup of coffee that you paid 35 cents for.
Its not the hourlies only that are complaining alot of management is upset over it to, how do you think i was told that ups set the pricing?
The rumor mill says they raised the prices because we fell short on our united way contributions this year and this is how they will make up the difference.
I dont understand how some people say its a waste of resources! the union agents are salary and get paid to represent the contract. Even if the union loses what has been lost?
This sounds like a case of "ron carey-idus". This by no means is a grievable action. The rumor cited is rediculous at best. Sounds like you are talking to the wrong management people.
Indeed, UPS gets a royalty for having ANY machines on the property, like the ATM macines in our hubs, maybe we should file a grievance over the high ATM fees, or we can just do what we do and not use them.
Prices are going up everywhere, these vendors are finding it more difficult to remain competitive in todays market because wholesale prices continue to rise every month.
In addition, more complex machines are being created and the vendors need to try and cover the cost of the new machines by raising prices.
In our hubs, we have the newest complex machines I've ever seen. Prices have gone up about .50 cents per item, but with what I make a year and the frequency that I use the machines, a couple of bucks doesnt bother me.
The grievance, should be handed back to you with a big red unhappy face on it, cause' thats all its worth.
Ron Carey would have grieved a toliet not flushing properly.