How does UPS Freight keep drivers???

Right-o. I wonder what that next contract will bring. The company has you by the you know whats, and whatever they say goes. When they try to go for the pensions, I guarantee you it goes through because guys that have already been on the job wont give two craps about the guys below them so long as they will still have THEIR pension check coming in.

Honestly, how long you think the pension holds out? They recently took it away from management. Its only natural that they next go after the drivers.

 

I left the job bc I knew it was bull. Im now working with a construction outfit expanding my skill set working dump truck, open deck trailers, and hauling equipment. I have some other apps in in the meantime, so we'll see what pans out. Its not even been a year since I left the military, so I'm still fresh in the game and finding my way.

The guys that have been on the job and have a good amount of years under their belt for freight are either legacy overnite guys or drivers that didnt have to deal with the worsening contracts. I just dont see how they keep new drivers coming in that have to deal with the effects of worsening work conditions negotiated by the union.

 

I hear you. But theres a reason why that contract was voted no by what, 80% of the workforce?? Then for the company to run out the system like it did? Nah, thay doesnt fly with me. They have a two tier system now and a pittance for pay increases. I guess guys should be lucky that that 2400 hour a year requirement didnt go through.

What kills me is the company nor the union EVER let out in writing what the profits for freight are. Whats so hard about putting out statements as per GAAP that show what freight is making per year? Why the smoke and mirrors?

I guess what it comes down to for me as what value do you place on yourself. If you want to get treated like a jerk because you still get scraps from ups's table, then thats fine. I just couldnt see myself devoting my life to a company like that after seeing how they handled the contract situation, and seeing how they treated the workers like slaves.