Let the "Bands" begin. Salary Bands coming in April?

[Anonymous 10]

1930: A consolidated service begins in New York City, and began operations soon after in other major cities in the East and the Midwest. First mechanical system for package sorting. Accountant George D. Smith joins the company. The name United Parcel Service is adopted all over the country. All UPS vehicles are then painted the familiar Pullman brown, chosen because it was considered neat, dignified, and professional. Headquarters move to New York City.

So were the cars yellow at some time before 1930?

 

[pretzel_man]

So were the cars yellow at some time before 1930?

I don't think vehicles were ever yellow. That was one of the strong possibilities.

Another option discussed was to paint each vehicle a different color. It was thought that it would make it look like we had more vehicles than we did.

At the time, Pullman Rail cars were seen as luxurious and very elegant. UPS thankfully decided to paint our vehicles Pullman Brown.

In the long run, we were happy because it blended in. Since we were delivering for retail stores, we did not want our brand to outshine the store we delivered for.

At least, that's how I understand it.

 

[Dragon]

This might be the greatest idea yet to this date by corporate.

My vote is with " lets keep the high SPC that will bring them home early" idea. Pay bands run a close second....

 

[smokey]

Pretzel......any updates on when the pay bands will be implemented? I overheard the Non ops were placed on hold, until further notice. I was hoping they were going to review this information prior to upcoming pay period.

 

[TearsInRain]

I overheard the Non ops were placed on hold, until further notice.

i was told by two center manager's there's a hiring freeze on supes, we have several spots that need to be filled badly, and i'm waiting for a transfer to OMS so everyone's just stuck in place atm

truth or lie, you be the judge, the lines are open

 

[Dragon]

Got my "pay band" review...everything is going to be ok

 

[pretzel_man]

Pretzel......any updates on when the pay bands will be implemented? I overheard the Non ops were placed on hold, until further notice. I was hoping they were going to review this information prior to upcoming pay period.

Sorry, I don't .

I attended a meeting about 8 weeks ago. Nothing new since then...

 

[Catatonic]

Pretzel......any updates on when the pay bands will be implemented? I overheard the Non ops were placed on hold, until further notice. I was hoping they were going to review this information prior to upcoming pay period.

My understanding is that the bands were being implemented now everywhere in the US UPS Brown company except Info Tech.

 

[UnconTROLLed]

Got my "pay band" review...everything is going to be ok

Yeah, **** everyone else, only you count. Upstate?

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Yeah, **** everyone else, only you count. Upstate?

I'm fine, thank you for asking.

I was worried about Dragon--thought we may have to hold a bake sale to help him out.

 

[Dragon]

I'm fine, thank you for asking.

I was worried about Dragon--thought we may have to hold a bake sale to help him out.

Looks like I won't have to down size my staff at my summer chalet in the Alps after all....

 

[brownmonster]

Looks like I won't have to down size my staff at my summer chalet in the Alps after all....

You might want to move your numbered bank account though. I see their coming down hard on Swiss Banks.

 

[UnconTROLLed]

I'm fine, thank you for asking.

I was worried about Dragon--thought we may have to hold a bake sale to help him out.

Make sure you save a couple baked goods for him so he does not take the blood pressure meds on an empty stomach!

 

[Dragon]

You might want to move your numbered bank account though. I see their coming down hard on Swiss Banks.

Damn....but way ahead of you...

oops I meant "them"

 

[whatwasithinking]

4%, so in the past 3 years I have had a 6.5 % pay increase. Of course that does not include the 1/2 month check that has now been spread out throughout the year.

 

[Catatonic]

4%, so in the past 3 years I have had a 6.5 % pay increase. Of course that does not include the 1/2 month check that has now been spread out throughout the year.

Anyone figure out if the 1/2 month got blended into the new pay bands so that it just disappears over time?

 

[pretzel_man]

Anyone figure out if the 1/2 month got blended into the new pay bands so that it just disappears over time?

I checked it. Control points moved up to account for the 4.7%.

 

[Catatonic]

I checked it. Control points moved up to account for the 4.7%.

Thanks P-man.
Just thought about it and it would be an obvious question and thought people would like to know.
None of my reports mentioned it and neither did I.

 

[smokey]

rumor has it that, june is when the pay bands will be implemented.

 

[Catatonic]

rumor has it that, june is when the pay bands will be implemented.

I was looking at the Job Ops on Friday and none of them appear to have the new bands yet ... they all had the old supervisor levels (11 - 14).
I'll check back in a few weeks and see if they have changed.

Note to my management: Sorry but I'm not looking to transfer out ... no early Christmas present for you.