Pension will get fixed....

The Teamsters National United Parcel Service Negotiating Committee has been advised that UPS has reached an agreement in principle with the Central States Pension Fund establishing conditions for a potential UPS withdrawal from Central States.

http://www.teamster.org/07news/hn_070802_5.asp

The APWA is a terrible idea. The logistics of such a transfer are impossible. In order for it to happen, the Teamsters would have to be decertified nationally. Most UPSers are not nearly as angry as Central States members. They won't vote for it for sure. Then, if it did happen, who thinks that UPS would allow certification of a new union? Active members of the union would be fired shortly if we were to change to an at-will employment situation. At most workplaces, unfortunately, a company doesn't have to have a reason to fire someone. UPS would join most workplaces.

This confirms that the union and company recognize there are major problems and UPS Central States members are very unhappy. This confirms that the situation will be worked out.