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[MrBates]

I have been hired for a Package Handler Job, Part Time, Perm. I have been through orientation and have been waiting for a call to start the job. It has been a month now. Anyone out there have any advice for me? Called HR a couple of weeks ago and was told I haven't been forgotten about.

They will call...eventually. Just keep calling every week so they don't forget about you. They like it when they see you really want it.

 

[BigUnionGuy]

Some places do have seasonal summer drivers tho.

The Central Region does.

(b) There shall be a free period, beginning October 15 and ending
January 15 the following year, during which no employee can qualify for seniority.

once again, different rules for different locals

Yep.

In the Central, the seasonal period is November 1 until January 15.

Then the summer period is May, June, July, and August. Technically it's

called "vacation replacement", but a lot of people just call it seasonal.


What's interesting.... is you can be hired during both of those periods as

a permanent employee, but if not, the company is required to have you

sign a form stating that you acknowledge being seasonal. And believe me,

they have goofed and forgot to. It's been grieved and won before.



-Bug-

 

[trickpony1]

...and how many of us think the company wouldn't forge this document to present at panel?

 

[LilHoodsie]

The Central Region does.




Yep.

In the Central, the seasonal period is November 1 until January 15.

Then the summer period is May, June, July, and August. Technically it's

called "vacation replacement", but a lot of people just call it seasonal.


What's interesting.... is you can be hired during both of those periods as

a permanent employee, but if not, the company is required to have you

sign a form stating that you acknowledge being seasonal. And believe me,

they have goofed and forgot to. It's been grieved and won before.



-Bug-

I've been around the block after 30 years. I'm not interested in being seasonal or replacement. On call.. at their whim..like a donkey. I was hired PERMANENT PT no forms. If that form does come across the table...I have no interest. Like I said I applied to fill some time and stay active and keep my SS earning $. Don't need the BS.. I hope it's what they presented ...

 

[BigUnionGuy]

...and how many of us think the company wouldn't forge this document to present at panel?

It would take someone in management to be incredibly stupid to try.

What I have seen them do, is try and have them sign one "after the fact".

They lose.

I've been around the block after 30 years. I'm not interested in being seasonal or replacement. On call.. at their whim..like a donkey. I was hired PERMANENT PT no forms. If that form does come across the table...I have no interest. Like I said I applied to fill some time and stay active and keep my SS earning $. Don't need the BS.. I hope it's what they presented ...

I'm not trying to sound negative.

You seemed jazzed about the opportunity, and that's cool.

But, UPS management (and personnel dept) are known for being habitual liars.


That's why we are all here....

To help other Union members and educate the uninformed.



-Bug-


If you don't mind me asking, what state are you in ? It matters.

 

[just chillin']

The Central Region does.
Yep.
In the Central, the seasonal period is November 1 until January 15.
Then the summer period is May, June, July, and August. Technically it's
called "vacation replacement", but a lot of people just call it seasonal.

so in the central, a preloader can only make book from jan 16th to apr 31st and from sept 1st to oct 31st? do you need 30 or 40 working days there? were not talking abort a part time preloader being a VCD (vacation cover driver) and not being able to make full time book during the summer.

 

[BigUnionGuy]

so in the central, a preloader can only make book from jan 16th to apr 31st and from sept 1st to oct 31st? do you need 30 or 40 working days there? were not talking abort a part time preloader being a VCD (vacation cover driver) and not being able to make full time book during the summer.

I'm not sure, what you don't understand.

Read the Central Region language.

 

[just chillin']

just trying to figure out all the different "free periods" in different locals. i will have to google your local supplement and give it a read. thanx

 

[LilHoodsie]

It would take someone in management to be incredibly stupid to try.

What I have seen them do, is try and have them sign one "after the fact".

They lose.





I'm not trying to sound negative.

You seemed jazzed about the opportunity, and that's cool.

But, UPS management (and personnel dept) are known for being habitual liars.


That's why we are all here....

To help other Union members and educate the uninformed.



-Bug-


If you don't mind me asking, what state are you in ? It matters.

Thanks...MA...

 

[old levi's]

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I've been around the block after 30 years. I'm not interested in being seasonal or replacement. On call.. at their whim..like a donkey. I was hired PERMANENT PT no forms. If that form does come across the table...I have no interest. Like I said I applied to fill some time and stay active and keep my SS earning $. Don't need the BS.. I hope it's what they presented ...

If you don't need BS, you applied with the wrong company.

 

[LilHoodsie]

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If you don't need BS, you applied with the wrong company.

Really? It's that bad of a place to work at??

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Really? It's that bad of a place to work at??

No----these people are blowing things way out of proportion.

Punch in, do your job, keep your mouth shut, punch out, go home.

 

[BrownFlush]

No----these people are blowing things way out of proportion.

Punch in, do your job, keep your mouth shut, punch out, go home.

Or work and don't punch in.

 

[old levi's]

Really? It's that bad of a place to work at??

It's a wonderful place to work.

 

[old levi's]

No----these people are blowing things way out of proportion.

Punch in, do your job, keep your mouth shut, punch out, go home.

would you do another year?

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

would you do another year?

Uh......no.

I am not leaving because of the job. I am leaving because I have met all of the requirements for a full pension.

Of course, I could stay and change my user name to @scratch—-he is the one who insists upon over staying his welcome.

 

[cosmo1]

Uh......no.

I am not leaving because of the job. I am leaving because I have met all of the requirements for a full pension.

Of course, I could stay and change my user name to @scratch—-he is the one who insists upon over staying his welcome.

Classy, Dave. I guess you didn't learn your lesson.

 

[trickpony1]

-he is the one who insists upon over staying his welcome.

Why are you so worried about Scratch?
He not in the same center OR same state as you.

Why aren't you worried about me?
You might be surprised how many years I have in....

 

[LilHoodsie]

No----these people are blowing things way out of proportion.

Punch in, do your job, keep your mouth shut, punch out, go home.

I'm a champion at that. .Thanks

 

[old levi's]

Punch in, do your job, keep your mouth shut, punch out, go home.

Translation:

Go in early and work off the clock, do anything to make the numbers look good, keep your mouth shut (not possible), punch out, go home to miserable apartment.