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<blockquote data-quote="ok2bclever" data-source="post: 58862"><p>Diversification into profitable arenas is a good and solid thing as is name recognition although to a lesser degree as that becomes worthless if we do not uphold the reason for the name recognition which is a legacy of great service. </p><p> </p><p>Evolution works both ways as many a species evolved themselves right out of the biosphere and we need to be careful that we don't take one of those branches. </p><p> </p><p>Still, we have a long way to go where we could improve reaction time, etc. </p><p> </p><p>It just seems we are more concentrated on "looking good on paper" than meeting the customer's needs and getting the job done. </p><p> </p><p>Fuel costs are an even playing field. </p><p> </p><p>We pass the cost on to the customer and all competition has to as well or they are soon not a viable business and that will end any competition concerns we may have with them. </p><p> </p><p>Competition has always been there, will always be there. </p><p> </p><p>We get the job done right and it will just always be a thorn in the side rather than a stake through the heart. </p><p> </p><p>Labor. </p><p> </p><p>Yep volumes can be written here. </p><p> </p><p>Some common sense is needed on both sides. </p><p> </p><p>The bottom line from my perspective is we make a pretty good wage and we always have. </p><p> </p><p>However, each year my discretionary income is less. </p><p> </p><p>Each and every year. </p><p> </p><p>I am not saying it's UPS's fault. </p><p> </p><p>The primary factor is the US economical situation and the negative trends that appear to be increasing on all fronts. </p><p> </p><p>Energy costs, general cost of living, skyrocketing health costs, the disintegrating safety nets such as pension and social security, the general investment malaise that most of us have been experiencing for most of the last decade, etc. </p><p> </p><p>I hope there are wise heads involved and not just short sighted greedy ones on both sides, but especially on UPS's side as I see them holding most of the cards. </p><p> </p><p>I think the next contract will be a pivotal one for UPS future viability. </p><p> </p><p>The bottom line is if the income and benefits the workers derive from UPS employment degrades too far relative to alternatives the company suffers a brain and character drain that ultimately becomes terminal to the corporation just as certainly as paying the workers too much. </p><p> </p><p>It is a fine line and not an easily derived one to tread.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ok2bclever, post: 58862"] Diversification into profitable arenas is a good and solid thing as is name recognition although to a lesser degree as that becomes worthless if we do not uphold the reason for the name recognition which is a legacy of great service. Evolution works both ways as many a species evolved themselves right out of the biosphere and we need to be careful that we don't take one of those branches. Still, we have a long way to go where we could improve reaction time, etc. It just seems we are more concentrated on "looking good on paper" than meeting the customer's needs and getting the job done. Fuel costs are an even playing field. We pass the cost on to the customer and all competition has to as well or they are soon not a viable business and that will end any competition concerns we may have with them. Competition has always been there, will always be there. We get the job done right and it will just always be a thorn in the side rather than a stake through the heart. Labor. Yep volumes can be written here. Some common sense is needed on both sides. The bottom line from my perspective is we make a pretty good wage and we always have. However, each year my discretionary income is less. Each and every year. I am not saying it's UPS's fault. The primary factor is the US economical situation and the negative trends that appear to be increasing on all fronts. Energy costs, general cost of living, skyrocketing health costs, the disintegrating safety nets such as pension and social security, the general investment malaise that most of us have been experiencing for most of the last decade, etc. I hope there are wise heads involved and not just short sighted greedy ones on both sides, but especially on UPS's side as I see them holding most of the cards. I think the next contract will be a pivotal one for UPS future viability. The bottom line is if the income and benefits the workers derive from UPS employment degrades too far relative to alternatives the company suffers a brain and character drain that ultimately becomes terminal to the corporation just as certainly as paying the workers too much. It is a fine line and not an easily derived one to tread. [/QUOTE]
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