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Hello Hyannis. 

I work in Salem,NH.  I have been a teamster since 1998.  It was the best decision we ever made.  I can say that originally we thought maybe it wasn't a great idea.  I can tell you that if you asked my drivers that were here when we started in 98 they would 100 % agree that "Thank God We did".

We did get a guaranteed pay raise this year.  Over 5 year drivers got .50 cent raises.  Some drivers who fell into other categories, got raises over a $1.00.  Sorry I can't give specifics right now but I left my contract information at work.  I am the steward and I travel with alot of information on me.  Sometimes it is easier to leave it at work where I have easy access.

I understand that this is not so much an issue at your workplace.  I would like to tell you how we have become respected drivers over the years instead of numbers.  We respect seniority in our terminal.   We are treated fairly since we have a negotiated contract.  No one can go into the office and ask for special favors "because they need the money" or want to do the job.  We have set up a fair process for assigning work.  I must say that in the beginning there were lots of grievances filed for unfair practices.  Over time, our terminal has become a workplace where every driver can walk into the office and speak to the boss and resolve issues just by talking.  If there ever is an issue that can't be resolved because "the company won't allow it" we then grieve it with the company.  Our terminal is so comfortable to work at, that we have people call on a regular basis to try to transfer to us.  We have a driver in every seat.  I admit there still needs to be some "tweaking" but that's what we aim for each and every contract. 

We have paid holidays, monthly bonuses, longevity pay, and we get overtime pay. We have great, affordable health insurance provided by the teamsters.  Many of my drivers have signed on this year because the price was right. We get paid for our hours worked, not how the company says our runs should be paid by. 

We have a voice and support from the teamsters.  Rules and regulations change yearly and more is expected of us. We are professionals that deserve the utmost respect.  We are under the magnifying glass daily with "Big brother" watching every move we make.  You would think that they would now how valuable we are.  Without drivers, monitors, and mechanics the place wouldn't run.  Without all of us, there is no First.  We are the carriers of the future.  We have precious cargo to care for.  Shouldn't we get the respect we greatly deserve? 

Union makes us stronger.  We the people are the union.  Divided we beg, United we bargain. 

Any questions feel free to ask.  We are here to support all of you.

Good Luck

Donna LeMay Salem NH