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members of the grocery industry are calling on the government to temporarily pause the policy to help deal with food shortages.
originally posted by: carewemust
a reply to: vNex92
Some airlines are still enforcing the vaccine mandates, which is causing a shortage of mechanics. The Omicron hysteria makes matters even worse. Very dangerous for passengers of those airlines.
originally posted by: vonclod
There are many moving parts to this, the trucking is only one part, and really, what has already been, is not due to the trucking..that is coming, or about here.
I'm not defending the govt, I'm very much against this mandate, it's just much broader than the trucking, which has only been in effect for a week. Supply issues been going on months. Our ports have a 2 month backlog, containers buried..you cannot get your material, even though it might be 50 miles away. Trickle down effects felt by many industries caused by restrictions, it can take a long time to catch up. Right now, whether you believe it or not, there is a shortage of all kinds of labour. That is also a part of this problem. The trucking thing will just make things worse, and will be felt very soon.
The trucker shortage has been going on for years
originally posted by: DAVID64
a reply to: carewemust
They have the healthcare industry by the throat. If a Dr or hospital take money from Medicare/Medicaid, which is most, they are forced to vaccinate staff or lose funding.
originally posted by: AaarghZombies
originally posted by: vonclod
There are many moving parts to this, the trucking is only one part, and really, what has already been, is not due to the trucking..that is coming, or about here.
I'm not defending the govt, I'm very much against this mandate, it's just much broader than the trucking, which has only been in effect for a week. Supply issues been going on months. Our ports have a 2 month backlog, containers buried..you cannot get your material, even though it might be 50 miles away. Trickle down effects felt by many industries caused by restrictions, it can take a long time to catch up. Right now, whether you believe it or not, there is a shortage of all kinds of labour. That is also a part of this problem. The trucking thing will just make things worse, and will be felt very soon.
Being a trucker used to pay well, and you could be your own boss. Now wages are down, hours are up, and you've got a computer controlled dispatching system ride your backside 24/7. Not to mention every state you pass through wanting money or to regulate you in a slightly different way from the last.
The trucker shortage has been going on for years, it was a thing under Bush and Obama.
originally posted by: vNex92
a reply to: AaarghZombies
The trucker shortage has been going on for years
Not quite true. There were no supply chain issues no vax mandates no passes to deal with. You seem to defend the mandates and passes dont you?
originally posted by: network dude
a reply to: AaarghZombies
you are truly living in fantasy land. Vaccine mandates aren't causing a staffing issue with trucking companies, even if the guy who owns a damn trucking company explains it exactly like that. DERP much?
originally posted by: AaarghZombies
Being a trucker used to pay well, and you could be your own boss.
originally posted by: AaarghZombies
originally posted by: network dude
a reply to: AaarghZombies
you are truly living in fantasy land. Vaccine mandates aren't causing a staffing issue with trucking companies, even if the guy who owns a damn trucking company explains it exactly like that. DERP much?
A cherry picked anti mandater said that, since so many trucks are owner operated he can hardly be called representative.
originally posted by: Vector99
originally posted by: AaarghZombies
originally posted by: vonclod
There are many moving parts to this, the trucking is only one part, and really, what has already been, is not due to the trucking..that is coming, or about here.
I'm not defending the govt, I'm very much against this mandate, it's just much broader than the trucking, which has only been in effect for a week. Supply issues been going on months. Our ports have a 2 month backlog, containers buried..you cannot get your material, even though it might be 50 miles away. Trickle down effects felt by many industries caused by restrictions, it can take a long time to catch up. Right now, whether you believe it or not, there is a shortage of all kinds of labour. That is also a part of this problem. The trucking thing will just make things worse, and will be felt very soon.
Being a trucker used to pay well, and you could be your own boss. Now wages are down, hours are up, and you've got a computer controlled dispatching system ride your backside 24/7. Not to mention every state you pass through wanting money or to regulate you in a slightly different way from the last.
The trucker shortage has been going on for years, it was a thing under Bush and Obama.
You literally have zero knowledge of what you are talking about when it comes to trucking, so stop acting like you do.