Yeah, I dunno, it happened anyways unfortunately... I don't play around with it anyways in a lake or ocean, as you might get into a spot where floating is not an option, and even mildly degraded swimming ability might not cut it for you.
Not sure how it is now, but it used to be an extremely adversarial relationship between management and labor back when I knew a few drivers. At one time in NYC they painted big numbers on the roof of the truck in white so the spy helicopters they sent around to observe could ID any trucks were camped out in front of a Blarney Stone gin mill not near their routes.
Have you never had a stomach cramp from exercise? Your digestion system needs blood flow to work and if you working your heart and lungs hard, they get priority! If you are really going hard, your brain starts to lose priority too, but I try not to do that. I have had cramps with running or biking and I don't power through them! Its not fun and if you're in a situation like swimming where you can't stop your physical output, I guess some people drown... I don't know if I would or not, and I don't plan on finding out.
Interestingly, in the list of demands from the Teamsters, better or higher pay isn't one of them.
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Sometimes we lose sight that we’re talking about human beings. Again I’ve seen it with my own eyes, a driver (non Union) asking his mgr for a clean vest, and mgr says duly noted will float it up for consideration.Increased pension contributions from UPS ?
All employees want more $$$$. I can’t blame them.
UPS workers vote to authorize strike should contract talks break down
UPS again on Friday said it is confident that the two sides will reach an agreement that provides wins for all involved.
We shall see if the UPS workers are forced to "take the deal" or quit, as happened with rail workers recently.
Sometimes we lose sight that we’re talking about human beings. Again I’ve seen it with my own eyes, a driver (non Union) asking his mgr for a clean vest, and mgr says duly noted will float it up for consideration.
Let’s get real did you know an elementary school principal earns 150k+ and a school superintendent 250-320? A lifeguard in LA, who is a county worker $500k? They’re not asking for that kind of money. I drive with AC whenever the dew point is maybe 58F+ myself.
I just was at a bbq and after a few cold ones one of the guys was bragging his pension was $9000/mo. I think it was in poor taste and I didn’t say anything. Everything gets so charged up these days we forget about what we’re talking about
I’m not innocent years ago at a coffee klatch, I wanted to rile a mgr up so I said I think it’s unfair some people stop paying social security in September. It went over half the peoples’ heads and the guy I was referring to said why do you think that. I think it’s perfectly fine.
Exactly, there is so much that can be done. An Insulated roof painted a light color with LED lighting inside, and the hot exhaust will be replaced eventually with an electric drivetrain. Also, sufficient air exchange and for super hot environments, AC.
Voted by those so called pro union class of people.
California is only 5th for family median income at $80,000 using these four year old numbers and you have to go through about 12 States before you find a significant difference. Ie $75,000.Yes, I’m aware union folks in California make crazy money. Good for them if their contract allows it.
I also get a nice pension with my employer.
June 15th was my 35th anniversary.
But seriously:
I don’t blame any person for wanting better pay and benefits at ANY job, whether it’s union or non union.
Look at the pilots (FedEx, American, Southwest, Delta, United, etc…) in the news recently wanting better pay and benefits.
