Comments on: UPS’s Union-Backed War on Federal Express is a Danger to Small Businesses

By: Callum Harris

Callum Harris — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 14:01:19 +0000

in order to have good busines practice, good labor relations is very important.;-:

By: Andrea Watson

Andrea Watson — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 06:41:44 +0000

Labor relations should always be good to ensure the success of a company.,*.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:17:21 +0000

What is the current status of this situation? I haven’t found anything recent on it.

By: Justin

Justin — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:54:57 +0000

Additional, it should be noted how FedEx operates differently from UPS. The main reason that the unionized UPS is still competitive with FedEx is because they utilize a single integrated network for air and ground packages. A single UPS driver can deliver and pickup both air and ground packages. FedEx operates two separate networks for air and ground packages including separate hubs, delivery centers and drivers. However, their lower labor costs make up for their lower operating efficiency and economy of scale. FedEx will be forced to raise rates to remain competitive. They may be forced to consolidate their air and ground networks similar to UPS. Five percent annual rate increases is already the norm. Vote no to HR 915.

By: Jim Mark

Jim Mark — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:06:15 +0000

I have yet to hear how unions, or unionization, will improve the employer’s business via competitive advantage, quality of service, product development, etc. OR how the union or unionization will improve the customer experience. That is the fundamental issue with unions, they are only fcoused on those things that improve the workers experience with no concern for how the market will treat their employer.