New Employee Questions

[fbhsfootball201]

Hi. Im relativity new to UPS. I have been working here for six months and i have a few questions

1. Am i entitled to a non-payed vacation? \

2. What if someone is my family passes, do i get time off work? Do i get paid for this time off??

3. I would like to get the extra dollar for picking off. Is there a limit to the amount of people on the PD who get the extra dollar and are able to pickoff??

Thank you so much !!

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Hi. Im relativity new to UPS. I have been working here for six months and i have a few questions

1. Am i entitled to a non-payed vacation?

If the economy continues its free fall you just may get your wish.

2. What if someone is my family passes, do i get time off work? Do i get paid for this time off??

Bereavement leave is granted for relatives as outlined in the contract. Usually 1 day for local and up to 3 days if you have to travel. This is paid time.

3. I would like to get the extra dollar for picking off. Is there a limit to the amount of people on the PD who get the extra dollar and are able to pickoff??

I have no idea. Drewed--can you please answer this for the OP?

Thank you so much !!

 

[Buffaloaf]

As far as the extra dollar goes for pickoffs, I'm not so sure myself. I run a PD Trailer belt in a next day air hub, but we do not pay our High Pick or Low Pick any extra for their duties (not sure if this is because my belt is 1 of 3 PD Trailer style belts compared to the other 20 or so Run-out Air belts). Also, we have low production goals (since it is NDA and has a lot of different S and P splits), so that may have something to do with it. My guess is that there is probably a limit to the number of people that get the Pick Off raise because there is a limited number of people you will need to do the Pick Off (at least, that has been the case for me).

 

[UPSNewbie]

For bereavement, in the Southern Region, check your contract on Article 29 Section 2.

*That is, if you are in the Southern Region...

 

[fbhsfootball201]

I am in Jacksonville FL. I was not aware that i had a contract? Im just a loader. Sorry im such a newb..haha

 

[Kraetos]

I am in Jacksonville FL. I was not aware that i had a contract? Im just a loader. Sorry im such a newb..haha

The contract represents all hourly workers that are union and non-union. As long as the position you are in is loader/unloader, sorter, any type of driver, mainly the general positions. However some office positions are not covered under the contract and of course management is not.

 

[backinbrown]

I am in Jacksonville FL. I was not aware that i had a contract? Im just a loader. Sorry im such a newb..haha

talk to your steward you should have already been approached

get a contract

join union

welcome to your future

 

[Kraetos]

talk to your steward you should have already been approached

get a contract

join union

welcome to your future

Keep in mind that you will have to pay union dues, union is only good for if you plan to make a long-term career at UPS. Otherwise it's not worth it, especially if your just a part-timer.

 

[backinbrown]

Keep in mind that you will have to pay union dues, union is only good for if you plan to make a long-term career at UPS. Otherwise it's not worth it, especially if your just a part-timer.

I don't know if i agree give me more of your opinion please

Just because he gets same representation for free doesnt mean it is the best way to go

 

[MonavieLeaker]

I am in Jacksonville FL. I was not aware that i had a contract? Im just a loader. Sorry im such a newb..haha

Union Hall is on Lane Avenue...Near Commonwealth.....Ask for Margie....shes the BA ....Which sort are you on?

 

[backinbrown]

Union Hall is on Lane Avenue...Near Commonwealth.....Ask for Margie....shes the BA

nice job Monavie

 

[MonavieLeaker]

Teamsters Local 512

http://www.teamsterslocal512.org/t512_home.htm

 

[drewed]

Id say there probably a limit on the number of people since its classified as a "position" id imagine seniority rules and whoever had the highest seniority that wanted it would get it?

 

[fbhsfootball201]

midnight sort. Thanks for your help guys.

 

[MonavieLeaker]

Anytime