Peak 2015. The sky is falling.

[Brownslave688]

Peak Mode or Methods?

I've heard from reliable sources that staffing will be 60% of last years. Whether you want to believe me is your choice, but I've got some really good ears on the track.

Read more: http://www.browncafe.com/community/threads/peak-mode-or-methods.366612/page-2#ixzz3pGaHMhmt

I posted this on OCT 4th, 60% staffing of last years numbers while UPS maintains it's going to run basically the same. Like I said, believe me or not, it's not going to change what I've been told.

This is interesting. I've been hearing the same from the inside but ups keeps telling the media that they will virtually the same amount as last year.

 

[Coldworld]

It won't matter either way they are just going to send mashers of volume to the post office and let them do the work for us...you guys wait and see...afaiac this needs to be priority number 1 in our next contract

 

[Brownslave688]

It won't matter either way they are just going to send mashers of volume to the post office and let them do the work for us...you guys wait and see...afaiac this needs to be priority number 1 in our next contract

It's most certainly being abused. There needs to be direct language on what's allowed and how to police it n

 

[onewithedd]

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How about one of these you haven't lived until you try and Knock 200 stops outta one of these baby's

And best of all.... No telematics

 

[PT Car Washer]

It's most certainly being abused. There needs to be direct language on what's allowed and how to police it n

I thought that issue was addressed in the last contract?

 

[Jackburton]

And best of all.... No telematics

The only people worried about telematics are those doing their job without concern for safety.

 

[jumpman23]

60 hrs X $34.49/hr = $2414.30 a week
I have no worries.

40 hours at 34.39=1375, 51.58 x 20=1031 plus 1375= 2406. NO PROBLEM PUNCHING THEM IN THE NUTTZ til 60 hours. Hope my jumper brings his Usain Bolt track shoes lol

 

[rod]

Radio heat. I've never complained about being put in a rental.


Worst part is no back up camera.

Apparently you have never had to deliver out in the country late at night in one of those things. Do it once. You will enjoy having farmer John turn every mean dog he has loose on you as he grabs his shotgun when he sees a strange U-Haul pull in his yard.

 

[8000Shelf]

As a swing driver I don't mind peak that much at all. I know what route I'm doing and I have a helper.

 

[jumpman23]

Peak is what it is, no sweat off my back. If you've been through a bunch of them, all it is, is more hours, more money, lil sleep deprived and less time to spend with family at holidays. Does it suck? Hell yeah but whatever dude, no need to be scared of it like some people are petrified of it lmfao.

 

[Brownslave688]

I thought that issue was addressed in the last contract?

Really?

There is no language that says what close proximity is. I'll bet we drive right by 90% of the urban surepost yet it goes to the post office.


Also it's all in bags now so we don't even get to see what's in those bags.

 

[Brownslave688]

Apparently you have never had to deliver out in the country late at night in one of those things. Do it once. You will enjoy having farmer John turn every mean dog he has loose on you as he grabs his shotgun when he sees a strange U-Haul pull in his yard.

Yeah I've refused to deliver after 7 pm before if I have one on a rural route.

 

[jumpman23]

As a swing driver I don't mind peak that much at all. I know what route I'm doing and I have a helper.

Keep that thinking up and youll look at peak like I do, just another walk in the park dude lol.

 

[Coldworld]

It's most certainly being abused. There needs to be direct language on what's allowed and how to police it n

I'm all for having a program like this but when I go to the post office it pisses me off thinking we are letting them deliver our stuff and them hiring folks(which has happen in my neck of the woods) while our guys are sitting at home this isn't right. It will be very interesting to see how this goes on the next contract. The union has already made a stink about this but we still aren't seeing one package proximity packages being diverted to us here. Some of the sure post packages are not even close to being a small package. Imo the union got steamrolled over all of this

 

[Brownslave688]

Keep that thinking up and youll look at peak like I do, just another walk in the park dude lol.

Exactly. At least during peak I know when some runner runs his ass off and tries to clock out he will be sent back out to help. Instead of me being left to rot.

 

[Jackburton]

40 hours at 34.39=1375, 51.58 x 20=1031 plus 1375= 2406. NO PROBLEM PUNCHING THEM IN THE NUTTZ til 60 hours. Hope my jumper brings his Usain Bolt track shoes lol

Mine better bring repelling gear.

 

[Brownslave688]

I'm all for having a program like this but when I go to the post office it pisses me off thinking we are letting them deliver our stuff and them hiring folks(which has happen in my neck of the woods) while our guys are sitting at home this isn't right. It will be very interesting to see how this goes on the next contract. The union has already made a stink about this but we still aren't seeing one package proximity packages being diverted to us here. Some of the sure post packages are not even close to being a small package. Imo the union got steamrolled over all of this

I catch stuff on a daily basis that's commercial or too big or resi I'm already going to. And that's the 2% of surepost that I actually get to look at.

 

[Billy Ray]

Mine better bring repelling gear.

Looks like North Georgia.

 

[soberups]

I will work 60 hours a week in December, just like I have every year since 1988.

The only variable will be how many stops, if any, that I bring back each night.

It pays the same regardless.

 

[Jackburton]

Looks like North Georgia.

Did I mention the one with stairs is a no DR house? Was made that way before I got on the route.