Fedex Furlough News?
02-12-2009, 05:31 AM
#41
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Nov 2006
Position: 767 FO
Posts: 8,047
Dang, I worked last weekend. Which union do I need to join? AFSCME?
Why should he come to the table with something stronger than special skills? Just because you don't think people should be paid what they are worth or contribute does not mean everyone thinks that way.
Why should he come to the table with something stronger than special skills? Just because you don't think people should be paid what they are worth or contribute does not mean everyone thinks that way.
02-12-2009, 06:47 AM
#42
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Joined APC: Sep 2007
Position: 777 Captain in Training
Posts: 1,457
TimoC,
Was this post a joke ? Please, tell me you were joking. A high and mighty pilot beating down a McDonalds worker because he wants benefits from his employer !!!!!! Damn!!!!!! That seems like a reasonable request to me. You get benefits from your employer, right ? Why would he be any different ? Please come to the table with something stronger than, "...because I am a pilot and have special skills...".
Support your local union. You know, the guys that brought you the weekend,
Rob
Was this post a joke ? Please, tell me you were joking. A high and mighty pilot beating down a McDonalds worker because he wants benefits from his employer !!!!!! Damn!!!!!! That seems like a reasonable request to me. You get benefits from your employer, right ? Why would he be any different ? Please come to the table with something stronger than, "...because I am a pilot and have special skills...".
Support your local union. You know, the guys that brought you the weekend,
Rob
02-12-2009, 08:43 AM
#43
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Jan 2006
Posts: 394
TimoC,
Was this post a joke ? Please, tell me you were joking. A high and mighty pilot beating down a McDonalds worker because he wants benefits from his employer !!!!!! Damn!!!!!! That seems like a reasonable request to me. You get benefits from your employer, right ? Why would he be any different ? Please come to the table with something stronger than, "...because I am a pilot and have special skills...".
Support your local union. You know, the guys that brought you the weekend,
Rob
Was this post a joke ? Please, tell me you were joking. A high and mighty pilot beating down a McDonalds worker because he wants benefits from his employer !!!!!! Damn!!!!!! That seems like a reasonable request to me. You get benefits from your employer, right ? Why would he be any different ? Please come to the table with something stronger than, "...because I am a pilot and have special skills...".
Support your local union. You know, the guys that brought you the weekend,
Rob
Hey, if the consumer is willing to pay $10 for a McD's cheeseburger, then I say benefits for all my friends...
04-02-2009, 04:25 AM
#44
On Reserve
Joined APC: Oct 2006
Position: KC-135/B707-300 Dual
Posts: 10
FEDEX Will Furlough 300
Having flown for 3 airlines the last one being AA I know what furlough is all about. I heard from a FEDEX Capt. that pink slips will be going out, but once again it's another rumor. We are a bunch of suckers in the first place for putting up with all the rumor nonsense. Last year I decided to call it quits and left for Japan. I'm an instructor here and home every night-living across the street from the beach isn't bad either. Hope all you guys keep your jobs and/or find new ones. God Bless
04-02-2009, 04:40 AM
#45
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Joined APC: Sep 2006
Position: Bus Driver
Posts: 521
Having flown for 3 airlines the last one being AA I know what furlough is all about. I heard from a FEDEX Capt. that pink slips will be going out, but once again it's another rumor. We are a bunch of suckers in the first place for putting up with all the rumor nonsense. Last year I decided to call it quits and left for Japan. I'm an instructor here and home every night-living across the street from the beach isn't bad either. Hope all you guys keep your jobs and/or find new ones. God Bless
Kinda like that Flyboy?????
04-02-2009, 04:45 AM
#46
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Having flown for 3 airlines the last one being AA I know what furlough is all about. I heard from a FEDEX Capt. that pink slips will be going out, but once again it's another rumor. We are a bunch of suckers in the first place for putting up with all the rumor nonsense. Last year I decided to call it quits and left for Japan. I'm an instructor here and home every night-living across the street from the beach isn't bad either. Hope all you guys keep your jobs and/or find new ones. God Bless
How's that for a ridiculous rumor. 
Interesting thing is 300 is the number UPS is throwing around. Maybe you were confused about who you were talking to.
04-02-2009, 05:00 AM
#47
Trust but Verify!!
Joined APC: May 2006
Position: MD11 CRA
Posts: 684
Having flown for 3 airlines the last one being AA I know what furlough is all about. I heard from a FEDEX Capt. that pink slips will be going out, but once again it's another rumor. We are a bunch of suckers in the first place for putting up with all the rumor nonsense. Last year I decided to call it quits and left for Japan. I'm an instructor here and home every night-living across the street from the beach isn't bad either. Hope all you guys keep your jobs and/or find new ones. God Bless
04-02-2009, 10:21 PM
#48
On Reserve
Joined APC: Oct 2006
Position: KC-135/B707-300 Dual
Posts: 10
I heard UPS was going to furlough 150-that rumor came from an ex DHL pilot "Last week". The FedEx rumor came from a FedEx CA, but may be a bit dated. I was at Airborne and went to AA because of the DHL rumors, which came true. Here's a good rumor-the economy is going to turn around by the end of 09 and all airlines will be hiring in 2010.
04-02-2009, 10:38 PM
#49
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Position: KC-135/B707-300 Dual
Posts: 10
I was offered a job with FedEx years ago, but having flown night freight I had no interest in doing it any more-I didn't realize what a weird life I was living until I left that kind of flying. On days off I would sleep until 1PM. Advantages: I was hell at parties, No alarm clock, more time off. Disadvantages: Grey pasty appearance, couldn't stand sun light, began craving blood.
Last edited by flyboydc9; 04-02-2009 at 11:36 PM.
04-02-2009, 10:42 PM
#50
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Position: KC-135/B707-300 Dual
Posts: 10
"So touchy about the rumor mill" If Grand Ma stops sending those cookies-even FedEx and UPS night freight "furlough proof" jobs will be lost. They're management and all they care about is profits. Don't worry so much-I heard a rumor Airborne Express is hiring.
Last edited by flyboydc9; 04-02-2009 at 11:02 PM.
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