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<blockquote data-quote="Ricochet1a" data-source="post: 1106715" data-attributes="member: 22880"><p>Only the 4 I indicated would have ANY remote interest in Express Couriers. All the rest have different specialties. The Ramp Agents and Mechanics WOULD have real potential options with one of these 4 unions I expanded upon. </p><p></p><p>I know what response you (who would choose to do the inquires) would receive, but you want to spend time looking for that 'third option', here's the short list. </p><p></p><p>All of these unions are AFL-CIO (which the IBT ISN'T under currently), so they would be a bit more willing to enter into 'territory' that is considered IBT turf. NONE of the few other CTW affiliated unions (those aren't listed above) would even think of stepping on IBT turf, so that automatically rules them out. </p><p></p><p>I know the complaining (bitching and moaning) has increased a bit of late, but that's not going to do a damn thing to change your situation. Being in Express is a 'raw deal', no other way to put it. Those that can, should get out as soon as they are able, it is the best move.</p><p></p><p>For those of you unwilling or unable to get out, you really need to make a decision. Are you going to go to the effort to attempt to organize with all the obstacles you face, or are you just going to keep on getting on here and engage in the endless circles of complaining without doing anything about it? </p><p></p><p>Unlike the Ground drivers, you do have the ability to organize - it would be an uphill task, but you do have that option should enough of you decide that you've had enough and want to return the job of Courier into something that can be called a career again. It's up to you. Sitting on the proverbial fence won't do a damn thing; if you are reading this, then YOU have responsibility to take action to do something about your situation. Attempting to wash your hands of any responsibility to do something about your situation (should you choose to leave or stay in Express), is just an exercise in denial. </p><p></p><p>The public-at-large doesn't give a damn about your 'plight'. </p><p></p><p><a href="http://ycharts.com/indicators/average_hourly_earnings" target="_blank">US Average Hourly Earnings</a></p><p></p><p>$23.82 is the 'average' US wage as of this posting. You may think to yourself, "I don't make quite that"... In any "PR campaign", Express would use the top-out wage of Couriers to illustrate that they pay what is considered an 'average' US wage. You know that is 'statistical bunk' - the public will eat it up. FedEx is one of the most 'admired' companies out there. Who in the hell is going to be motivated to do something for the 'poor Couriers of Express' when they work for an admired company and are paid 'average' US wages? Short answer, maybe your mom, that's about it... The others would come back, "If the Express Couriers have a problem, they should unionize; I heard UPS is unionized and they don't complain about what they are being paid". And the 'others' would be absolutely right. You DON'T have the ability to play the 'victim card', everyone out there is taking care of their own problems, don't expect them to do anything about yours - just how it works. </p><p></p><p>You are seeing the reorganization unfold before your eyes each day you go to work. There isn't going to be some 'grand meeting', where a MD gets in front of you and spells out the reorganization with a flow chart - won't happen. They don't want to cause any 'undue alarm' among all those frogs in the kettle of rapidly heating water. Express is and will move slowly, deliberately and with purpose to reorganize Express into an operating company which has the same profit margins as the better performing FedEx Corporation companies. </p><p></p><p>Express is already dumping the salaried bloat in Memphis like I said they could and would do almost 3 years ago. The station vehicle fleet is slowly being converted from the 'standard' 700 cu. ft. vehicles to smaller Sprinter type vehicle with just over half the cargo capacity of the older vehicles. DRA is being run out in stations across the nations, which when perfected, will render the need for an experienced Courier as being unnecessary. Hirings of part-time Couriers are standard, getting replacements for full-time Couriers who leave is an exercise in administrative gymnastics. Customers get shipping quotes that have Express and Ground service as a unified option - and they are choosing Ground more and more often...</p><p> </p><p>It's all before your eyes - you just need to recognize it as such and make a decision as to what you are going to do...</p><p></p><p>Leave, Bendover or Organize. </p><p></p><p>It is your choice, it is your life, it will be your retirement. </p><p></p><p>Choose wisely....</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ricochet1a, post: 1106715, member: 22880"] Only the 4 I indicated would have ANY remote interest in Express Couriers. All the rest have different specialties. The Ramp Agents and Mechanics WOULD have real potential options with one of these 4 unions I expanded upon. I know what response you (who would choose to do the inquires) would receive, but you want to spend time looking for that 'third option', here's the short list. All of these unions are AFL-CIO (which the IBT ISN'T under currently), so they would be a bit more willing to enter into 'territory' that is considered IBT turf. NONE of the few other CTW affiliated unions (those aren't listed above) would even think of stepping on IBT turf, so that automatically rules them out. I know the complaining (bitching and moaning) has increased a bit of late, but that's not going to do a damn thing to change your situation. Being in Express is a 'raw deal', no other way to put it. Those that can, should get out as soon as they are able, it is the best move. For those of you unwilling or unable to get out, you really need to make a decision. Are you going to go to the effort to attempt to organize with all the obstacles you face, or are you just going to keep on getting on here and engage in the endless circles of complaining without doing anything about it? Unlike the Ground drivers, you do have the ability to organize - it would be an uphill task, but you do have that option should enough of you decide that you've had enough and want to return the job of Courier into something that can be called a career again. It's up to you. Sitting on the proverbial fence won't do a damn thing; if you are reading this, then YOU have responsibility to take action to do something about your situation. Attempting to wash your hands of any responsibility to do something about your situation (should you choose to leave or stay in Express), is just an exercise in denial. The public-at-large doesn't give a damn about your 'plight'. [url=http://ycharts.com/indicators/average_hourly_earnings]US Average Hourly Earnings[/url] $23.82 is the 'average' US wage as of this posting. You may think to yourself, "I don't make quite that"... In any "PR campaign", Express would use the top-out wage of Couriers to illustrate that they pay what is considered an 'average' US wage. You know that is 'statistical bunk' - the public will eat it up. FedEx is one of the most 'admired' companies out there. Who in the hell is going to be motivated to do something for the 'poor Couriers of Express' when they work for an admired company and are paid 'average' US wages? Short answer, maybe your mom, that's about it... The others would come back, "If the Express Couriers have a problem, they should unionize; I heard UPS is unionized and they don't complain about what they are being paid". And the 'others' would be absolutely right. You DON'T have the ability to play the 'victim card', everyone out there is taking care of their own problems, don't expect them to do anything about yours - just how it works. You are seeing the reorganization unfold before your eyes each day you go to work. There isn't going to be some 'grand meeting', where a MD gets in front of you and spells out the reorganization with a flow chart - won't happen. They don't want to cause any 'undue alarm' among all those frogs in the kettle of rapidly heating water. Express is and will move slowly, deliberately and with purpose to reorganize Express into an operating company which has the same profit margins as the better performing FedEx Corporation companies. Express is already dumping the salaried bloat in Memphis like I said they could and would do almost 3 years ago. The station vehicle fleet is slowly being converted from the 'standard' 700 cu. ft. vehicles to smaller Sprinter type vehicle with just over half the cargo capacity of the older vehicles. DRA is being run out in stations across the nations, which when perfected, will render the need for an experienced Courier as being unnecessary. Hirings of part-time Couriers are standard, getting replacements for full-time Couriers who leave is an exercise in administrative gymnastics. Customers get shipping quotes that have Express and Ground service as a unified option - and they are choosing Ground more and more often... It's all before your eyes - you just need to recognize it as such and make a decision as to what you are going to do... Leave, Bendover or Organize. It is your choice, it is your life, it will be your retirement. Choose wisely.... [/QUOTE]
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