Our state union holding another RCA 'seminar' in October ...wish we could join forces ahead of time and make them address the real issues that plague us.NOT suffer thru yawns of info that does not have any bearing on our job or the way we are ignored and maltreated by those that be. Really.....last time had a 90 minute presentation on why WE need to buy their sponsored insurance, then another 60 on why we need to support and donate to PAC, THEN another 60 on how to do the edit book....and so on and so forth....lets extinguish the volcano of union BS and make them listen.
Attention OHIO RCAs
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littlesew&sew
Well-known member
IL is having RCA seminars also. I received my letter today; it was mailed on 8-17. The first seminar was 8-6 - way to be on the ball with that one! I really wish that these were presenting information that is actually helpful to us RCAs. One of the topics mentioned is "Retiring from the Postal Service, what does it include and what you can do now to make it better." - REALLY? Give us RCAs some access to retirement options maybe? Or, I don't know, discuss something that ACTUALLY pertains to RCAs at an RCA seminar...
So the union wants me to drive at least 3 hours from my home (the closest seminar location to me, except they didn't notify me of these fabulous meetings until after the one closest to me was over) on an Sunday, to "gain knowledge that will assist you in your career." I would be laughing if it weren't so sad.
As RCAs the union treats us as second-class workers. But I'm sure we're all happy to drive hours to listen to someone read a PowerPoint presentation, letting us know about our "career" that includes no sick days, no paid holidays, no way to participate in the TSP, and we have to wait years and years to become full-time carriers (even though many of us are working full time hours for the vast majority of our RCA time).
Add to that the insult of the PMG's "keep RCAs at all costs." Does the union stand up for those of us that work our asses off? Not that I've seen yet. Our "keep at all costs" RCAs are slow, inaccurate, get to choose what routes/days they want to work, get to leave accountable items in the office without taking them to the street, aren't even required to take all of the mail/parcels for their route and face absolutely no disciplinary action. But hey, they've got a warm body and nobody (regular or RCA) is getting OT.
So the union wants me to drive at least 3 hours from my home (the closest seminar location to me, except they didn't notify me of these fabulous meetings until after the one closest to me was over) on an Sunday, to "gain knowledge that will assist you in your career." I would be laughing if it weren't so sad.
As RCAs the union treats us as second-class workers. But I'm sure we're all happy to drive hours to listen to someone read a PowerPoint presentation, letting us know about our "career" that includes no sick days, no paid holidays, no way to participate in the TSP, and we have to wait years and years to become full-time carriers (even though many of us are working full time hours for the vast majority of our RCA time).
Add to that the insult of the PMG's "keep RCAs at all costs." Does the union stand up for those of us that work our asses off? Not that I've seen yet. Our "keep at all costs" RCAs are slow, inaccurate, get to choose what routes/days they want to work, get to leave accountable items in the office without taking them to the street, aren't even required to take all of the mail/parcels for their route and face absolutely no disciplinary action. But hey, they've got a warm body and nobody (regular or RCA) is getting OT.
Yea Sew......you get the absurdity of it too. Not to mention the place they pick to hold this "wealth of information" meeting...the fu*$ing high end Marriott....u know its a big party saturday for the presenters .... everything paid for by us, the union dues payers. Too bad they (union) realized too late that WE (RCAs)are their future....we are the ones that will be filling their coffers so they can eat prime rib, drink champagne and dance all night on our dues.
They talk about nothing pertinent to us. They fail to realize our growing anger at being treated like slaves (and they get really pissy when you complain) They expect us to bow down and kiss their feet in gratitude for putting on this seminar....
I really think they are trying to wrangle and seduce the newbies with this.....us long timers know what a smoke and mirrors shimsham our union is.
They talk about nothing pertinent to us. They fail to realize our growing anger at being treated like slaves (and they get really pissy when you complain) They expect us to bow down and kiss their feet in gratitude for putting on this seminar....
I really think they are trying to wrangle and seduce the newbies with this.....us long timers know what a smoke and mirrors shimsham our union is.
beaniefella1
New member
I'm in Ohio, I think about an hour from the location. It's Cleveland, right? I didn't receive any notice about the seminar yet, but I'd probably just skip it. When I read the advertisement for last year's, I knew it would be exactly what you, wolfhound, described.
Beanie....no....in Columbus...same song and station as last time......high end...i.e. expensive Marriott...i'd go this time...but last one so disgusted me....they swooped on me like buzzards on road kill when i started mentioning to others how AWESOME this forum is....had the Pres of state make grand effort to shadow me....even at lunch when i started table hopping to mess with her....after while i made a little sign that said "ruralinfo.net....the truth is there....".....oh boy..... i know I'll be running the whole week prior cuz my reg is office stewpot also high up in state union echelon...so he shall need a whole week to prepare and probably 3 days after to recover.... stick a fork in me...cuz i am done.
I DO NOT CARE THAT YOU KNOW WHO I AM. I WILL NOT SHUT UP AND YOU CAN'T MAKE ME! GROW UP AND START ACTING LIKE A HUMAN BEING! GO AHEAD AND FILE AGAINST ME....GO AHEAD AND REMOVE MY MEMBERSHIP FROM NRLCA... IF YOU DID WHAT YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO DO AND ACTED RESPONSIBLY TO HELP CLEAN UP THE MESS THIS UNION HAS CREATED INSTEAD OF CRYING THAT I HAVE HURT YOUR FEELINGS AND TARNISHED YOUR IMAGE ...WELL....GEE WHIZ.... MAYBE THEN YOU'D HAVE THE RIGHT....
D.B.Cooper
Active member
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<strong>littlesew&sew said </strong>
... One of the topics mentioned is "Retiring from the Postal Service, what does it include and what you can do now to make it better." - REALLY? Give us RCAs some access to retirement options maybe? ....
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That is ironic because NONE of our RCA time counts toward retirement.... you could be on a 41 hour Aux Route for 30 years, and you would accumulate exactly ZERO days toward retirement... sometimes the truth IS stranger than fiction... <img title="Wink" alt="Wink" src="https://www.ruralmailtalk.ruralinfo.net/wp-content/sp-resources/forum-smileys/sf-wink.gif" />
<strong>littlesew&sew said </strong>
... One of the topics mentioned is "Retiring from the Postal Service, what does it include and what you can do now to make it better." - REALLY? Give us RCAs some access to retirement options maybe? ....
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That is ironic because NONE of our RCA time counts toward retirement.... you could be on a 41 hour Aux Route for 30 years, and you would accumulate exactly ZERO days toward retirement... sometimes the truth IS stranger than fiction... <img title="Wink" alt="Wink" src="https://www.ruralmailtalk.ruralinfo.net/wp-content/sp-resources/forum-smileys/sf-wink.gif" />
