UPS says Yes to Saturday Ground.
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Billy Ray
God, help us all.....
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
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He just bought the farm---literally---he ain't going anywhere.
trickpony1
Well-Known Member
I don't think you'll make it that far.
I've known two co-workers who died from the effects of alcohol and they weren't 95.....
but you go for it dude!
Jackburton
Gone Fish'n
We have a preload to load the trucks. There have been a couple driver sups that come in and a bunch of other "special management" that have been here to help transition the Saturday. All our trucks are lined up inside the building already and are utilized using one of the 3 belts that normally get ran during the week.
DriveInDriveOut
Inordinately Right
How does this play out for your non-bid route drivers (swing/cover FT)?
Are they still M-friend?
Jackburton
Gone Fish'n
Until the company starts pushing loads nationwide this won't be a problem. Currently Monday's volume that gets run on Saturday is just stuff that you'll deliver the other two pieces for on Monday. We are currently running about 20-30% of the workforce on a normal workday. Until you're able to make the density impact that will enable you to cut routes, this operation won't be profitable.
TLDR;
We are still going to the same areas we would have anyways on Monday, just with less stops and pieces. Pickups on Mondays are another issue that has yet to be solved, along with NDA (which will be solved with pushing loads)
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
Well-Known Member
M-friend or T-S based on seniority?
Jackburton
Gone Fish'n
Yes, the FT swing (non bid holders) are M-friend provided they have enough seniority to remain so, kind of goes with the territory these are low guys. PT cover drivers are used in place on Mondays as they suck up the spot of the T-Sat so those individuals have the hours to work.
ChrisTheBrown
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I have the pleasure of working every Saturday..Except for last Saturday.
Jackburton
Gone Fish'n
Yes, I don't know of a single non bid holder who volunteers to do it. Currently they have been using new hire FT drivers fresh off the boat for T-Sat coverage, but as they ramp up the FT swing drivers will start to be forced to a T-Sat bid.
The new hires have been floundering out there, hence why they are begging regular drivers to come in and 6 punch.
dookie stain
Cornfed whiteboy
I know of guys who ate perfect and ran five miles a day and croaked at age 35...when it's your time it's your time...my grandpa drank a bottle of vodka a day and smoked two packs of cigarettes a day and lived to 83...thanks dad
Jackburton
Gone Fish'n
A gambler who always wins is called lucky. A gambler who always loses is called an addict. Luck is the only difference between the two. I'd prefer to not leave my future up to luck.
By The Book
Well-Known Member
As they ramp up the FT swing drivers with enough seniority won't be forced to do this, IMO.
Jackburton
Gone Fish'n
At 20-30% volume currently, they are already starting to force them.
By The Book
Well-Known Member
I know he's family an all....but he's a terrible role model.
By The Book
Well-Known Member
Can they do that contractually? Isn't there a point where your seniority protects you from a T-friend schedule?
Brownslave688
You want a toe? I can get you a toe.
In a few locals but not many.
Jackburton
Gone Fish'n
Yes, they can change your work schedule provided they give you notice. This is where seniority comes into play as to who is forced to changed first.
By The Book
Well-Known Member
Are we saying the same thing, but using different words?
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