UPS Furlough
02-16-2010, 03:34 PM
#291
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Originally Posted by Freightpuppy
Where is he now and what happened to him?
02-16-2010, 05:55 PM
#292
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Originally Posted by Gunter
I don't think the company can send everyone a letter and, after 8 May, keep you on for awhile then furlough you anytime.
If you really do have a 90 day notice of furlough and May 8 reached and no furlough, I think they need to send a new letter with a new 90 day notice.
But I'm not a lawyer so your mileage may vary. Take it to a lawyer before you assume all in the letter is legally doable.
If you really do have a 90 day notice of furlough and May 8 reached and no furlough, I think they need to send a new letter with a new 90 day notice.
But I'm not a lawyer so your mileage may vary. Take it to a lawyer before you assume all in the letter is legally doable.
Its the RLA act, they can pretty much do anything ... then we grieve it.
I hear what you are saying though ...
Years and years from now (when/if we hire again) I think UPS should just include a furlough notification letter in the new hire packet. Just to cover all the bases you know ...
What clowns !
02-16-2010, 06:43 PM
#293
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Originally Posted by 757upspilot
Someday you will sit in the left seat and bore some new hire FO with the story of this time, he/she will nod and think how bitter you must be and why you come to work anymore. He/she will also think that everything is different now and UPS would never do that during their time. You will digress to the stories told to you about no water, no meals, deferred lavs, and fighting for every nickel and benefit that the new hire now enjoys. The new hire six months later will wonder why UPS has jerked him across the table and his pants are down around his ankles, a few seconds later he will understand your story.
02-16-2010, 08:56 PM
#294
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Dude, that is hilarious! And I'm sure it'll happen someday when I'm captain ... like 15 years down the road!
02-16-2010, 09:29 PM
#295
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Originally Posted by FrontSeat
Another optimist... it will be 20 + years
02-16-2010, 09:33 PM
#296
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Optimist
Originally Posted by FrontSeat
Another optimist... it will be 20 + years
02-16-2010, 10:17 PM
#297
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I can feel the love....can you feel it???
02-16-2010, 10:41 PM
#298
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Come on guys cash in the house in the Arctic circle and head with me to land of Sun, Sand, and Burkas ( I mean fun). That's right kids beach front property everywhere and the women know their place.
That's right I am talking about a 20 year career with Emirates Airlines. At least there you will know after your new hire training if you will ever get a command seat because they score you from the begining and have no upgrade by seniority.
That's right Johnny you may be good enough for a flight officer or a cruise captain, but never make command. Unlike UPS where maybe in 15-20 years right before you retire and if enough people die off. After a 3-5 year furlough you can climb those snowy covered steps in the Arctic circle breathing heavy wondering what the hell happened to my career
P.S. This is meant for humor because I am tired of the doom and gloom and chest thumping which is a nice gesture but, will fade quickly after we hit the streets for 3-5 years! (Historical Data from every major airline that furloughs)
That's right I am talking about a 20 year career with Emirates Airlines. At least there you will know after your new hire training if you will ever get a command seat because they score you from the begining and have no upgrade by seniority.
That's right Johnny you may be good enough for a flight officer or a cruise captain, but never make command. Unlike UPS where maybe in 15-20 years right before you retire and if enough people die off. After a 3-5 year furlough you can climb those snowy covered steps in the Arctic circle breathing heavy wondering what the hell happened to my career
P.S. This is meant for humor because I am tired of the doom and gloom and chest thumping which is a nice gesture but, will fade quickly after we hit the streets for 3-5 years! (Historical Data from every major airline that furloughs)
02-17-2010, 05:24 AM
#299
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Originally Posted by Buck92
Exactly! And then I'll be defending myself for working past 70 so I get my 10 yrs in the left seat while the FOs gripe because I was supposed to be gone then. But, hey, it'll be good for me because Medicare and Social Security won't kick in until 75 anyway...
02-17-2010, 05:27 AM
#300
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Originally Posted by Night Eagle
Come on guys cash in the house in the Arctic circle and head with me to land of Sun, Sand, and Burkas ( I mean fun). That's right kids beach front property everywhere and the women know their place.
That's right I am talking about a 20 year career with Emirates Airlines. At least there you will know after your new hire training if you will ever get a command seat because they score you from the begining and have no upgrade by seniority.
That's right Johnny you may be good enough for a flight officer or a cruise captain, but never make command. Unlike UPS where maybe in 15-20 years right before you retire and if enough people die off. After a 3-5 year furlough you can climb those snowy covered steps in the Arctic circle breathing heavy wondering what the hell happened to my career
P.S. This is meant for humor because I am tired of the doom and gloom and chest thumping which is a nice gesture but, will fade quickly after we hit the streets for 3-5 years! (Historical Data from every major airline that furloughs)
That's right I am talking about a 20 year career with Emirates Airlines. At least there you will know after your new hire training if you will ever get a command seat because they score you from the begining and have no upgrade by seniority.
That's right Johnny you may be good enough for a flight officer or a cruise captain, but never make command. Unlike UPS where maybe in 15-20 years right before you retire and if enough people die off. After a 3-5 year furlough you can climb those snowy covered steps in the Arctic circle breathing heavy wondering what the hell happened to my career
P.S. This is meant for humor because I am tired of the doom and gloom and chest thumping which is a nice gesture but, will fade quickly after we hit the streets for 3-5 years! (Historical Data from every major airline that furloughs)
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