I don't think you are as cynical as I am (since you think the Teamsters are better than UPS for instance) but it only seems logical that UPS is doing this because it helps the company and it's employees.
The problem is not that there is a shortage of gas but that there is a shortage of electricity to power the gas pumps.
UPS always has good contingency plans and having generators at all operational facilities is a given.
This idea that that for something to be really good, it has to be done in a totally altruistic manner is silly.
What happened to self-engendered good being good for all?
Would be great if I was still working. Going into day 7 with no power. Lines over in Pa. haven't been near as bad as the Jersey coast.UPS is allowing full time hourly employees to purchase gas for their cars at below market rates to employees in NJ. This is a huge help as gas lines in NJ are extremely long with wait times of multiple hours. Pretty nice gesture from the company that will help a lot of people during this crisis.
Would be great if I was still working. Going into day 7 with no power. Lines over in Pa. haven't been near as bad as the Jersey coast.
I'm just glad I put in a generator hookup after last years October's storm. Gonna cost me about 500.00 in gas though before
this is all over.
I was thinking wow how convenient with a contract vote coming up and all.
As of now, just sups and office people are allowed in our area(11/2- East Long Island). They might have to open it up to the employees if they need they man power to make it to work.
Gasoline. I didn't have a propane hookup already. And I don't use propane for anything else.Good move --- propane powered?