I know my proposed pay scale is ridiculous. I would rather work a reasonable amount of time for a reasonable amount of money. I guess UPS prefers to pay less people more money which I guess is great for some people and not so great for others. Personally, I'm happier when I have more free time not more money.I don't get the money aspect.What's wrong with an 8 1/2 hr planned day?
Forget the raises,hire more drivers.
Telematics is mostly to blame IMO. Thats what has changed this company, and made it a more stressful place to work - period.
yeah ill go help is message i send in and then wen i get in at 7 or 730, and they ask what im doing, im like im taking my lunch. They get so pissed off i love it lol. Freakin idiots lol.
Double time after 9.5hrs, then, Triple time after 10hrs.The only way it will stop is if we get language that allows the driver to bring back stops without being disciplined if he has repeatedly gone over 9.5; and lets the center know well in advance his intention to bring them in. Or paying double time after 10 hours.... Fat chance.
Does UPS really think this style of management is sustainable? I mean yea... sure, drivers never quit. They pay us just enough to keep us from walking away from a bad day and never coming back. I know its happened but in comparison to most jobs, probably not that often. Some people think we're crazy for complaining about too many hours especially in this economy.
But I dream of a UPS where a long day is 9 hours, not 12 hours. Hell, I've only been driving for 6 years. Back then going over 10 was a big deal. In my center, I'm constantly hearing about over 11 and over 12. Maybe the next contract needs to have new language regarding OT pay. It seems to me that this is bottom on the union's list of priorities because like I said nowadays the norm is not enough hours at most jobs.
I propose this new scale.
...over 10 double time + 20 minute bonus
...over 11 triple time + 20 minute bonus
...over 12 triple time + 20 minute bonus
Then maybe they'll think twice about abusing us day after day after day with ridiculous amounts of work.
yeah ill go help is message i send in and then wen i get in at 7 or 730, and they ask what im doing, im like im taking my lunch. They get so pissed off i love it lol. Freakin idiots lol.