Negotiations

[thecamel]

I recall a safety ride with a now retired on road back in time, 6 years ago. I told him then how beneficial it would be just to ventilate the rear of the package car better. How many sheets do you think he gave then? How many sheets does he give give now? These s don't care about heat. Drink more bottles of water. That the cool solutions solution. Was supposed to have been a safety ride, ok. Safety is never ever the priority.

 

[burrheadd]

Wonder how they plan to mitigate the heat?

Everybody getting a swamp cooler courtesy of Carol

 

[burrheadd]

I don't think it can be labeled a distraction when we have drivers falling out every year from heat exhaustion and heat stroke. On 100 degree days we need better ventilation in the back.

It’s nothing to negotiate
If they want to put Ac in doit or don’t it’s a huge waste of money. Plenty of other things that need to be negotiated before we get to air con

 

[Trucker Clock]

Wonder how they plan to mitigate the heat?

Recharge: Sports science helps UPSers stay cool

Get ready for a totally new, revamped heat-focused training program – and the coolest gear around.
What’s new: Our drivers and package handlers are just like world class athletes – they train, rest and use their talent and skills to deliver what matters for our customers every day. That’s why we are excited to introduce Recharge, a new health and safety program that’s rolling out in the U.S.

In the coming weeks, package car drivers will receive new gear to help regulate body temperature. We’re also launching a new training program to help employees work safely – especially on hot days.
Expert advice: This new program is backed by experts, including the Gatorade Sports Science Institute, UConn (University of Connecticut), and MISSION®, a major activewear company that specializes in cooling fabrics. We’re taking heat-safety science from the sports world and bringing it to UPS.

Why Recharge: “Proper rest and hydration are some of the most important ways to stay safe on hot days,” said Cormac Gilligan, UPS Global Head – Health and Safety. “We also know that these are only part of the safety solution. The right training, the right gear and the right equipment are also key to helping UPSers stay safe.”

What to expect:

• Package car drivers will get new cooling sleeves and hats – developed in partnership with MISSION® – to bring athletic innovations off the playing field and court, and into our operations.
• New employee training created with the help of the Gatorade Sports Science Institute and the Korey Stringer Institute at UConn.
• All package cars will have a fan by early summer and more fans are being installed in our facilities.
• UPSers will always have access to ice and cool water in our facilities.

Our approach has always been to work with experts to provide ongoing improvements for you. Together, we’re recharging our commitment to health and safety to help everyone stay safe when it’s hot and year-round.

 

[Trucker Clock]

 

[BigUnionGuy]

The ol UPS management distraction of AC in pkg cars! Every single contract UPS throws this out to distract from real issues.

AC is a company distraction. They do it every contract.

What year.... was the first attempt ?

Refresh my memory.

 

[Lineandinitial]

What year.... was the first attempt ?

Refresh my memory.

Wasn't Integrity whining ad nauseum about AC last year??

 

[542thruNthru]

Wonder how they plan to mitigate the heat?

From what I've heard there is talking about cooling vests. Sort of like these.

 

[Brownslave688]

From what I've heard there is talking about cooling vests. Sort of like these. View attachment 426900

My best friends dad had a lot of trouble with the heat. He wore one of these and swore by it the last few years

 

[DELACROIX]

Wasn't Integrity whining ad nauseum about AC last year??

...then he "retired"...

 

[DELACROIX]

Recharge: Sports science helps UPSers stay cool

Get ready for a totally new, revamped heat-focused training program – and the coolest gear around.
What’s new: Our drivers and package handlers are just like world class athletes – they train, rest and use their talent and skills to deliver what matters for our customers every day. That’s why we are excited to introduce Recharge, a new health and safety program that’s rolling out in the U.S.

In the coming weeks, package car drivers will receive new gear to help regulate body temperature. We’re also launching a new training program to help employees work safely – especially on hot days.
Expert advice: This new program is backed by experts, including the Gatorade Sports Science Institute, UConn (University of Connecticut), and MISSION®, a major activewear company that specializes in cooling fabrics. We’re taking heat-safety science from the sports world and bringing it to UPS.

