This topic has been talked about in theory in past threads, but the other day was the first I've heard that UPS is actually working toward making it a reality. I'm told that UPS feels the move is necessary to appease shippers and customers. Apparently it rates as a high priority on customer satisfactions surveys and shippers like Amazon want faster time in transit (packages not sitting idle over the weekend). I'm told the number one priority after last year's peak was to implement black Friday as a full work day and this is next. Supposedly it is in the early stages of planning, but it is coming. Not sure how it would affect us. Mostly wondering if anyone else has heard this.
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scooby0048
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I wouldn't mind working a Tuesday-Sat schedule. At least that way I can get some stuff done during the weekdays and do the things I like to do that are usually crowded on weekends.
By The Book
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I haven't heard that yet but it's not far fetched either.
MethodsMan
Well-Known Member
I'll believe it when I see it.
I highly doubt it will happen though.
I highly doubt it will happen though.
UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)
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It's coming-----our supplement already has language for an alternate work week schedule.
Mr.UpsMan
Member
I currently work Tues-Sat as my center has ground pickups. It is very convenient to have a weekday off. As far as working Saturday as a ground delivery day, I have been told they are only trying to implement it for peak only. The only problem has been how to adequately staff routes for the weekdays.
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Indecisi0n
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Rule number one: Anyone hired under the new contract is forced to work Saturdays. Anyone hired previously can work stickily on a volunteer basis only.
ChickenLegs
Safety Expert
If they got the volume I support the change.
The Driver
I drive.
I'd be down for it. Can't really stop what's coming. More Teamster brothers and sisters are always good.
Brownslave688
You want a toe? I can get you a toe.
I would guess this is part of the peak plan. Not a 12 month a year plan.
MethodsMan
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That I could see. During peak season makes sense. The rest of the year, not so much. Again, I'll believe it when I see it.
MethodsMan
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Clo1.
I think that working four 10 hour days a week wouldn't be too bad, it would be nice to have a weekday off. It would be easier to schedule drivers if incoming volume was steady. We would need earlier start times to make this work. The downside is light days like Monday would mess up dispatches plus drivers would lose a lot of overtime.
Brownslave688
You want a toe? I can get you a toe.
What does 4 10's have to do with this?
As far as driver scheduling, I'm thinking its doable. If I work Monday-Thursday for ten hours a day, I would have Friday-Saturday-Sunday off. A second driver on my route would work Friday, Saturday, Monday, then Tuesday to get his 40 hours. Then I would work my 4 days of Wednesday-Saturday. Rinse and repeat....this would depend on controlling incoming volume to dispatch correctly, like rolling over trailers of Basic to fill in on traditional light days.
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PiedmontSteward
RTW-4-Less
We just started a Tuesday-Saturday sort. UPS is hiring off the street as there were too few volunteers in the hub.
Double time for all PT'ers working a 7th punch in a work week in my area. I've been tempted to work Sunday and then sneak in there on a Saturday to see if they catch it.
Double time for all PT'ers working a 7th punch in a work week in my area. I've been tempted to work Sunday and then sneak in there on a Saturday to see if they catch it.
PT Car Washer
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The day sort in my building has been working Sunday thru Thursday for years.
Brownslave688
You want a toe? I can get you a toe.
Wow way to throw the young guys under the bus with that work schedule.
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