New Hire Grievance

[SD Cleveland]

I am a "full time" driver waiting for Tues thu Sat routes to kick off in May. I used to be TCD. I currently work preload. I load a truck used for training drivers still in packet period. The current trainee is fresh out of integrad. Can I file a grievance against a trainee? Since he is making a higher wage than me with much less seniority.

 

[clean hairy]

Best to ask the folks at your local Union Hall.

 

[reginald95]

If you currently work preload then you're not a full time driver.

 

[burrheadd]

This should be good

Headed for some popcorn

 

[oldngray]

 

[SD Cleveland]

If you currently work preload then you're not a full time driver.

Correction, I'm classified as a "full time" driver. I may only drive once a week. Clever wording to save company money I'm sure. But yes you read that correctly as of April 15th all TCDS in the hub were converted to "full time." And thats "Drivers" not "preloaders" Look it up if you dont believe me.

 

[SD Cleveland]

Best to ask the folks at your local Union hall.

I guess I will. Thought it might get an easy response on here but I guess not.

 

[upschuck]

You file against the company that they aren't following seniority, and using no seniority drivers over you.

 

[oldngray]

You file against the company that they aren't following seniority, and using no seniority drivers over you.

But does he have seniority?

 

[SD Cleveland]

But does he have seniority?

No he just walked out of integrad. Been with company for two maybe three weeks.

 

[Over 70]

Youre not full time. Period

 

[SD Cleveland]

Youre not full time. Period

Shouldnt matter. I'm a driver with more seniority.

 

[SD Cleveland]

Shouldnt matter. I'm a driver with more seniority.

Call me TCD then.

 

[Over 70]

What does your supplement say about training routes?

 

[upschuck]

No he just walked out of integrad. Been with company for two maybe three weeks.

So, you're not a qualified driver? He started his training before you, so no. Beside filing a grievance now, almost insures you not qualifying.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

So, you're not a qualified driver? He started his training before you, so no. Beside filing a grievance now, almost insures you not qualifying.

TCD's are preloaders who are also qualified to drive.

Newbies on training routes are given preference over all other non bid drivers while they are qualifying. You cannot file a grievance and, if you try to, as chuck said, you may as well kiss your driving chances goodbye.

 

[oldngray]

So, you're not a qualified driver? He started his training before you, so no. Beside filing a grievance now, almost insures you not qualifying.

I don't know about him not qualifying but it would put a red target on his back.

Agreed that he isn't a full time seniority driver so his grievance would be worthless.

Plus trainees generally can't be grieved on when they are trying to qualify.

 

[SD Cleveland]

So, you're not a qualified driver? He started his training before you, so no. Beside filing a grievance now, almost insures you not qualifying.

I figured i was qualified since ive passed integrad, driven over 60 days, and last drove on valentines day. Am I missing something in the fine print?

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

I figured i was qualified since ive passed integrad, driven over 60 days, and last drove on valentines day. Am I missing something in the fine print?

You're not missing a thing.

Are you double shifting to get your 8 while you wait for the T-S to start?

 

[SD Cleveland]

You're not missing a thing.

Are you double shifting to get your 8 while you wait for the T-S to start?

No, and that was another question I had. How do I do that?