542thruNthru
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Do you get any paid breaks? What we were told was because we get 2 15 minute paid breaks the company noticed everyone would take those but no lunch. So they forced the lunch.
Northern New England Pkg Drivers & Feeders...Mandated Lunches??
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Hell yeah. You need a break and a chance to unwind.
Brownslave688
You want a toe? I can get you a toe.
There are a few contracts written that it's half hour mandatory half hour optional. This is how I would like it.
I take a ten min break after air. Then a 20-25 minute break for lunch. If I work over 10 hours I'll take the rest and eat dinner one the road too.
542thruNthru
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Also I seem to remember him saying a few times if he has to be somewhere he will skip his lunch or am I mistaken?
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
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We are required to take 45 minutes. I would personally prefer 30.
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
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It has been a long time since I have done that.
You are probably correct.
Here is an hour lunch, unless agreed upon by the Union and management. Must be taken between the 4th and 6th hour.
Brownslave688
You want a toe? I can get you a toe.
We can take it at any time as long as it doesn't cause air issues.
I don't like to take it too early.
542thruNthru
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What's happening now is guys are delivering there last package and punching out for lunch as they drive back. Hate to be that guy that gets into an accident on lunch.
That's just stupid. You are working for free.
UPS Preloader
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Putting out a litmus test on mandated lunches being crammed down our throats. Would love to hear any/all stories concerning lunches especially ones claiming disciplinary action including any panel stories if they exist. I am hearing rumors and am trying to differentiate between fact and fiction. No lunch taken for years here. Trying to keep it that way. Thanks in Advance.
I support everyone taking a lunch, but that being said, you need to request the reports showing all breaks being taken. You will find out they only enforce it when it's in their favor. Example, most Saturday air drivers don't take lunch, nor do preloaders who drive air after the shift. (They should be going on lunch before delivering air.). Once you can prove that they are not enforcing it across the board, it makes grieving it much easier as they are now targeting you. This worked in our building, and we have several drivers that don't take lunch. FYI - Northern New England as well.
Excellent answer.
FrigidFTSup
Resident Suit
What does your state law say? Ours says we have to make it available, but a lot of the coastal states say it's required
Actually is not required here,if you do local driving.
