New Employee seeks guidance!

[Shift Inhibit]

Yes lol. Save time on your feet not on the street.

Plan your work and work your plan.. fast is smooth and smooth is fast..

 

[Shift Inhibit]

Sign every bid.
You got no seniority so you take whatever you can get

Already told him, but thanks

 

[PreTrippin’]

Funny you say that as I discovered this while unloading a trailer this past week, I was told that I wasn’t producing enough volume on the belts while unloading mostly heavier packages

There’s nothing in the contract about pace and there are no production numbers for unloading a trailer either. Fair days wage for a fair days work. If it continues I highly recommend you file a grievance for violating article 37.

 

[PT Car Washer]

Can you give me some clarification about 22.4, 22.3, RPCD and cover driver that part is confusing

22.4 is a FT package delivery driver paid at a lower rate with no OT protection. Used and abused until you either quit or make it to top rate after 4 years.

 

[PreTrippin’]

22.4 is a FT package delivery driver paid at a lower rate with no OT protection. Used and abused until you either quit or make it to top rate after 4 years.

This is actually something I am curious about. They do have OT protection and can file for excessive overtime just like feeders but I think you are referring to the 9.5 language which is only for RPCDs. So I’d like to know if any 22.4s have filed and if so what the outcome was.

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

This is actually something I am curious about. They do have OT protection and can file for excessive overtime just like feeders but I think you are referring to the 9.5 language which is only for RPCDs. So I’d like to know if any 22.4s have filed and if so what the outcome was.

They have no overtime protection

 

[PreTrippin’]

They have no overtime protection

At the last union meeting they said that 22.4s can and should file grievances for excessive overtime.

 

[PreTrippin’]

They have no overtime protection

Don’t get me wrong 22.4 is the worst thing on planet earth. I know from experience. I just think that these poor saps that are still in the position need some help.

 

[AnthonyW848]

Thanks for the info Ladies and Gents! I’m aware that my journey may be difficult BUT I’m willing to do what it takes to be successful!

 

[burrheadd]

This is actually something I am curious about. They do have OT protection and can file for excessive overtime just like feeders but I think you are referring to the 9.5 language which is only for RPCDs. So I’d like to know if any 22.4s have filed and if so what the outcome was.

Waste of time
22.4 have no overtime protection

 

[quad decade guy]

Just remember once you get in as a driver they can’t do anything to you for working safe (as long as you are steadily working). Even if it takes you twice as long as the other guy. The time allowances are made by studying 21-year old kids with a diet of straight red bull.

Twice as long....uh no.

 

[clean hairy]

Rod, what type of training did you get when you went driving years ago?

 

[Red Devil]

Twice as long....uh no.

Sometimes I take three times as long. You don’t know me.

 

[AnthonyW848]

Are there not many more mature people that start working for ups after the age of 50? What truthfully is there success rates and any idea what kind of pension one would be looking at if retirement at age 65 assuming all goes well?

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

Are there not many more mature people that start working for ups after the age of 50? What truthfully is there success rates and any idea what kind of pension one would be looking at if retirement at age 65 assuming all goes well?

No this job usually isn't for people 50 over to start at.
As far as a pension goes depends if your part-time or full-time

 

[Red Devil]

Are there not many more mature people that start working for ups after the age of 50? What truthfully is there success rates and any idea what kind of pension one would be looking at if retirement at age 65 assuming all goes well?

I know one guy who started as a driver in his late 40s and is doing well but that seems to be the exception.

 

[AnthonyW848]

No this job usually isn't for people 50 over to start at.
As far as a pension goes depends if your part-time or full-time

Are there any other higher paying positions within the hub that’s similar to being a driver? But not driving, just for the record?

 

[IVE GOTTA PACKAGE 4U]

Are there any other higher paying positions within the hub that’s similar to being a driver? But not driving, just for the record?

If there are it goes by seniority. Easy by age 50 you have a reasonable bonus seniority You would be at the very bottom so I wouldn't hold my breath on that one

 

[Red Devil]

Are there any other higher paying positions within the hub that’s similar to being a driver? But not driving, just for the record?

Only management positions. With the reasons you gave for leaving your last job I don’t think you want to do that.

 

[hondo]

Are there not many more mature people that start working for ups after the age of 50? What truthfully is there success rates and any idea what kind of pension one would be looking at if retirement at age 65 assuming all goes well?

@AnthonyW848 : I took a quick look at your pension funds website (link:Welcome | The Western Conference of Teamsters Pension Trust) to try and find a quick way to estimate what you might expect, can't find what I need. All I can do is estimate what you could expect to receive in my Local/pension fund and say yours should be higher. (starting in 2022 and going forward)

• 11 full years of service/benefits accrual * $112.40 = $1,236.40/mo. or $14,836.80/yr.
• 12 full years of service/benefits accrual * $112.40 = $1,348.80/mo. or $16,185.60/yr.

Should you make it to full time, it is really important you understand what you need to do to make sure you are receiving full contributions on your behalf to the pension fund. FWIW, it's my understanding that (in your part of the country) if you work enough hours (despite your employer classifying you as part time), you can actually earn full time future pension benefit credits.