Originally Posted by
Sideshow Bob
Seriously...and I am sincerely asking:
If we had elected either of the other two choices, do you think (and stipulate which choice and why you agree with):
1) UPS would not have furloughed
2) They would have violated the CBA less
3) We would have made concessions to the existing CBA
4) And if yes to #3, what concessions YOU would have supported
5) In general do you consider UPS to be an honorable company?
Bob,
Thankfully I don't work at Brown, but let me take a crack at your questions, and I'd bet that my answers are in line with what you'll get from other IPA members.
1) UPS would have furloughed, regardless of concessions or monies paid back to them. Why, because they could.
2. No, they would have continued to violate the CBA, at their whim.
3. Unfortunately, Yes, you would have made concessions, because while IPA was trying to look out for it's membership, your company was doing it's usual squeezing of an employee group.
4. Probably no more or no less honorable than any other major corporation.