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Under the tentative agreement, 140,000 UPS Teamsters will no longer get healthcare coverage through a company plan, beginning Jan. 1, 2014.
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Joe Balkis commented on Joe Balkis's group Teamsters ups contract campaign"part-timers-arent-buying-what-theyre-selling.pdf"
Joe Balkis commented on Joe Balkis's group Solidarity 69"We have a real shot at undoing Citizens United, and the Chamber of Commerce is freaking out.
Tell the new head of the SEC, Mary Jo White, to force corporations to disclose their political spending.
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Joe Balkis commented on Joe Balkis's group Solidarity 69"Please show your support for the journalists and staff at the Los Angeles Times who are willing to quit their jobs if Charles and David Koch purchase the newspaper. Click here to sign the petition.Amidst news that the Koch brothers are considering…"
Joe Balkis commented on Joe Balkis's group C.T.S.C."If you or anyone you know is interested in participating in all or a portion of the May 18-20 March for Education Justice, please RSVP to Lupe Coyle at 312 329 6227. Info is attached. Thanks.
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Joe Balkis commented on Joe Balkis's group Teamsters ups contract campaign"Complete UPS Contract CoverageTeamsters for a Democratic Union has updated our website with more UPS contract coverage and analysis. The latest updates include a new two-page contract summary, FAQs on healthcare changes and more. Click here…"
Joe Balkis commented on Joe Balkis's group Teamsters ups contract campaign" Health Care Concessions: Promises Broken140,000 Teamsters presently in the company plan face big benefit cuts. A leaflet and the FAQs can be downloaded, printed and distributed to Teamsters presently covered by the company health plan.…"
Joe Balkis commented on Joe Balkis's group Teamsters ups contract campaign"The International Union kept members in the dark with an information brownout. Now they’re hitting you with “highlights” and a sales job. TDU is your contract watchdog. Reliable information. Straight talk. No spin.If…"
Joe Balkis commented on Joe Balkis's group Teamsters ups contract campaign"HOME
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UPS Tentative Agreement and Supplements
Download copies of the tentative agreement and available tentative supplemental agreements. We strongly encourage members to read through them. An informed membership…"
Joe Balkis commented on Joe Balkis's group Teamsters ups contract campaign"
By the Numbers
It’s our contract. Get the facts on the proposed new five-year deal with UPS. Read more here."
Joe Balkis commented on Joe Balkis's group Teamsters ups contract campaign"The Health Care Issues
Under the tentative agreement, UPS Teamsters will no longer get healthcare coverage through a company plan, beginning Jan. 1, 2014. This will result in deductibles and out-of-pocket costs for 140,000 UPS Teamsters, including…"
Joe Balkis commented on Joe Balkis's group Teamsters ups contract campaign"
Technology and Discipline
The International Union has put out selective contract “highlights.” To protect ourselves from unfair discipline, UPS Teamsters need the full story."
Joe Balkis commented on Joe Balkis's group Teamsters ups contract campaign"
End Part-Time Poverty
The International Union claims the new contract delivers for part-timers. But check out the fine print. This is a sales job. And part-timers aren’t buying what they’re selling. Read more."
Joe Balkis commented on Joe Balkis's group Teamsters ups contract campaign"
Take Action
UPS Teamsters are getting info and taking action. Got a question on the tentative agreement? Want to join up with Teamsters who are spreading reliable contract info? Now’s the time. Click here.
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Joe Balkis commented on Joe Balkis's group Teamsters ups contract campaign"Join and Support TDU
Contract news you can use is priceless. But it isn’t free. Help keep TDU trucking.
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- At 21:06 on April 3, 2013,
Mick Pickup said… Great to meet you Joe. Workers of the worls Unite!!!!
- At 7:45 on March 19, 2013,
Ron Williams said… Hi Joe...
I'm new to UnionBook, so I'm not yet sure how things work here.
...Ron
- At 17:42 on January 24, 2013,
Iwan Kurniawan said… thank you joe..
- At 2:41 on January 16, 2013, Claire Wylde said…
Hey Joe,
From a Wob in the Bay Area
Greetings FW.
- At 23:53 on December 25, 2012,
Hamad Maqsood Gill said… Hey Joe Balkis, honored of mine to accept me as a friend on UnionBook.Happy to be in touch with you.
- At 23:50 on December 24, 2012, Hamad Maqsood Gill said…
Hey Joe Balkis,I am a Pakistan-based "Pakistan Graphic Art Workers Union"(PGAWU) and "Pakistan Labour Federation".(PLF) Trade Unionists tell me about your Trade Union background and interests.Pleas tell me about your trade union what kind of tread union in U.S.A you are working for and what is your union activities.It"s good to be make contact with each other and we will be involved in action for workers rights and struggles, in the near future. Hamad Maqsood Gill, "Senior Vice President" (PGAWU) and (PLF)."Solidarity" "With Best Regads"
- At 23:08 on December 24, 2012, Hamad Maqsood Gill said…
Hey, "Joe Balkis" it"s nice to see you on UnionBook as a
member. "I WISH YOU"
Heartfelt Christmas! Christmas and New Year wishes for peace and joy.It's
Merry Christmas! Share the spirit of peace and joy on...Wish everyone a joyous Christmas season with this beautiful and elegant...,Hamad Maqsood Gill, "Senior Vice President" (PGAWU) and (PLF).
- At 1:44 on December 14, 2012,
Haji Muhammad Saeed Arian said… please send us your Last report of activities
(Haji Muhammad saeed Arian)
Founder/Secretary GeneralPakistan Labour Federation (PLF)
- At 22:01 on August 21, 2012,
David Jones said…
Greetings from the UK Joe. Good to make contact and thanks for the request.
Things look tough for you and your colleagues. I think we will be involved in action in the near future. Solidarity.
DJ
- At 11:07 on July 9, 2012,
Ira Wechsler said… Yes, and even in the prisons you are often working there for a Fortune 500 company for pennies an hour.
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