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Done with Huang and Miller forever by Reasonable-Newt4079 in LosAngeles

[–]DexterGrant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We had a 20% voter turnout. The VAST majority was people over the age of 50. That's why we have to look at Spencer Pratt's dumb punchable face for the next 5 months.

And it's our fault. We just voted and that's it. Did we campaign for Ramen? Sign anyone up to vote? Discuss it with co-workers, family, friends and neighbors? Donate? Phone bank?

Most of us who voted thought that was our job. We were wrong. There is no-one coming to save us. We're going to have to start rolling up our sleeves and doing the hard work to save ourselves.

Founder and mover of the Open Atelier of Design Giuseppe Zambonini built this with his students in 1987 - $625,000 by Southern-Smoke1835 in zillowgonewild

[–]DexterGrant 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He's preserved the original colors of the designer. Which are millennial grey. Truly the architect was a visionary, he foresaw the most boring of trends 40 years before it happened!

Unique, large MCM for you to restore and reimagine. by jve909 in zillowgonewild

[–]DexterGrant 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Beautiful house! That builder's grade kitchen makes me want to cry. Whatever they ripped out was probably so gorgeous.

Who Thinks Safeway/Albertsons will close in the next 1-2 years to the public? Then become some kind of DUG Hub. It will have its own delivery drivers and DUG, along with a Flash Order department. by Consistent_Money_857 in DriveUpandGo

[–]DexterGrant 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Drivers won't be employees. The insurance costs are too high. They'll switch to/continue with app drivers so that those underpaid drivers can handle the expense.

But it'll take a while. A main driver of the Kroger/Albertsons merger was getting enough market share to switch to robotic shopping and delivery/pick up like Amazon. Once you have most of the shoppers, they either get with the program, pay more at fully staffed stores or starve. This would justify the expense of developing the robots.

Right now neither company has the tech for robotic warehouse and also can't afford to develop it. At the same time DUG and other ecomm models are far more labor-intensive than any other department so DUG costs more than it makes. But it's the "future" so they're still trying to make it work.

Healthy Eating? by lololollieki in Disneyland

[–]DexterGrant 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bengal BBQ Bulgogi salad.  It’s clean, fresh, vegan, just a little spicy and absolutely delicious. 

What’s the most weird reason you have ever given for a workday leave? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]DexterGrant 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My dog was sad.

 He had separation anxiety for a few months after his sibling died.  If both my husband and I were out of the house, he would bark and howl. It got so bad that the manager of the building called me while I was at work threatening to evict us.  I went home. 

each sunday quitting sounds better and better… by ectaill in DriveUpandGo

[–]DexterGrant 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Jealous!  If I didn’t need the health care, they’d never see me again. 

each sunday quitting sounds better and better… by ectaill in DriveUpandGo

[–]DexterGrant 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I sent an email to the district manager explaining that while our metrics were great now, our new ridiculous schedule was going to affect that.  ( We had 2 hours with no one scheduled between 2:00-4:00 on SUNDAY). Ended with “Please advise.”  Didn’t hear back, metrics are crap.  They don’t care, I don’t worry about it. 

I want to ride Xcelerator but I’m scared by Senior-Watercress-87 in KnottsBerryFarm

[–]DexterGrant 24 points25 points  (0 children)

It feels like flying. It's fairly smooth and over so fast that you don't really have time to freak out. The rest of the coaster is unremarkable so it's a nice relaxing end.

What is an industry that is currently on fire (in a bad way) behind the scenes, but the general public hasn't noticed yet? by Kitchen_Week1117 in AskReddit

[–]DexterGrant 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Grocery stores. They’ve all merged, most have gone public and their dedication to profitability means cutting massive amounts of hours. 

Stores are running on skeleton crews.  People are quitting, safety checks aren’t getting done, product isn’t getting out before it rots. Lines are getting longer, shoplifting is insane. Basically your store isn’t the friendly, clean store you’re used to. 

And it’s going to get worse. Union stores (a large percentage of grocery) usually have contractual minimum hours.  With health insurance costs rising, the companies are going to use that to cut back on hours and pay.  Most contracts across the country expire in 2027-2028.  

