Everyone striking?

[Evoex]

I DESPISE the union that we’re in.
I don’t have full time hours as that takes a stupid amount of seniority to achieve. I get paid $5-7 less per hour than full timers, yet have to pay the same amount of union dues, as “we get the same benefits.”

As a permanent part-timer, we have to put in for extra time covering routes that aren’t fully staffed before full timers do. Yet, they get to choose which part of the routes they wish to do first. So, it takes us the full 1.75 hours to deliver a junk mail section at regular wage. They get paid 1.75 hours at $45+ per hour, yet it takes only .75 hours to complete (full timers will *NEVER* do a junk mail section… .They get paid $85 for 45 minutes. We get paid $37 for 1.75 hours.

The Canada Post / Union thing is broken and needs major reform, but that will never happen.

My route just got cut by 7.5 hours a week. I’m being forced to transfer to another depot so I can pay my bills. I love the people I work with. It’s a great place for the people. I’ve worked in other depots that are garbage for the interpersonal relations that border on toxic. I hate the fact that I’m being forced out…

ANd yet, there’s a casual worker who’s on disability who is fully capable of working more hours, but simply refuses to because it will cut into her free govt benefits. She’s useless at the job. She covered my route for 1 day - I had someone ask me if I was drunk or hungover the next day.. mail for 3 addresses in their slot. And the union protects her each and every step of the way.

Sigh.

at least you`ve started earning your pension.

 

[nobbie48]

I DESPISE the union that we’re in.
I don’t have full time hours as that takes a stupid amount of seniority to achieve. I get paid $5-7 less per hour than full timers, yet have to pay the same amount of union dues, as “we get the same benefits.”

As a permanent part-timer, we have to put in for extra time covering routes that aren’t fully staffed before full timers do. Yet, they get to choose which part of the routes they wish to do first. So, it takes us the full 1.75 hours to deliver a junk mail section at regular wage. They get paid 1.75 hours at $45+ per hour, yet it takes only .75 hours to complete (full timers will *NEVER* do a junk mail section… .They get paid $85 for 45 minutes. We get paid $37 for 1.75 hours.

The Canada Post / Union thing is broken and needs major reform, but that will never happen.

My route just got cut by 7.5 hours a week. I’m being forced to transfer to another depot so I can pay my bills. I love the people I work with. It’s a great place for the people. I’ve worked in other depots that are garbage for the interpersonal relations that border on toxic. I hate the fact that I’m being forced out…

ANd yet, there’s a casual worker who’s on disability who is fully capable of working more hours, but simply refuses to because it will cut into her free govt benefits. She’s useless at the job. She covered my route for 1 day - I had someone ask me if I was drunk or hungover the next day.. mail for 3 addresses in their slot. And the union protects her each and every step of the way.

Sigh.

A union executive is no different than a corporate CEO. They keep their positions by catering to their major supporters.

 

[nobbie48]

Housing, whether buying or renting is insane. Grocery prices are way up. Fuel is nuts. Trying to get a fair price on any reno is a crap shoot. Dinner and a movie is half a car payment if you can find a car to buy. Travel means getting to a crowded expensive spot without your luggage. Government incompetence and corruption is so rampant they don't even try to hide it anymore. Legislating ethics is like trying to make butter out of skim milk.

As far as everyone striking, it's very understandable. Grab everything you can and hoard it for the future. The corporate concept has moved to the rank and file. Make what you can today and worry about tomorrow when it comes, even if it means biting the hand that feeds you.

The financial gurus used to recommend having six months income in savings in case of an unexpected event. I say six years but most people couldn't last six days.

 

[mimico_polak]

Was just listening to 680 News this morning and apparently there's an incoming strike action from UNIFOR in Detroit against the big 3 manufacturers....

UNIFOR is asking for (all numbers from memory) 46% wage increase over 4 years, a 32hr work week paid as if though it's a 40hr work week

Manufacturers are offering a 14.6% increase over 4 years.

I'm sure there are more to this, and the 46% ask is just a starting number. But...Get ready for more car inventory issues.