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  1. F

    Feeders peak season MRA

    Was shown an email a supe in feeders recieved from corporate that the peak season pay for seasonal employees and those not at full progression will be $32/hr this year. Probably stands to be the same for package as well but idk.
  2. T

    How to get promotions? How to be sent oversea? How to get more power or money?

    Hi guys. My Name is Yichang. I am a new UPS employee. I was originally from China. And this is pretty much my first US big job.( big is to the company, I use to work in small business. ) I just found this website and I want to learn some experience from you guys. Thank you so much for your...
  3. J

    Unsure How to Proceed...

    Hi, So, I had an interview last Friday, offered the job as a package handler blah, blah, blah. Anyways, during the interview I was told to come in for orientation Monday night (tonight 10/21). I have not been informed that my background check is cleared and it is suddenly impossible to hear...
  4. D

    From FT driving to ADA back to FT driving

    has anyone experienced being a FT driver then Getting hurt with an ADA accommodation taken out of FT Driving Package into a PT position then deciding to go back to FT driving? How did they accommodate you back to FT driving. Did you lose your seniority that you previously? Safe driving? Progression?
  5. P

    Sorter looking to get more hours via driving?

    So heard the deal. I’m a sorter I’ve been with the company since last October got my seniority in January. I’ve noticed that a lot of the people I work with drive some days and then work as a sorter some days. What is up with that? And how to I go about doing that? I’m still pretty new to this...
  6. J

    Maryland (Lanham) package delivery driver

    Applied for a direct hire for package delivery driver off the website and have a scheduled interview for next week. Are they most likely hiring full time or part time? Some have said they will not hire anyone off the street as a direct to driver; is this true? Any other words of advice would...
  7. W

    Sent home....I was 3 min late

    Curious on the rules. I’m in Chesapeake district of DC. I clocked in 2 min late. While I was walking to the package car to load it, I was told I wasn’t needed and was being sent home. (Which is fine as I was late and was okay with being sent home) I later found out that people who haven’t...
  8. Ya Dad

    Pay drop when moving from one FT position to another

    Can you find any language in the National Master that says if you made progression as a Bid Air Driver (part-time), move on to Combo Inside/Inside and get red-circled on your top air rate, then within 2 years go into Feeders, your pay drops down to starting Feeder rate? If so, guess that's on...
  9. B

    Loading feeders

    Hey everybody, Could I get some advice on keeping my PPH up? I load feeders and periodically the sups will send someone (usually me) on the belt to unload package cars. Trying to figure out a way to keep my PPH from dropping when they send me over. I feel like I'm working at the same pace as...
  10. JackDR

    UPS joining 21st century anytime soon?

    Just a couple inquiries: 1) Our uniforms are extremely outdated & not made for the current task at hand. Anybody know of anticipated release of new driver uniforms? 2) Personal dress & appearance policy is a joke. Policies need to change with the times. I can maintain a clean professional...
  11. Bratty Brown

    New Delivery Notices?

    Ran into a Package Driver at a Feeder pick up and he showed me these new notes they are being asked to put on people's cars when they suspect they may be blocking them. What do y'all think about this idea ?
  12. B

    M-friend air package driver

    Hey everyone, I'm new here and have searched countless forums on this position. My local ups posted a job for a M-friend 10am-3pm air package PT position. Can anybody give me a ballpark starting pay for this position? I'd really love to get my foot in the door with ups as I've worked for CDL delivery...
  13. Big Babooba

    Recently turned 60

    I turned 60 in December and on March 7th I will celebrate 39 years with this great company. Thanks to my recent divorce, I am looking forward to another 39 years of package fun. My question is - Should I go into feeders and ride it out or should I skip all the formalities and shoot myself now?
  14. C

    Just won a bid for a training route need help with seniority issue

    Hi y’all I have just won myself a package car route that I bid on 2 weeks ago. Now that February has begun they will start training a new person on my route. I was told by a union representative that I should have seniority over other utility drivers when I am bidding on routes. He said that I...
  15. just chillin'

    inside employee location tracking

    been hearing rumors and grumblings about some kinda scanner? tracking devise? locator? being implemented to inside employees starting with the car washers. any insight?
  16. B

    Preloading Question to Drivers (on topic)

    This morning at the end of my preloading shift (I load 3 cars), my lightest truck which is I believe one of the smaller 600’s had ~280 packages on it as projected. The driver to that truck was telling me how sometimes his truck looked like Helen Keller loaded it and went on and on about how I...
  17. B

    CCO retirement

    Anyone disappointed or even excited that CCO is retiring
  18. M

    Worth going PT mechanic for UPS

    I'm a new hire package handler at the CACH facility near the Chicagoland. Was told they had an PT mechanic opening. Is it really worth it and what are chances of going full time? I'm assuming they are IAM Local 701. Have 8 years experience and was previous 701 member.
  19. TakeABreakDriver8

    Feeder -vs- Package

    I signed a bid sheet and have been called about going to feeders from package. Can you amazing people, especially those who have behind-the-scenes experience, help me weigh out the pros and cons? A bit about me, specifics to consider: Driver for 4 years, never drove a semi-sized vehicle before...
  20. Maynard

    The new stanton pa hub for ups

    I have heard at the new pa stanton hub that no one makes under 14an hr is that true? And its creating alot of drama in other hubs across the us
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