We’re Not Disposable: A Teamster’s Take on the UPS Buyouts | The Garage Mind
The Garage Mind by Tony
Episode notes
They’re offering you a check and a goodbye, but what does it really say about how big companies see us? If you’ve ever felt like just a number sitting at your kitchen table, waiting for that letter—this episode is your truth bomb. Workers aren’t the problem—they’re the solution, the backbone, the reason those trucks roll and packages arrive. Yet, the greed of billion-dollar corporations keeps trying to buy us off, erase our value, and treat us like disposable assets.
That ends tonight.Tony—a seasoned driver, proud union member, and raw truth-teller—pulls back the curtain on what those buyout offers really mean. He dives into the gut-wrenching feelings of betrayal, the physical toll years take on your body, and why your skills, experiences, and worth are worth more than the corporate strategy to cut costs. This isn’t just a rant—it's a call ...