Black Friday 2016

[Tony G.]

For this year Black Friday, November 25 (friday right after thanksgiving) is that an holiday off for UPS package handlers? I have an important trip to go to that weekend and was curious if that was off since time requested is usually put on hold during the holiday season. Thanks

 

[Indecisi0n]

For all centers the day after thanksgiving is a

 

[Tony G.]

is a?

 

[over9five]

For all centers the day after thanksgiving is a

That's what I heard too.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

You should plan on working.

 

[Tony G.]

agh. I heard that it was optional..

 

[iruhnman630]

It became a regular work day last year.

You get to decide which is more important...trip or job.

 

[iruhnman630]

Or call in.

 

[PT Car Washer]

Or call in.

Or be on vacation.

 

[km3]

For this year Black Friday, November 25 (friday right after thanksgiving) is that an holiday off for UPS package handlers? I have an important trip to go to that weekend and was curious if that was off since time requested is usually put on hold during the holiday season. Thanks

Just call-in, instead. Did it last year. Didn't hear crap about it.

Not having the money to visit my extended family this particular Thanksgiving weekend, I'm gonna work it for the double time. And thanks to the Central supplement, my guarantee for a holiday is actually 4 hours, not 3.5.

 

[PASinterference]

Or be on vacation.

Or call in to remind them you're on vacation.

 

[Tony G.]

I'm a fairly new employee so calling out wont be an option. I will just have to go in, I was just curious because I heard over the past several years that it Black Friday was accounted for as an holiday, and I was also curious due to the fact that its on a friday and not a real set week work schedule.

 

[rod]

Back when Teamsters had balls we always had Thursday and Friday off.

 

[over9five]

I'm a fairly new employee so calling out wont be an option. I will just have to go in, I was just curious because I heard over the past several years that it Black Friday was accounted for as an holiday, and I was also curious due to the fact that its on a friday and not a real set week work schedule.

Admire your work ethic. Nice job!

 

[km3]

I'm a fairly new employee so calling out wont be an option. I will just have to go in, I was just curious because I heard over the past several years that it Black Friday was accounted for as an holiday, and I was also curious due to the fact that its on a friday and not a real set week work schedule.

Contractually, it's still a holiday. Probably won't be for much longer, unfortunately.

In your situation, showing up would be best.

 

[Wally]

Back when Teamsters had balls we always had Thursday and Friday off.

The 177 and the 804 still have off.

 

[MC0493]

It's an option day for us drivers in 177. But at this point the dm is pretty much begging us to come in as he claims that following Monday will be peak day and they want to alleviate work Friday.

 

[Tony G.]

Where is 177 and 804 located?

 

[PT Car Washer]

I'm a fairly new employee so calling out wont be an option. I will just have to go in, I was just curious because I heard over the past several years that it Black Friday was accounted for as an holiday, and I was also curious due to the fact that its on a friday and not a real set week work schedule.

As a PT package handler you will most likely not be working. Depending on which sort you work only high seniority people will work because of the premium pay. If you have less then a year in you will not receive Holiday pay either, just an unpaid two days off.

 

[Tony G.]

Ok thats formative PT. I work in Small Sort and got hired a few weeks ago.