[Dr. Sivana]

There was a UPS strike in the mid ‘90s. Christmas season if I recall. It was an inconvenience, but FedEx, DHL and USPS picked up the slack.

[frank ballenger]

Place package on catapult sling and fire away.

https://www.google.com/search?q=catapult+package&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjh9ebV5f3_AhXBMzQIHd9tASQQ0pQJegQIDxAB&biw=1058&bih=486&dpr=1.51

[who knows what evil?]

Teamsters? Are they still a thing?

[Third Person]

FedEx and USPS are brutal to work with, as are the vast majority of common carriers.

UPS is the only truly professional and reliable delivery/ pick-up service for businesses.

[WASCWatch]

Almost all big negotiations are resolved just before or just after the scheduled strike date.

Union has to show their members they are really fighting for them and the company has to show the shareholders they are being tough negotiators.

It’s all for show. Both sides of negotiators already know how it is going to end, so no one should get stressed out about it.

[b4me]

was no a/c in hubs years ago, package handlers would occasionally pass out. I used to run a clipboard for audits, even that was oppressive in summer but you got through it.

drivers for decades did it without a/c. sure it’s nice but not necessary. I am sure those vehicles get crappy gas milage and with a/c and then opening and closing doors frequently = equals a lot of expense.

and climate change believers will complain about the added harm to environment. these teamsters are mostly dem voting anyway if they follow what their union leaders tell them. maybe they are going electric vehicle? even more expense.

[GingisK]

The dreaded FedEx.

[AnAmericanMother]

My dog supply house uses UPS; they sent out an Email yesterday asking everyone to plan accordingly and order needed medicine/supplements right away.

[Stravinsky]

Have had such bad luck with UPS on many fronts. I know it’s an unpopular opinion here, but USPS is the best.

[SamAdams76]

I don’t understand the air conditioning demand. They allow the workers to wear shorts and the windows and doors are all open so they definitely get a nice breeze.

[Secret Agent Man]

I can’t use ups where I am. They really hammer packages in my area. They may be ok/good in other areas, but not mine.

[Dandy]

I worked for a short time for UPS in 1977. They paid me $17.60/hour. Most jobs then paid 3 or 4 dollars per hour. They must be getting 50 now. I was 19 then and quit because I didn’t like the military like environment. I sure enjoyed the pay even the 100 degree summer in Norfolk Va.