Please understand one thing. The union members are under attack in the Philadelphia District. The attack has been unrelenting. But it seems like most of us are unaware. This is probably due to most of us doing such a great job that we are just fed up with those of us who don’t.
But this is not the time to mess up. The DRT is deluged with work because if we do make a mistake, management is overcharging us. They continue to break the contract daily. And this is due to the unabashed disregard for the rules by management. But some in management will never care enough to learn the rules, and the rest simply are not very clever.
One response we must employ is to tighten our belts (be our best version of ourselves). We have become lax in our attention to detail. Invariably, we drive around without seat belts fastened, with earbuds clearly in our ears, and continue to call out from work at a rapid rate. Carriers are being fired and hired daily.
Some things are just inexcusable. Many carriers are getting caught up in the misuse of gas cards. In fact, a carrier was approached the other day at a gas station with an offer to fill up his private vehicle for $20 from a person who reportedly had a FedEx card. The thing is, if we get caught doing anything illegal in our uniform, we face removal. Some carriers are selling Arrow Keys, gas cards with passwords, etc. But there are cameras everywhere. And our brethren are just going for the okeydokey. Please do not think there is a shortcut to
success. NALC works hard for you and your rights. Don’t send us to the gun fight with a water pistol!