They are not your friends! Management has never been and never will be your friend. Many carriers fall for the trap. You may have a relationship of understanding with a supervisor or postmaster. These relationships will be somewhat secure, provided you are an exceptional worker.
But being an exceptional worker is unusual. Most carriers are good workers, but when we are compared to perfection, we all fall short. And postal upper management sends down directives that are totally unrealistic. They will order you to be written up knowing they are wrong but let the union grieve it. Maybe they will come to work if they miss a few bills. We know that is bulls#t.
We are back to those days! The days when management just openly pooped on us! The attendance piece is huge right now. The union always rails against carriers not coming to work. I cannot press upon each carrier of their responsibility to come to work.
Management is inspecting routes in our branch and across the country. The circumstances are not good for us now. Mail volume is atrociously low. But we must do our best. We can’t forget the people we serve!
I appreciate the supportive feedback that has been provided. It means a lot. Your branch is being transformed. New stewards, invigorated energy, and attention to detail to meet the challenges we face. But it is very hard.
We are embarking on a monumental task of adjustment. Companies in delivery services are laying off workers at a rampant rate. We must adjust and move to the future with an “eyes wide open” approach instead of the traditional the “bitch and complain” model.
If you want a really real answer instead of some “pie in the bulls&T” answer, call me, I will answer.
