Thread: MOU on layoff (company vs. classification

Quote: Originally Posted by webidiot us motor cargo drivers sure do want to see you get it dry.....getting a taste of your own medicine. what's the your o manager won't give you the special treatment you were getting. 2 boards, have to take a lunch at meet point don't get paid for waiting....guess what I do I get paid for all I do and every mile I drive and I do not have to work the dock or any where else when I am...

Quote: Originally Posted by Dockworker What's everyones thinking on barns with two locals? I'm not sure how many there are out there. Absolutely ridiculous. This creates nothing but confusion and a hostel working environment.

us motor cargo drivers sure do want to see you get it dry.....getting a taste of your own medicine. what's the your o manager won't give you the special treatment you were getting. 2 boards, have to take a lunch at meet point don't get paid for waiting....guess what I do I get paid for all I do and every mile I drive and I do not have to work the dock or any where else when I am waiting...wake me when my trailers are ready I...

Quote: Originally Posted by jdtex Class seniority systems Are in effect and working all over the country in Master freight contracts .Just because it works well in a 15 man barn does not mean it will work everywhere. I'm glad its working for you but you will never see it in a hub . Well, we have 50 people in my barn and works quite well. Maybe it isn't for everyone. In referance to 2 locals, well I would pull my hair out.

Quote: Originally Posted by jdtex Very simple it is on page 99 of your pocket contract.Pay close attention to section 1 .I hope this helps some of you guys .Layoffs should be done by company time.Its a no brainer. I asked this in another post, but I'm still wondering, on a single list is seniority by company seniority or transfer date. I'm currently on lay-off based on my transfer date and wonder if the single list would help.

Quote: Originally Posted by Skeeter Do you UPS parcel has one board. NO! When there is a open they transfer just like we can. There is package and feeder. i work out of cgo/057 transfer??? that doesn't exist here anymore, i know a few dock guys that obtained a cdl but are not able to become drivers. they have been told they can't switch unions . they are now 710 and city is 705. the 710 steward said they could become road drivers,...

Quote: Originally Posted by Accelerator This is the best way to resolve most of the problems in the system with seniority. And is the fairest system developed for the union. Class seniority systems Are in effect and working all over the country in Master freight contracts .Just because it works well in a 15 man barn does not mean it will work everywhere. I'm glad its working for you but you will never see it in a hub .

Quote: Originally Posted by BusterNite I have to disagree with you. Seniority should count know matter what. Here is a couple of examples that I have witnessed first hand in the past. .................................................. .......................................... Nobody with seniority should have to beg to get some work especially when your looking at a difference between 1 year and 5,10,20,25 years. Quote: Originally Posted by...

What's everyones thinking on barns with two locals? I'm not sure how many there are out there.

Quote: Originally Posted by brigpilgrim I am opposed to one list because dock, city driver and road driver are not the same job. If I run the road for twenty years and decide I have had enough working nights, I want to be the number one city man for my last five years, is that fair to drivers who have worked the city board for their whole career? What about a city or dock man who wants to build up his earnings for his last 5 years before...