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<blockquote data-quote="UPS Lifer" data-source="post: 698508" data-attributes="member: 9789"><p>Lunch and breaks are one of the most challenging subjects to deal with... more so for utility drivers then for drivers with assigned routes. The biggest concern I would have is false documentation on your DIAD. Don't do it. Don't say you are at luch if you are not at lunch (or break). I have always agreed with the above statement. My guess is that if you had to go to the labor board because of not being able to take a lunch as the contract specifies you will win every time. Falsify the time in the DIAD and you will lose every time. </p><p></p><p>Check with the state you live in.... some states only require 1/2 hour lunch break. If you are in compliance with state law you have your state on your side. So if you follow your contract and state law - you will probably not risk losing your job. Especially if you let the boss know that. Also, have mgmt attach a copy of the delivery records to each ride and ask for a copy of the previous day's records to go in the file as well for comparison purpose. </p><p></p><p>I HATE SHADY GAMES. I have no respect for managers/supervisors who pull that crap!</p><p></p><p>Don't forget - you get disciplined for not following the methods (direction or instruction). So follow the methods. One of the methods (it least it used to be) is use a brisk work pace (3 ft a second). So - make sure you park legally and use a brisk work pace. Most drivers lose time behind the bulkhead door during selection. If you lose 10 seconds a stop because of poor selection methods that turns out to 16 minutes plus for 100 stops a day. Poor selection methods adds up! Keep that in mind.</p><p></p><p>Again - each driver is going to have a different set of circumstances so use common sense. </p><p></p><p>If you know that the mgmt is playing games - go by the book. Believe it or not, there are some supervisors and managers who actually want to help you! Keep that in mind before you pull out your loaded guns. Give your supervisor a chance and ask questions... lots of them. Document the questions & answers after the ride is over... (On your own time). Do this only if you feel they are out to get you. I only documented when I could no longer trust my boss.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="UPS Lifer, post: 698508, member: 9789"] Lunch and breaks are one of the most challenging subjects to deal with... more so for utility drivers then for drivers with assigned routes. The biggest concern I would have is false documentation on your DIAD. Don't do it. Don't say you are at luch if you are not at lunch (or break). I have always agreed with the above statement. My guess is that if you had to go to the labor board because of not being able to take a lunch as the contract specifies you will win every time. Falsify the time in the DIAD and you will lose every time. Check with the state you live in.... some states only require 1/2 hour lunch break. If you are in compliance with state law you have your state on your side. So if you follow your contract and state law - you will probably not risk losing your job. Especially if you let the boss know that. Also, have mgmt attach a copy of the delivery records to each ride and ask for a copy of the previous day's records to go in the file as well for comparison purpose. I HATE SHADY GAMES. I have no respect for managers/supervisors who pull that crap! Don't forget - you get disciplined for not following the methods (direction or instruction). So follow the methods. One of the methods (it least it used to be) is use a brisk work pace (3 ft a second). So - make sure you park legally and use a brisk work pace. Most drivers lose time behind the bulkhead door during selection. If you lose 10 seconds a stop because of poor selection methods that turns out to 16 minutes plus for 100 stops a day. Poor selection methods adds up! Keep that in mind. Again - each driver is going to have a different set of circumstances so use common sense. If you know that the mgmt is playing games - go by the book. Believe it or not, there are some supervisors and managers who actually want to help you! Keep that in mind before you pull out your loaded guns. Give your supervisor a chance and ask questions... lots of them. Document the questions & answers after the ride is over... (On your own time). Do this only if you feel they are out to get you. I only documented when I could no longer trust my boss. [/QUOTE]
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