Strike?

reptij · Nov 2, 2011

Jmsndvs said: ↑

OK, guys and gals. This thread's purpose isn't to debate the pros and cons of a unionized workforce, this thread is meant to get people to think. Certain people have thrown their two cents into the barrel, and obviously it has surprised some that this thread has... in fact turned into something with at least (so far) an amount of quality information within.

As for the grocery strike in california, I was there for it, I was a long time california resident and I knew people on both sides of that fence. This thread needs everyone to put their thinking caps on, and honestly think of how to accomplish the needed change that's required to move the trucking industry forward, both in terms of regulation and pay.

My two cents currently, a movement needs a face, a show of force, demands that need to be met, and a way to accomplish those goals. Oppressed (not to say that all truckers are, there are plenty that are happy with their careers and stations in life) people are like rattlesnakes. They sit idly by until something encroaches on their territory, then they make noise as a warning, and then they strike in order to protect themselves.

The trucking community as a whole, is currently in the stage of making noise, but no one has risen up to be the face of the movement which would be needed, to accomplish the change that needs to occur... When are we going to get together, display a show of force, voice our given right as american citizens and use our free speach, and use our size, diversity and influence as a tool to shape the future? A future that we would vie to be a part of? Instead of letting the few, tread on the many... Without acting out, and using the fangs that we have at our disposal?

What are our demands? What is our mode of leverage? Who or what is going to be the face of this movement? Those are the important questions that need to be answered.
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LOL good luck! Take it to the streets and the airwaves LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD! I wish you well on your endeavour and I hope you find enough like minded and influential people to take up your cause and make a difference. I dont see it happening but please prove me wrong!

Winkjr · Nov 2, 2011

danc694u said: ↑

I wonder why I'm not surprised with your answer ???

SSDD....
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Cause your not a union member you just don't get it.

dancnoone · Nov 2, 2011

Winkjr said: ↑

Cause your not a union member you just don't get it.
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I think we all get it.

I may NOT be union. But the Union has been part of my family, and my past history.

Freedom of choice.......

KANSAS TRANSIT · Nov 2, 2011

Jmsndvs said: ↑

There has been a few threads on this forum over the years about a strike movement. So why has it never been carried out? These mega-carriers hold us under their thumbs, and some of them... Correction, most of them pay their drivers less than minimum wage when miles x cpm / hours = less than $5/hr thats pitiful.

YOU DO HAVE A CHOICE, put everything you have up and take a chance on yourself, buy your own truck, make your own policies, start your own company.

YOU can start making a difference all by yourself, do you have the balls and the brains to carry it out? JMHO
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