Large hub an advantage?

[Mike Hawk]

Isn't there language that says if they use a cover driver like that a certain number of days they have to open a FT position for bid?

 

[Jack4343]

Isn't there language that says if they use a cover driver like that a certain number of days they have to open a FT position for bid?

There is language like that in the new contract (actually the new Southern supplement) but I don't think it was in the old contract. I think it starts in January. From what I understand about the contract, 2008 will be the last year that UPS can use part time cover drivers like they are now without having to add a full time spot. It might be this year as well because they are promoting a bunch of cover drivers to full-time positions next week at our center. The new cover drivers that they have been bringing in lately have not been working every day. It could be due to the drop in the volume but it could also be due to the new language in the contract.

 

[Overpaid Union Thug]

I agree with that all, except for the easier work flow.

The workflow in every extended center I've ever seen was definitely easier. Especially the smaller centers. Usually the part-timers in those centers have to wash trucks just to get their 3.5 hours. In my center on reload (twilight) a loader only loads one trailer compared to three or four for one loader in a hub. Preload is probably the only thing that is similar across the board.

 

[1989]

The workflow in every extended center I've ever seen was definitely easier. Especially the smaller centers. Usually the part-timers in those centers have to wash trucks just to get their 3.5 hours. In my center on reload (twilight) a loader only loads one trailer compared to three or four for one loader in a hub. Preload is probably the only thing that is similar across the board.

I driver's body can last 10 years longer in a small building than in a bigger hub.

 

[Mike Hawk]

I driver's body can last 10 years longer in a small building than in a bigger hub.

Just gotta land one of those 70 stop retirement routes!