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A while back we had a young driver in our center who was always getting under mgmt's skin. "Pushing the envelope" if u know what i mean. One day he...
Anyone have any contact info for the UPS Savings Plan Website? I'm having trouble logging in
A driver in my center has been fired for a roll away hit parked car accident/collision. The PCM info was that the driver pulled to a stop and instead...
Bogus warning letters are now the new flavor of the week. The management here appears to have some sort of quota of BS warning letters they are...
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-Thank You In Advance For Any Help- It's been awhile since I've been here, just an injured employee looking for some help/advice. I have...
Has anybody heard what the status is on the FedEx railway act? When will it be heard and voted on? Thanks
The Feature is called "Mr. Curiousity". In the most recent 'vehicle thermometers' episode, The UPS Guy appears at -1:13 mins (which translates, I...
Hey, I know this is kind of posted late, but better late than never. I wanted to know what the weather is like just to the north of Florida. I'm...
A driver was fired, as of this morning, for entering his lunch as 12-1 but taking it at the end of the day. Normally this isn't a major concern but,...
Any drivers/centers having there sphor certified by a 3 day ride. Our management is riding with us and telling us if we dont meet our sphor we will...
Why can't I get a descent cap to wear. The caps made by Twin Hill stick up in the center like an outdated farm cap. Anyone know where to get a...
My buddy got nailed last night 70mph in ups tractor trailer. The speed limit here in california is 55 for commercial trucks with trailers. Will he...
Looks like this driver found cameras inside his package car...http://www.flickr.com/photos/corvair Will all vehicles get these or is it only when the...
It looks like there will be 1,800 management people getting down sized, retiring or pushed out the door! Unfortunately it will be not some of the...
It sickens me when I see how dishonest the Plant Engineering management are. I have been here for a long time but if I didn't need this job I would...
Unless "pretzel_man' confirms a buyout for management ,with details,for 2010,it is only a rumor. He certainly was accurate with information in 2008.
Monday is the day the division level managers get their official assignment/orders. Official announcements on Tuesday. Admins got the pre-alert this...
Hi everyone I was just wondering if it has ever happened or if it is even possible for BC members to be reprimanded by management for their...
I had the best day yesterday at the Teamster Boot Camp in Orange County California. I got to meet the face...the man....the OG of the Teamster Mr Jim...
Is their a web site for pension information? A breakdown of what I would get and at what age if I were to leave UPS with 'x' amount of years.
Anyone know about corporate investigating a hub in Southwest Texas?
Read this! :angry: http://www.star-telegram.com/2010/03/01/2006365/ups-ceos-2009-compensation-declines.html
Why, since the postal service is in deep trouble, does UPS not attack it for what it is. They are running adds for the package portion of the...
Question Is it true in other parts of the country that the union dues are not covered for the steward? That's what's happening in Washington. It...
Lookin for details from anyone that received a packet on Friday?
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Just wanted to sort of check in with everyone. Some of you may know me, but others may not. My wife is nearing the end of our second pregnancy. ...
http://brownstorm.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/003h_connected.jpg Enjoy!
Hey guys, just looking for some advice. Ive been with UPS in NJ for two years now and first started working with hopes to become a driver one...
I was told last night by some other people in my area that we will be lucky to have jobs by summer. I don't understand what is going on. On the news...
in the last 18 months my stop count has gone from 135-145, where it had been for most of my 6 years on the route and 11 years of the guy before me,...
Friday of last week I received a notice in my diad that I would be laid off the week ending 2-13-10, and to call Friday the 12th to find out if I...
I know that it is going to be very difficult to get my masters degree while working as a driver, but i will do anything(legally) to achieve my goals....
Can we really pull this off? How many people would arrange their vacation schedules around a one week cruise? What route would be the best? What...
can anyone tell me the policy on tattoos at ups, im told we dont have to cover up our legs but our arms need to be covered no matter what, i know i...
So far it all looks good,what does everyone else think?
The truck that I am in is one that is known for missorts because it is the truck that does all the local runs, with a lot of shippers around the...
The deadline to accept the SRP/EBO has passed, approximately 1100 offers were made. The numbers should be in and totaled. The question of the day is...
Please stop the whining.I have found some useful information on this site but i am always turned off by the constant complaining.If you stop bitching...
Edit: Found the nationwide contract, but am still interested in the Southern California contract if anyone knows where to see that. Here's the...
it seems like there is a different ups guy that stops at where i work everyday. are the shifts split part time between drivers? i was just wondering...
While I understand the great need to measure things in a business, I believe that the measurement has become the the actual end game instead of...
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I notice in alot of thread replies the last word on a row repeats itself as the first word on the next row. See my example post #17 on Thread...
I lurk around all the time and read alot of the forums. I need some advice from you veterans out there. I was hired as an unloader, learned...
for the air hubs out there what kind of volume are you doing per night and how many flights?
Yes! We finally got the snow. 5FT in 3 days. We were told to EC if we had any doubts. Now a week after the storm our mountain routes have 5 ft of...
anybody heard of or experienced virtual time studies in your center yet?if so how has it affected your time?if you have'nt heard of it yet it is...
Transforming Smalls It is great to know that there are many dedicated UPSers who handle smalls with the best interest of the customers in mind....
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