Uniforms

[joeboodog]

Seriously? Bangladesh now?

I hope they fit better than that Kenyan crap they had. The Chinese stuff didn't fit too bad.

 

[stealth8]

In the 70's and early 80's part of our contract stated that our uniforms had to be made in the USA by a UNION company. Unfortunately all those UNION textile jobs in the USA were outsourced to some third world country!


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I ask for long in every thing. Otherwise the junk is too small. Usually it runs 2 full sizes bigger than you are. I'm a 36 long. Ups clothes --38 long

 

[oldngray]

I ask for long in every thing. Otherwise the junk is too small. Usually it runs 2 full sizes bigger than you are. I'm a 36 long. Ups clothes --38 long

It seems most new uniforms are made for a tall skinny Chinese guy. It waist fits then legs are 3 or 4 inches too long. Not always though. Sometimes the "same" size will be more like flood pants. You might need to order 2 or 3 times before you get something close to correct size.

 

[heybobby!]

In my center there is a box for uniform return I snatch up everything riverside in my size if pants to long I tailor them also I had a guy retire same size as me got 6 short sleeve riverside


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[Rico]

Do they still have the catalog where you could order UPS approved uniform extras like raingear?

 

[grgrcr88]

They have tall sizes, just go to the uniform coordinator, usually the OMS in the center, and tell them they don't fit and you need tall sizes. All uniforms are free except the cute little socks. Search this forum for where to get socks. You will get hammered on here if you ask!!

 

[mdnj88]

I just got my winter clothes I ordered in October. Hopefully I'll get my summer stuff before Labor Day. Most of my stuff is hand me downs from other drivers.

 

[bleedinbrown58]

Mine are always tight in the crotch.

I'll bet.

 

[Covemastah]

I still wear Riverside .

those were theee best we ever had,,still got mine too !!

 

[Covemastah]

Gonnah wear this shirt tomorrow for throwback Thursday !
Drives them insane when you wear it !!

 

[oldngray]

Gonnah wear this shirt tomorrow for throwback Thursday !
Drives them insane when you wear it !!

The uniforms with the Olympic rings are good too.

 

[Brownslave688]

I just got my winter clothes I ordered in October. Hopefully I'll get my summer stuff before Labor Day. Most of my stuff is hand me downs from other drivers.

Why do people continue to let this happen. File on it. You are to get your uniforms in a timely manner. I always get mine within a week. I don't understand why it's so different at some centers.

 

[Cementups]

Do they still have the catalog where you could order UPS approved uniform extras like raingear?

No. We haven't had that stuff available for about 12-15 years

 

[Cementups]

I've actually been tempted to buy other shorts/pants in a matching brown. Like to see if Dickies or Duluth makes something I could get away with.

 

[brownmonster]

I've actually been tempted to buy other shorts/pants in a matching brown. Like to see if Dickies or Duluth makes something I could get away with.

Ask a Kmart manager.

 

[Driver7906]

In the 70's and early 80's part of our contract stated that our uniforms had to be made in the USA by a UNION company. Unfortunately all those UNION textile jobs in the USA were outsourced to some third world country!


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Riverside is American-made and they are still around.

 

[Driver7906]

The only thing the CEO cares about is that the uniforms are sourced from the lowest bidder. He doesnt wear them, so the poor fit and quality is someone elses problem.

Well, I may have a better idea. All drivers who are sick of these crappy uniforms should refuse to donate money to the United Way through UPS until UPS agrees to invest in American made, better quality uniforms like Riverside. Email that to the CEO.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Well, I may have a better idea. All drivers who are sick of these crappy uniforms should refuse to donate money to the United Way through UPS until UPS agrees to invest in American made, better quality uniforms like Riverside. Email that to the CEO.

Yeah, it's always a good idea to screw a charity over a totally unrelated issue.

 

[oldngray]

I refuse to support United Way but for other reasons. I would never link it to uniforms.