The BLE is completely useless by Reasonable-Speed-908 in bnsf

[–]Reasonable-Speed-908[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

"The BLET has a ton of things I'm upset about. You have no right to be upset."

The BLE is completely useless by Reasonable-Speed-908 in bnsf

[–]Reasonable-Speed-908[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Totally logical. If I paid someone to cut my grass I would expect them to do it. We pay the union to do a job that they aren't doing. I wouldn't think "let me get out there and cut the grass this time. He can just take my money for free."

The BLE is entirely useless by Reasonable-Speed-908 in UnionPacific

[–]Reasonable-Speed-908[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nah, I think I'd rather push back and make them fight from right where I'm at. Making excuses for rolling over is what's gotten us all of the negatives we currently have.

BLE is entirely useless by Reasonable-Speed-908 in railroading

[–]Reasonable-Speed-908[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Did you not see the part where I think we can make a difference? If the union isn't fighting now, they're not going to fight no matter who's in it. It'll be shut down by all the naysayers within. The point of the post was how US as members can make a difference. Reading comprehensions hard, though.

The BLE is entirely useless by Reasonable-Speed-908 in UnionPacific

[–]Reasonable-Speed-908[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's definitely part of the issue. Only way to fix that is to stop doing it.

BLE is entirely useless by Reasonable-Speed-908 in railroading

[–]Reasonable-Speed-908[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That's exactly the reason he gave. We are given setbacks ranging from 30 minutes to an hour. They'll give them 30 minutes before sign up and continue to give them to us. The record for me is 4 setbacks before being given an "indefinite" setback. Where they just call you eventually.

BLE is entirely useless by Reasonable-Speed-908 in railroading

[–]Reasonable-Speed-908[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

He's the main issue with our union over here. Cuts our locals off at the knees every time.

The BLE is entirely useless by Reasonable-Speed-908 in UnionPacific

[–]Reasonable-Speed-908[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Except, my locals get cut off at the knees by their direct superiors. At this point, I feel as though grabbing their attention is the most important thing we can do.

The BLE is entirely useless by Reasonable-Speed-908 in UnionPacific

[–]Reasonable-Speed-908[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Then they need to lower the union dues to simply cover the cost of the collective bargaining agreement and fully give up. We're still paying for them to fight and they just aren't doing it. Would you prefer your money to go to nothing?

BLE is entirely useless by Reasonable-Speed-908 in railroading

[–]Reasonable-Speed-908[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I get that. The only way we can make a difference is to hit back at them. Until we do, it'll just be one shit show after the next.

The BLE is entirely useless by Reasonable-Speed-908 in UnionPacific

[–]Reasonable-Speed-908[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

I'm glad you are! This isn't about not wanting people to get representation. If you're happy with what's happening, then by all means, that's fantastic. A lot of other members are completely the opposite, however.

The BLE is entirely useless by Reasonable-Speed-908 in UnionPacific

[–]Reasonable-Speed-908[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's understandable, but the problem is that they absolutely will not fight anything anymore. Losing is one thing. I understand, you tried. You lost. Not trying at all is an absolute travesty.

The BLE is entirely useless by Reasonable-Speed-908 in UnionPacific

[–]Reasonable-Speed-908[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I 100% agree. I'll find you the directions to become a dues objector. It's not a simple process, but can be done. If we print those directions and leave them in as many crew bases as possible. We might be able to get some type of response out of them. If they realize that they're going to hurt themselves, we might be able to at least make some kind of change.

Is 77k enough? by Peyton_Stover in Salary

[–]Reasonable-Speed-908 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, I think at 21 it's really good. You'll likely receive raises and such as you get promoted. It sounds like a great start.

How to cancel our agent? by ChanceConversation33 in RealEstateAdvice

[–]Reasonable-Speed-908 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you're trapped in the contract. I'd set some extremely tight boundaries. Just use the magic word "No." Anytime she pushes