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<blockquote data-quote="UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)" data-source="post: 680783" data-attributes="member: 12570"><p>First of all, I was a member of Red Sox nation long before it was known as such. The Air Force brought me to New York. My first visit to Fenway was in 1969. I was 8 and went there with my Little League team. We lost to the Royals 11-3 but I didn't care. I have been back three times since, with my kids, and am in awe each time I go. We drive in to Cambridge and take the T.</p><p> </p><p>Secondly, we will actually be getting 7 split raises during the remainder of this contract, including the raise we will be receiving tomorrow. 2013 will be very interesting, to put it mildly, and I think every Teamster had better get used to the word "concession". Our price point is such that we are losing our competitive advantage. I can't tell you how many sales leads I have had come back unsold due to our price point.</p><p> </p><p>Do I think that we would be getting $30/hr with full benefits without the Union? Of course not. Do I think that what we do is worth $30/hr with full benefits. No, I do not, and I think that you will see this point addressed in 2013 with a two-tiered wage system, with a grandfathering clause for current employees with a specific seniority date. I think a more equitable wage would be a top rate somewhere closer to $25/hr w/full benefits or $30/hr with employee contribution toward health and welfare benefits.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="UpstateNYUPSer(Ret), post: 680783, member: 12570"] First of all, I was a member of Red Sox nation long before it was known as such. The Air Force brought me to New York. My first visit to Fenway was in 1969. I was 8 and went there with my Little League team. We lost to the Royals 11-3 but I didn't care. I have been back three times since, with my kids, and am in awe each time I go. We drive in to Cambridge and take the T. Secondly, we will actually be getting 7 split raises during the remainder of this contract, including the raise we will be receiving tomorrow. 2013 will be very interesting, to put it mildly, and I think every Teamster had better get used to the word "concession". Our price point is such that we are losing our competitive advantage. I can't tell you how many sales leads I have had come back unsold due to our price point. Do I think that we would be getting $30/hr with full benefits without the Union? Of course not. Do I think that what we do is worth $30/hr with full benefits. No, I do not, and I think that you will see this point addressed in 2013 with a two-tiered wage system, with a grandfathering clause for current employees with a specific seniority date. I think a more equitable wage would be a top rate somewhere closer to $25/hr w/full benefits or $30/hr with employee contribution toward health and welfare benefits. [/QUOTE]
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