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Teamsters Local 52 here.
I had an interesting discussion with a few UPSers regarding bidding on available positions and requesting to take on a second shift position in order to become a "full-time" worker. After speaking with a few supervisors and receiving conflicting information I have decided to come here regarding the topic.
First thing I was told:
"You cannot bid on a position available on a shift other than your own."
Second thing I was told:
"You can only bid on positions if you have enough seniority."
After checking the UPS Handbook regarding the polices and the Teamsters overall policy book -- I could not find anything regarding the first statement.
The second statement is mentioned in the NATIONAL MASTER UNITED PARCEL SERVICE AGREEMENT provided by Teamsters official website in Article 22, Section 4 (a).
Part-time employees with six (6) months or more seniority shall have the right to place their name on the list of employees waiting to be moved to a preferred job within their building. Such preferred jobs shall include, but not be limited to: Preload, Sorter, Clerical, Irregular Train, Designated Responder, Car Washer, Loader and Unloader. Employees do not have the right to select any specific unit, load or workstation unless a prior past practice has been established.
The supervisors I spoke to about this told me that since I have been with UPS for 2 years, then I have every right to bid on a position. However, there is no guarantee that I will obtain that position due to those with more seniority than I have also bidding on the position.
I had an interesting discussion with a few UPSers regarding bidding on available positions and requesting to take on a second shift position in order to become a "full-time" worker. After speaking with a few supervisors and receiving conflicting information I have decided to come here regarding the topic.
First thing I was told:
"You cannot bid on a position available on a shift other than your own."
Second thing I was told:
"You can only bid on positions if you have enough seniority."
After checking the UPS Handbook regarding the polices and the Teamsters overall policy book -- I could not find anything regarding the first statement.
The second statement is mentioned in the NATIONAL MASTER UNITED PARCEL SERVICE AGREEMENT provided by Teamsters official website in Article 22, Section 4 (a).
Part-time employees with six (6) months or more seniority shall have the right to place their name on the list of employees waiting to be moved to a preferred job within their building. Such preferred jobs shall include, but not be limited to: Preload, Sorter, Clerical, Irregular Train, Designated Responder, Car Washer, Loader and Unloader. Employees do not have the right to select any specific unit, load or workstation unless a prior past practice has been established.
The supervisors I spoke to about this told me that since I have been with UPS for 2 years, then I have every right to bid on a position. However, there is no guarantee that I will obtain that position due to those with more seniority than I have also bidding on the position.
