The Cuts Are Coming

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

Wear suspenders?

I'll tell you tomorrow

 

[Brownwind]

The job loss lottery starts. Huge cuts in domestic hubs and international cutting like hell. Watch out.

Remember that most on this thread are retired. Others are just reading and getting entertained by the panic.

I’m looking forward to some burner weeks during spring break

Most of the guys taking weeks off are making pretty decent money doing their side hustle. So much work out there for those that want it.

 

[Brownwind]

Network optimization, low package volume, overstaffing, and increasing wages are all contributing factors.
In order to manage the surge in volume during the COVID phase, UPS expanded its workforce. We have been reworking our network to operate more effectively at the same time. We are lowering the head numbers while things get back to normal in an effort to preserve our profitability. This is essential since our workforce levels can no longer be supported by the volume. Furthermore, labor costs have gone up since COVID. Regarding the new contract, UPS agreed to a front-end loaded arrangement at a time when packages were declining. Even while it played a role, the new contract was not the only factor in the layoffs that occurred.

Welcome back.

 

[KearsargeCoop]

Wear suspenders?

Yeah to hold up his old saggy sack

 

[Thebrownblob]

So take from the Central if another fund needs it. Ok.

Ok

 

[Thebrownblob]

I'm sure it is.

You're not one of those grossly obese feeder drivers that chain smokes and wears a headset.

Define grossly?

 

[dudebro]

It didn't stop them from raising a dividend again though...

How big was your check this quarter?

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

How big was your check this quarter?

I sold all my stocks

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

Define grossly?

Go look in the mirror and that will be your definition

 

[burrheadd]

Is it a win if you take from some Teamsters to give to others?

 

[burrheadd]

So take from the Central if another fund needs it. Ok.

 

[SorryLazyPOS]

They have 5 more on layoff here for next week.

 

[Brownwind]

Hopefully the lower guys are smart enough to take note of the language in their local supplement. Fortunately they have options and side hustles.
On a side note. Remember last year when us old guys were mocked because we suggested not getting the new truck until they were through progressing. Fortunately many listened and now don’t have big payments on part time wages.

 

[TSB]

Wear suspenders?

Depends

 

[728ups]

I guess you won't be visiting any place that has a manager!

Heck, those managers have to wear a tie to work. You can tell that ain’t UPS!

 

[HarryWarden]

Historic contract.

You think they forgot to include “no layoffs ever” in the contract or something?

 

[HarryWarden]

You’re not even union

 

[HarryWarden]

Whatever you say. My situation is fine. Not the one whining about work all the time on the internet. Now get in there and deliver those boxes!

You’re still whining though.

 

[UnionStrong]

You’re still whining though.

And you’re not…..k

 

[SorryLazyPOS]