I guess they thought being Union members they couldn't be fired..OOPs

[Dawg]

now they have lost high paying jobs as they should have:

http://www.nbcnews.com/business/consumer/ups-brown-gives-pink-slip-250-protesters-n71111

fools

 

[connieb]

now they have lost high paying jobs as they should have:

http://www.nbcnews.com/business/consumer/ups-brown-gives-pink-slip-250-protesters-n71111

fools

UPS has no choice but to hold firm. When one side starts disrespecting a contract - like the worker's did - like the union did - then the agreement in total has no value.

I do feel sorry a little bit for the workers. It seems like the union guy was encouraging them to walk off and the workers probably didn't question the legitimacy of the walk off because the union was sort of sanctioning it.

connie

 

[Alinvegas]

now they have lost high paying jobs as they should have:

http://www.nbcnews.com/business/consumer/ups-brown-gives-pink-slip-250-protesters-n71111

fools

good on UPS. Both sides have to follow the contract. Not just the business.

 

[Marcus Aurelius]

FVCK the Teamsters.

 

[Dawg]

UPS has no choice but to hold firm. When one side starts disrespecting a contract - like the worker's did - like the union did - then the agreement in total has no value.

I do feel sorry a little bit for the workers. It seems like the union guy was encouraging them to walk off and the workers probably didn't question the legitimacy of the walk off because the union was sort of sanctioning it.

connie

yes, that is what it appears why, but, that's why folks shouldn't follow a fool......I guess he's still got his job for getting 250 fired,

 

[Marcus Aurelius]

UPS has no choice but to hold firm. When one side starts disrespecting a contract - like the worker's did - like the union did - then the agreement in total has no value.

I do feel sorry a little bit for the workers. It seems like the union guy was encouraging them to walk off and the workers probably didn't question the legitimacy of the walk off because the union was sort of sanctioning it.

connie

I bet that union official still has a job.

 

[Marcus Aurelius]

I guess we know what Brown can do for the Teamsters, huh

 

[Dawg]

good on UPS. Both sides have to follow the contract. Not just the business.

yep

 

[Arkady]

now they have lost high paying jobs as they should have:

http://www.nbcnews.com/business/consumer/ups-brown-gives-pink-slip-250-protesters-n71111

fools

Taking an action like that requires courage. Everyone knows there's risk involved. But people also know that if businesses think there are no consequences for abusive behaviors, they'll get worse and worse. So, sometimes people like those UPS protestors need to be willing to put their jobs on the line. Thank goodness we still have such heroes in this country. They're holding up a proud tradition dating back to people like Eugene Debs, Samuel Gompers, and other labor patriots. Today, we all enjoy the fruits of such protests by prior generations. Hopefully future generations will enjoy the fruits of protests taking place today!

 

[Dawg]

I bet that union official still has a job.

exactly and 250 don't

 

[Dawg]

Taking an action like that requires courage. Everyone knows there's risk involved. But people also know that if businesses think there are no consequences for abusive behaviors, they'll get worse and worse. So, sometimes people like those UPS protestors need to be willing to put their jobs on the line. Thank goodness we still have such heroes in this country. They're holding up a proud tradition dating back to people like Eugene Debs, Samuel Gompers, and other labor patriots. Today, we all enjoy the fruits of such protests by prior generations. Hopefully future generations will enjoy the fruits of protests taking place today!

"courage" more like acting stupidly and now unemployed. Protesting over one corrupt fired employee.........courage not the correct word.

 

[connieb]

yes, that is what it appears why, but, that's why folks shouldn't follow a fool......I guess he's still got his job for getting 250 fired,

Well, you know its the herd mentality - get a bunch of people all emotionally stirred up and you can get them to do something stupid - like violating their contracts.

 

[EatTheRich]

A contract that prohibits strikes is illegal. Wal-Mart was prosecuted last year for firing workers for going on strike.

 

[connieb]

I bet that union official still has a job.

I am sure he does.

 

[connieb]

A contract that prohibits strikes is illegal. Wal-Mart was prosecuted last year for firing workers for going on strike.

That is a completely different thing.

I am sure there are specific provisions in their CBA to strike. Those conditions were not met. Thus these people couldn't strike when they had their little 90 minute temper tantrum. I hope it was worth it.

connie

 

[Dawg]

Well, you know its the herd mentality - get a bunch of people all emotionally stirred up and you can get them to do something stupid - like violating their contracts.

ark called it "courage"...............pure acting stupidly is what it was........

 

[Dawg]

A contract that prohibits strikes is illegal. Wal-Mart was prosecuted last year for firing workers for going on strike.

walk-out stopping work is not close to your example.

 

[Marcus Aurelius]

A contract that prohibits strikes is illegal. Wal-Mart was prosecuted last year for firing workers for going on strike.

Reread the cited article. UPS does not prohibit strikes. They have an agreed to procedure for them. Agreed to by the union and the owrkers and UPS.

The workers did not follow the procedure. They were fired for it.

Boo fvcking hoo.

 

[Alinvegas]

A contract that prohibits strikes is illegal. Wal-Mart was prosecuted last year for firing workers for going on strike.

You are whistling past the graveyard with your statement. It isn't totally accurate.

 

[Marcus Aurelius]

When does Obama step in to say 'UPS acted stupidly'???