Chronic12hrPlanDay
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I have heard rumors that posts that start with "I have heard rumors" are just rumors and nothing else.
I appreciate it. I guess all we can do is hope for the best. I love my job, and I'm not prepared to unload trailers again, and I'm especially not prepaired for a paycut.![]()
Two Words - Get Prepared
I'm not being Mr. Doom & Gloom - I am in the same boat as you - It's just that anyone who says in January "I can't believe the massive lay offs they just had" must be living in a cave. This is the worst overall economy in a VERY long time, and, in some sectors, ever.
There might come a time for that but this is not the time! Ups profited 1.6 billion last quarter, and the auto makers are losing money. Concessions come when the company is down and not makiing a profit. If times are as bad as we are led to believe how come ups is spending money on hiring these dead beat dhl sales reps?Unfortunately, anyone who believes that UPS will ride out the storm or thinks that UPS is "recession proof" is in line for a rude awakening. Businesses are tanking left and right, stocks falling like rocks, unemployment rising and little or no hope in sight. It's going to take a LONG time before we, The USA, get back to where we were. Volume is way down now vs. this time last year. Come January 1st, we will certainly be feeling the storm.
I was tempted to start another thread on the Teamsters vs. UAW. If things got bad for UPS, how many teamsters would be willing to give concessions?
There might come a time for that but this is not the time! Ups profited 1.6 billion last quarter, and the auto makers are losing money. Concessions come when the company is down and not makiing a profit. If times are as bad as we are led to believe how come ups is spending money on hiring these dead beat dhl sales reps?
I was tempted to start another thread on the Teamsters vs. UAW. If things got bad for UPS, how many teamsters would be willing to give concessions?
Ok, We just voted you CEO. What concessions do you want and what are you going to do,what do you guarantee,and what needs to be achieved before we get our concession back? Your up to bat King.
This current contract was never about the hourly wage for me. I was looking at keeping my current medical and looking down the road towards retirement. While split raises suck we as employees are guaranteed to go up $4 an hour putting drivers over $32 an hour. Now add in medical and pension this is a great living.CEO.....First, I want a fleet of personal jets at my disposal. Would like to send some friends and family away on holiday!!!
Like I said before, we aren't there yet and certainly hope we never get there. I was more interested to hear from other teamsters to see if they would be willing to "give back" in order to keep more teamsters working. There will be layoffs. I guess the real question is “Would you be willing to take less, to keep others working?”
CEO.....First, I want a fleet of personal jets at my disposal. Would like to send some friends and family away on holiday!!!
Like I said before, we aren't there yet and certainly hope we never get there. I was more interested to hear from other teamsters to see if they would be willing to "give back" in order to keep more teamsters working. There will be layoffs. I guess the real question is “Would you be willing to take less, to keep others working?”
Last january was the busiest after xmas i have ever seen, we hired 3 new drivers just in the first week because the volume was still almost peak like. Lets hope for the same after this peak.
I believe that we will have a great peak................................................ I think more people will stay home this year looking to save that cost. imo