Non Union Technical to Tractor/Feeder Driver

[Rod Dev]

I have been employed with UPS since 2014, I am currently on a non-union technical role. I want to grow with UPS but it seems only the union staff is growing. I had no idea a union existed prior to being hired. I would like to become a feeder driver. I will get my CDL in the next few months. I asked management about the "bid list" and they stated I would need to be Union. Now I am not union since I am on a technical role. What would you guys recommend given my current situation. How do I become a Feeder Driver? I know it will not be quick and I am willing to wait as long as I have to. I just don't know how to go about it. Do I need to quit and come back in as union or can I transfer to or apply to the list even though I am not Union? Please let me know any input is appreciated.

 

[Jkloc420]

drive it straight

 

[Rod Dev]

What does that mean?

 

[Jkloc420]

I have been employed with UPS since 2014, I am currently on a non-union technical role. I want to grow with UPS but it seems only the union staff is growing. I had no idea a union existed prior to being hired. I would like to become a feeder driver. I will get my CDL in the next few months. I asked management about the "bid list" and they stated I would need to be Union. Now I am not union since I am on a technical role. What would you guys recommend given my current situation. How do I become a Feeder Driver? I know it will not be quick and I am willing to wait as long as I have to. I just don't know how to go about it. Do I need to quit and come back in as union or can I transfer to or apply to the list even though I am not Union? Please let me know any input is appreciated.

might have to quit and join the union

 

[Jkloc420]

@Coldworld

 

[Rod Dev]

and come back as what position?

 

[Jkloc420]

and come back as what position?

sometimes they hire outside help

 

[Coldworld]

might have to quit and join the union

Yep... but if you are in a location that is hiring dozens of drivers you could be put on fast....

 

[Jkloc420]

i dont know what you mean by non technical

 

[Rod Dev]

I dont think I can afford to quit

 

[Jkloc420]

Yep... but if you are in a location that is hiring dozens of drivers you could be put on fast....

I'm not trying to be a feeder the guy above is. He is asking what he needs to do. That as far has i can get him

 

[Rod Dev]

I am currently a technician for UPS which is a non union role

 

[Jkloc420]

I am currently a technician for UPS which is a non union role

in order to bid for union jobs, you have to be union. Now sometimes they hire outside help for drivers and stuff. However i dont know if that apply to feeders to

 

[Rod Dev]

So I can't be a feeder at all then.....
I cannot quit as I cannot afford it.

 

[Jkloc420]

So I can't be a feeder at all then.....
I cannot quit as I cannot afford it.

you have to find the union person at your work and ask him or her what you need to do

 

[Rod Dev]

I have no idea who they are lol. I will ask

 

[Jkloc420]

I have no idea who they are lol. I will ask

good

 

[Redtag]

I am currently a technician for UPS which is a non union role

What kind of tech are you? Our automotive and building mechanics are union, I am in IAM. Are you a TSG employee?

 

[Rod Dev]

TSG

 

[silenze]

The best way is to make your intentions known to HR and the feeder manager. They may allow you to work as a seasonal driver. Then they may hire you permanent.
Also read the local union contract for how hiring is conducted. It is different across the country