Laid Off!

brownstreak86 · Jan 20, 2016

I am a new driver (outside hire), started back in November and after my 9th seasonal position with UPS, I am now a permanent driver. Last week I worked three days, and this week I've only worked one hour so far shuttling air. I wasn't sure what to expect as far as hours worked after peak, but I am getting a little nervous. It could be weeks or months before I work a full 40+ hours a week again. I've made seniority and have over 30 days in. But I've got student loans, rent, and other bills to deal with.
What have other drivers done to keep afloat during lean times at UPS? I'm looking for other jobs, but to find one with the flexibility I need is difficult. Any ideas? I want to make this work, but I really can't afford to not work for 3 months.

Brownslave688 · Jan 20, 2016

Double shift.

Box Ox · Jan 20, 2016

funkwithoutjunk said:
What have other drivers done to keep afloat during lean times at UPS?

Demand your 8 hours working two sorts.

MyTripisCut · Jan 20, 2016

Go into the building. Or become an Uber driver. We have a guy who drives for FedEx ground on his off days too, but I'm not sure this is a good idea just yet.

Brownslave688 · Jan 20, 2016

File for unemployment

Big Arrow Down...D · Jan 20, 2016

MyTripisCut said:
Go into the building. Or become an Uber driver. We have a guy who drives for FedEx ground on his off days too, but I'm not sure this is a good idea just yet.

I thought he pimped out your sister?

Cementups · Jan 20, 2016

Brownslave688 said:
File for unemployment

He should work inside before he can file for UC.

Brownslave688 · Jan 20, 2016

Cementups said:
He should work inside before he can file for UC.

Why?

Probably make more on unemployment

Cementups · Jan 20, 2016

Brownslave688 said:
Why?

Probably make more on unemployment

That doesn't matter. UPS can still offer you something to do. They can deny your UC claim for that exact reason. Just because you're a driver doesn't mean you are always guaranteed work as a driver.

Brownslave688 · Jan 20, 2016

Cementups said:
That doesn't matter. UPS can still offer you something to do. They can deny your UC claim for that exact reason. Just because you're a driver doesn't mean you are always guaranteed work as a driver.

They aren't offering him any work though. Just telling him he's laid off

UpstateNYUPSer(Ret) · Jan 20, 2016

If he is not offered work on the inside he should file. If he is only offered 4 hours per day he should file.

MyTripisCut · Jan 20, 2016

Big Arrow Down...D said:
I thought he pimped out your sister?

He said he needed to MAKE money, no one would pay for that shatner

UnconTROLLed · Jan 20, 2016

Our laid off drivers make the same rate inside, when laid off post-peak. Perhaps try calling your local union hall.

Mugarolla · Jan 20, 2016

Cementups said:
That doesn't matter. UPS can still offer you something to do. They can deny your UC claim for that exact reason. Just because you're a driver doesn't mean you are always guaranteed work as a driver.

Not in the Central.

You can elect to take a layoff instead of bumping 1 or 2 part timers and you would be considered laid off for the purposes of unemployment.

Brownslave688 · Jan 20, 2016

Mugarolla said:
Not in the Central.

You can elect to take a layoff instead of bumping 1 or 2 part timers and you would be considered laid off for the purposes of unemployment.

I'm in the central. I knew there was a reason I had heard just take unemployment.

Jkloc420 · Jan 20, 2016

live with a big girl

Mugarolla · Jan 20, 2016

Brownslave688 said:
I'm in the central. I knew there was a reason I had heard just take unemployment.

Article 3

Section 6

If a laid-off, fulltime employee elects to take a layoff rather than exercise his/her
right to displace a part-time employee, he/she shall be considered a laid-off employee for lack of work for the purpose of unemployment compensation.

Rack em · Jan 20, 2016

Collect unemployment? We had one guy start his 30 days last Monday and hasn't drove a single day yet. I'm worried for him :sad:

Brownslave688 · Jan 20, 2016

Clock Sucker said:
Collect unemployment? We had one guy start his 30 days last Monday and hasn't drove a single day yet. I'm worried for him

Don't know why they'd start guys now. It'll be may before they drive.

Rack em · Jan 20, 2016

I know. Not only did they start him now when there are 2 other drivers already being laid off most the week. But he plans on putting on 2 more drivers by the end of the summer? Aint no way they are all going to qualify unless a lot of drivers take unpaid days off

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