benefits

Is there an age requirement to join the Union? I'm 17 and applied to work at UPS as a package handler. They took me on a tour and told me about joining the Union on my 35th day with an initiation fee of $50, but I don't know if I can because I won't be turning 18 until next August, also I'm...

So, I just started as a package handler a couple weeks ago at the Portland Hub. I am new to the union, and have never been apart of one before. So I'm not sure how to voice any opinions or what not, or even how to contact my union rep. One issue I would like to ask for the next contract has to...

A cake? A big banner with my name across the parking lot? A HJ? Or just a "hey speed it up, a-hole"?

Hey, guys! I'm currently a driver in the Portland, OR area. I'm considering moving my family and transferring down to the Waco, TX area. We currently have a trip planned to actually visit the area to see if we like it, but I was hoping to connect with some UPSers down there and see if there...

Maybe a silly question but, I worked preload for a year and a half, received insurance after the year mark. I had to quit during my divorce because I was moving 100+ miles away and wasn't doing an educational transfer. The center that I would prefer working at in my new area (smaller center...

so, I know I filled out the paper to join the Union. I was told that by joining they take "Union Fees" from your paycheck, but when I look at the pay stubs, I do not see anything indicating that. Also, I was told the by joining he Union, around the your first year, you would get free benefits...

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