Why Recharge: “Proper rest and hydration are some of the most important ways to stay safe on hot days,” said Cormac Gilligan, UPS Global Head – Health and Safety. “We also know that these are only part of the safety solution. The right training, the right gear and the right equipment are also key to helping UPSers stay safe.”

What to expect:

• Package car drivers will get new cooling sleeves and hats – developed in partnership with MISSION® – to bring athletic innovations off the playing field and court, and into our operations.
• New employee training created with the help of the Gatorade Sports Science Institute and the Korey Stringer Institute at UConn.
• All package cars will have a fan by early summer and more fans are being installed in our facilities.
• UPSers will always have access to ice and cool water in our facilities.

Our approach has always been to work with experts to provide ongoing improvements for you. Together, we’re recharging our commitment to health and safety to help everyone stay safe when it’s hot and year-round.

I swear I thought you were fooling us, sure enough there is a person on the Corporate level named Cormac Gilligan. Another though about the cooling vests is there any way they can make them bullet proof too,
just for the drivers that happen to be delivering in the rough areas in town...

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

I swear I thought you were fooling us, sure enough there is a person on the Corporate level named Cormac Gilligan. Another though about the cooling vests is there any way they can make them bullet proof too,
just for the drivers that happen to be delivering in the rough areas in town...

They are actually going.to be bringing back ice machines

 

[DELACROIX]

They are actually going.to be bringing back ice machines

Filled with "Toxic" water from 50 year old plumbing.....enjoy!

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

Filled with "Toxic" water from 50 year old plumbing.....enjoy!

I was actually surprised when I heard that
We haven't had ice machine for a couple years

 

[Brownslave688]

My center manager has laughed at us for years when we asked about ice machines. But the man also swore he’d retire if we ever delivered on Saturday. Yet here he is acting like it’s the best thing ever.

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

My center manager has laughed at us for years when we asked about ice machines. But the man also swore he’d retire if we ever delivered on Saturday. Yet here he is acting like it’s the best thing ever.

Saturday made a complete mess out of everything

 

[I have NOT been lurking]

Recharge: Sports science helps UPSers stay cool

Get ready for a totally new, revamped heat-focused training program – and the coolest gear around.
What’s new: Our drivers and package handlers are just like world class athletes – they train, rest and use their talent and skills to deliver what matters for our customers every day. That’s why we are excited to introduce Recharge, a new health and safety program that’s rolling out in the U.S.

In the coming weeks, package car drivers will receive new gear to help regulate body temperature. We’re also launching a new training program to help employees work safely – especially on hot days.
Expert advice: This new program is backed by experts, including the Gatorade Sports Science Institute, UConn (University of Connecticut), and MISSION®, a major activewear company that specializes in cooling fabrics. We’re taking heat-safety science from the sports world and bringing it to UPS.

Why Recharge: “Proper rest and hydration are some of the most important ways to stay safe on hot days,” said Cormac Gilligan, UPS Global Head – Health and Safety. “We also know that these are only part of the safety solution. The right training, the right gear and the right equipment are also key to helping UPSers stay safe.”

What to expect:

• Package car drivers will get new cooling sleeves and hats – developed in partnership with MISSION® – to bring athletic innovations off the playing field and court, and into our operations.
• New employee training created with the help of the Gatorade Sports Science Institute and the Korey Stringer Institute at UConn.
• All package cars will have a fan by early summer and more fans are being installed in our facilities.
• UPSers will always have access to ice and cool water in our facilities.

Our approach has always been to work with experts to provide ongoing improvements for you. Together, we’re recharging our commitment to health and safety to help everyone stay safe when it’s hot and year-round.

Do we get Gatorade stickers

 

[Sacrificial Lamb]

Safety is never ever the priority.

It’s only ever a priority when we get injured and anything to deny proper care for said injury.

 

[Sacrificial Lamb]

Filled with "Toxic" water from 50 year old plumbing.....enjoy!

 

[Brownslave688]

It’s only ever a priority when we get injured and anything to deny proper care for said injury.

Why do you think it’s vests and sleeves and not ways to cool the truck?

Because when we go down they’ll blame us for not wearing them or using them right.