3 years in as reg temp driver —do I take 22.4?

[GodlikeRage]

While working as a regular temporary pack-
age driver, employees will go through the wage progression out-
lined in this Agreement. Regular temporary package drivers who
may work one (1) day in a week will be given a full week’s credit
towards progression.

That's how they do'em here.

Wait seriously? Ive been driving everyday, every week the last 3 years cover driver.

 

[Zowert]

If the end goal is RPCD, go 22.4 as soon as possible. You need seniority to win bids, better start sooner than later. I have yet to see a 22.4 with more than 18 months seniority, they’re usually bumped up to RPCD before then.

If money is a concern, then wait until you top out.

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

If the end goal is RPCD, go 22.4 as soon as possible. You need seniority to win bids, better start sooner than later. I have yet to see a 22.4 with more than 18 months seniority, they’re usually bumped up to RPCD before then.

If money is a concern, then wait until you top out.

But if we head into recession you would hate to not have that full time seniority.

 

[What'dyabringmetoday???]

I’m Western Pennsylvania supplemental Agreement. I’ve been reg temp since I was hired in 2017 and been driving 5-6 days a week (45-60 hours a week) for 3 years.

There's the problem with this great union- if you are working that many hours you should be full-time. Chime in Big Union Man...

 

[PT Car Washer]

There's the problem with this great union- if you are working that many hours you should be full-time. Chime in Big Union Man...

PT drivers make a lot less. No reason to hire more FT drivers.

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

PT drivers make a lot less. No reason to hire more FT drivers.

Maybe where you're at
Once they go through the four-year progression they make top driver rate.
The only difference is they don't get the full-time pension

 

[PT Car Washer]

Maybe where you're at
Once they go through the four-year progression they make top driver rate.
The only difference is they don't get the full-time pension

Sounds like the same thing PT air drivers do.

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

Sounds like the same thing PT air drivers do.

No. That's the job they bid on.

 

[PT Car Washer]

No. That's the job they bid on.

Sounds like a distinction without a difference.

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

Sounds like a distinction without a difference.

No again you're wrong
They bid on that job hoping to get a full time slot.

I really don't wish to argue with you but then I try to justify what you do because you know it's wrong

 

[PT Car Washer]

No again you're wrong
They bid on that job hoping to get a full time slot.

I really don't wish to argue with you but then I try to justify what you do because you know it's wrong

Taking work away from FT drivers is going to force the company to hire more FT drivers. Makes perfect sense.

 

[JustAnotherAirDriver]

Sounds like the same thing PT air drivers do.

No again you're wrong
They bid on that job hoping to get a full time slot.

I really don't wish to argue with you but then I try to justify what you do because you know it's wrong

What should I do if I'm a PT air driver and want a 22.4? My hub is all PT air drivers

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

What should I do if I'm a PT air driver and want a 22.4? My hub is all PT air drivers

Because part time air drivers are going to be a thing of the past

 

[JustAnotherAirDriver]

Because part time air drivers are going to be a thing of the past

What do you mean?
and on my question- my hub is only PT air drivers and supes, a few FT air drivers from other hubs come in the mornings for shuttle, no FT positions. I want a 22.4 to move to an RPCD down the line what should I do?

 

[Sixth Punch Sense]

I’m 3 years into my reg temp progression…drive 5-6 days a week.

I’m being pressed to take a 22.4 but my understanding is that I’ll cap out at a lower rate (22.4) than if I passed on it and got to my reg temp top rate and then took a 22.4 (as I’d get to keep my reg temp top rate in the 22.4). Is that correct? Would you pass on the 22.4 and hold out for the top rate since it’s higher than the 22.4 top rate?

yes

 

[Commercial Inside Release]

Jah! WTF do you mean your hub is all air drivers? Are you in Kentucky?