Shipping and logistics giant UPS brought in $74.1 billion in revenue last year. As the COVID-19 outbreak intensifies in the United States and around the world, and more people shift to online ordering, the demand for its services remains high. But dozens of workers around the country say UPS is failing to take basic measures to keep them safe.
Your story illustrates what happens when executive managers fail to go out and look. They could have used your article as the measure of their compliance with new standards. The CEO could have said, 'We will get gloves for those drivers in Tennessee.' But he chose not to. Instead his spokesperson refuted your findings and lip-synced their policy.
Also, companies claiming to pay sick leave if you've been tested and diagnosed with Covid 19 means very little. So few people can get tested it's virtually meaningless.
I LOVE that you highlighted a local small business alongside helping hold big corporations accountable (at least someone is doing this). I think it's important to remember to support them any way we can, now and even when things return to relative normalcy.
Great story. Before retirement I worked as a medical staff administrator. Nothing I can think of would have made me angrier than issuing a policy statement & find out it's not being followed. I would have been angry at MYSELF for failing to place enough importance in the minds of supervisors. This story is an example of one of two things: 1) Mgmt never intended for employees 2b protected. 2) A manager doesn't think it's important.
None of this surprises me. I know there are exceptions out there but you have shown us how little big corporations think of the very people who put that fat wad of money into their pockets. As if this wasn’t bad enough, two dumbasses in my town dropped off a “package” that exploded, sending a white powder all over the store. Needless to say, first responders all decked out in full hazmat gear had to respond. That store was closed for investigation and cleanup. So these UPS employees are not only dealing with fools and idiots, they’re not getting any respect from the higher ups.
This is why I really make an effort to shop local and stay the hell away from the big things. It pays to know who you’re dealing with on a personal basis. My heart hurts for all the employees who are now at risk because of uncaring employers as well as all who have found themselves unemployed because of this mess. I’m retired, taking care of an at risk husband and an elderly neighbor with a broken arm so everyone, hang in there, pull together and try to stay positive. We shall all beat this. And thank you Judd for all your hard work to keep us informed. You are probably helping to save lives.
A distressingly large number of companies show how corporate America can be toxic to workers. As you outline here, they do not care about their employees. In the case of UPS, that lack of care filters directly to their customers through one long chain into your home.
It was my understanding that your newsletters dealing with COVID would be public but this one is not. Did I misunderstand? I would like to share this to help pressure UPS but don’t want to step on your toes.
Judd, you are offering such a great service: exposing conditions in any business you focus upon! The employees are obviously grateful to have a voice. Thank you!
Your story illustrates what happens when executive managers fail to go out and look. They could have used your article as the measure of their compliance with new standards. The CEO could have said, 'We will get gloves for those drivers in Tennessee.' But he chose not to. Instead his spokesperson refuted your findings and lip-synced their policy.
Also, companies claiming to pay sick leave if you've been tested and diagnosed with Covid 19 means very little. So few people can get tested it's virtually meaningless.
I LOVE that you highlighted a local small business alongside helping hold big corporations accountable (at least someone is doing this). I think it's important to remember to support them any way we can, now and even when things return to relative normalcy.
Judd, any chance you spoke with any Teamsters officials? Seems they should be in there fighting for their membership.
Great story. Before retirement I worked as a medical staff administrator. Nothing I can think of would have made me angrier than issuing a policy statement & find out it's not being followed. I would have been angry at MYSELF for failing to place enough importance in the minds of supervisors. This story is an example of one of two things: 1) Mgmt never intended for employees 2b protected. 2) A manager doesn't think it's important.
None of this surprises me. I know there are exceptions out there but you have shown us how little big corporations think of the very people who put that fat wad of money into their pockets. As if this wasn’t bad enough, two dumbasses in my town dropped off a “package” that exploded, sending a white powder all over the store. Needless to say, first responders all decked out in full hazmat gear had to respond. That store was closed for investigation and cleanup. So these UPS employees are not only dealing with fools and idiots, they’re not getting any respect from the higher ups.
This is why I really make an effort to shop local and stay the hell away from the big things. It pays to know who you’re dealing with on a personal basis. My heart hurts for all the employees who are now at risk because of uncaring employers as well as all who have found themselves unemployed because of this mess. I’m retired, taking care of an at risk husband and an elderly neighbor with a broken arm so everyone, hang in there, pull together and try to stay positive. We shall all beat this. And thank you Judd for all your hard work to keep us informed. You are probably helping to save lives.
A distressingly large number of companies show how corporate America can be toxic to workers. As you outline here, they do not care about their employees. In the case of UPS, that lack of care filters directly to their customers through one long chain into your home.
It was my understanding that your newsletters dealing with COVID would be public but this one is not. Did I misunderstand? I would like to share this to help pressure UPS but don’t want to step on your toes.
I definitely worry about "additional cleaning" messaging - and if that is just sounds good or if it is real.
I suggest a strike. Abney is one of many monsters that are destroying lives.
Judd, you are offering such a great service: exposing conditions in any business you focus upon! The employees are obviously grateful to have a voice. Thank you!