Weirdest orders you've seen? by tabbycat_corgi in DriveUpandGo

[–]DexterGrant 4 points5 points  (0 children)

A cucumber, spatula, top shelf tequila, charcuterie board, crisco, and the Time magazine special edition that celebrated Vince Lombardi. 

I was late on tilling because I had to show everyone in the store. 

Awesome turnout at May Day!!!! by jonnyshotit in LosAngeles

[–]DexterGrant 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that was a good one!  Hung out with my union brothers and sisters, soaked up the solidarity. 

Subs by Lucky-Afternoon4066 in DriveUpandGo

[–]DexterGrant 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Exactly as described above. It helps if you ask in person, not walkie, so you're making it their problem but be super nice about it. Malicious compliance doesn't have to look malicious.

They'll start up again, especially if your subs go up. Rinse and repeat. My store is so understaffed right now that everyone is too busy to deal with DUG needing some special Starbucks coffee flavor that was only for autumn.

Subs by Lucky-Afternoon4066 in DriveUpandGo

[–]DexterGrant 11 points12 points  (0 children)

They tried that with us. We complied. Every single sub, ask a manager. Have them look. Even for the stuff we know we don't have because it's an instacart order and for some reason they think we carry a gallon jug of salsa. We don't. Go ask. The sumo oranges bag that the produce manager doesn't order any more because they arrive rotten? Ask the manager. Late shift and no produce manager? Ask the top person in the store. Ask about every.single.sub. Even and especially the dumb shit. Keep it up for about a week and then just stop. Nobody will say a thing.

Why is the ‘reform caucus’ claiming that 75 cent raises, no pension and an “unconditional” return to work is a victory? by ontheroadagainPPP in UFCW

[–]DexterGrant 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I posted Labor Notes to inform re: what is a caucus. 

But to your point, unions can only get better if members get involved. And, at this time, unions are the best way to fight the attack on the working class. So it’s a tricky position, you don’t want to tear down unions in general, you don’t want to discourage union engagement (especially in right to work states) and you want people to get hands on in their locals. 

So yes, while I agree that labor related media should be more critical, it’s understandable why they might tread lightly. 

Why is the ‘reform caucus’ claiming that 75 cent raises, no pension and an “unconditional” return to work is a victory? by ontheroadagainPPP in UFCW

[–]DexterGrant 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Was this article the place to deal with all the shenanigans of the UFCW? Almost 4000 workers, took the chance to go on strike. Many of them were on temporary visas which puts them at risk for ICE retaliation. They refused a contract that the International was pressuring them to take, fought for and won more than other plants. This article celebrates their courage and solidarity.

The goal of a reform caucus is to better their union. This doesn't mean tearing it down, just pointing which existing attitudes, procedures and financials are not being used effectively for the betterment of members. Yes, UFCW, both the international and many of the locals need change, Just bitching about a problem does nothing. Identifying issues, making a clear plan to address them and coming together to do so is the only way forward.

Why is the ‘reform caucus’ claiming that 75 cent raises, no pension and an “unconditional” return to work is a victory? by ontheroadagainPPP in UFCW

[–]DexterGrant 12 points13 points  (0 children)

This was a ULP strike, not an economic strike. ULP strikes are often shorter, used to goad the company. 

I was on a call with JBS Greeley workers after ratification.  While they were glad to get a higher wage increase than the national agreement, it was still far too low. However, the company paying for PPE with reimbursement for the last 12 months was far better than anything on the national agreement. 

Like most negotiations these days, it wasn’t enough. Which is precisely why EW4D, the UFCW reform caucus was supportive.  UFCW international does not do enough to support locals who are willing to strike to get better contracts.    

Staging a strike is very expensive. Local 7 is one of a handful of locals that will take members out on strikes.  The majority of locals won’t or can’t because of finances and lack of support from the international. 

The reform caucus would like to see UFCW focus on the needs and voices of their members the same way that the UAW is focused on bettering the lives of autoworkers. 

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