How much vacation do I get after 5 years at UPS?

Vacation entitlement varies by years of service and your supplemental agreement. Ask TeamstersGPT with your local supplement selected to get the exact article and section.

What is the overtime rate after 8 hours under the UPS Teamsters contract?

Most UPS package-car and feeder employees are paid time-and-a-half after 8 hours per day; double time may apply in some supplements. TeamstersGPT cites the exact article from your contract.

What are the rules for forced overtime on Saturday?

Forced-overtime protections depend on your classification and supplement. TeamstersGPT pulls the cited contract language so you can verify it with your steward.

How does seniority bidding work at UPS?

Bidding rules live in seniority articles of the national agreement and supplements. TeamstersGPT returns the exact article, section, and page from the documents you select.

How do I file a grievance under the UPS Teamsters contract?

Grievance procedure, timelines, and steps are spelled out in the master agreement and supplements. TeamstersGPT links you to the exact section.

When do I get seniority at UPS as a new full-time employee?

Under the Western Region Supplement, a new full-time employee achieves seniority after working 30 days within a 120-consecutive-day period. New full-time package car drivers spending time in classroom training may have up to 40 worked days total. Your seniority date is backdated to your first day worked within that window [#6].

Can my local supplement or rider take away rights I have under the National Master Agreement?

No. The National Master Agreement sets a floor — any lesser conditions in a Supplement, Rider, or Addendum are superseded by the Master Agreement. However, if your local supplement gives you a superior benefit, you keep it [#1].

How many full-time jobs is UPS required to create for part-timers under the current contract?

UPS must offer at least 22,500 permanent full-time openings to part-timers over the life of the 2023–2028 agreement, including at least 7,500 newly created full-time jobs in the last three years. Part-timers are also given priority over outside hires on a 6-to-1 basis [#5].

Can I grieve if UPS keeps working me more than 9.5 hours a day?

Yes. Under the Western Region Supplement, you have the right to file a grievance if UPS continually causes you to work over 9½ hours per day — except during the peak season of November and December [#7].

How do I request a transfer to another UPS building?

Package car drivers with at least one year of seniority can sign the transfer list posted in October each year, selecting up to four buildings. A Master Transfer Roster is compiled by December 1st, and transfers become effective January 2nd of the following year. Always verify benefits at the new location before committing, as pay and benefits can vary by location [#12][#13].

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Frequently asked questions

How much vacation do I get after 5 years at UPS?: Vacation entitlement varies by years of service and your supplemental agreement. Ask TeamstersGPT with your local supplement selected to get the exact article and section.
What is the overtime rate after 8 hours under the UPS Teamsters contract?: Most UPS package-car and feeder employees are paid time-and-a-half after 8 hours per day; double time may apply in some supplements. TeamstersGPT cites the exact article from your contract.
What are the rules for forced overtime on Saturday?: Forced-overtime protections depend on your classification and supplement. TeamstersGPT pulls the cited contract language so you can verify it with your steward.
How does seniority bidding work at UPS?: Bidding rules live in seniority articles of the national agreement and supplements. TeamstersGPT returns the exact article, section, and page from the documents you select.
How do I file a grievance under the UPS Teamsters contract?: Grievance procedure, timelines, and steps are spelled out in the master agreement and supplements. TeamstersGPT links you to the exact section.