22.3 and 22.4 combination jobs explained

What is a 22.3 combination job?

A 22.3 job is a full-time position created by combining two part-time jobs — for example, preload plus local sort, or air plus a porter assignment — into a single full-time job with full-time pay and benefits. The provision lives in Article 22, Section 3 of the National Master Agreement.

For part-timers, 22.3 jobs have historically been one of the main bridges to full-time work and full-time pay. The number of 22.3 jobs UPS must maintain or create, and how they're bid by seniority, are spelled out in the contract — ask TeamstersGPT for the exact count and language that applies to your area.

What is a 22.4 driver?

The 22.4 "hybrid driver" is a full-time combination classification introduced in the prior National Master. A 22.4 employee can be assigned a mix of package-car driving and inside work, with its own pay progression and scheduling rules — including the ability to be scheduled on weekends as part of the regular workweek.

22.4 was one of the most divisive provisions of the last contract. Many members argued it created a lower-paid, more flexible driver tier alongside regular package-car drivers. Knowing exactly what the current Article 22 Section 4 language allows is the starting point for evaluating any 2028 proposal.

How 22.3 and 22.4 differ

The two classifications differ on pay progression, scheduling flexibility, the mix of inside versus driving work, and how weekend work is treated. They also interact differently with seniority and bidding in your building.

Because the details vary by supplement and have changed across contracts, the reliable way to compare them for your situation is to ask TeamstersGPT with your supplement selected — it returns the exact article, section, and page for each.

Why combination jobs matter in 2028

Combination jobs sit at the intersection of two perennial bargaining priorities: creating more full-time work for part-timers, and preventing the erosion of full driver wages. A major 2028 demand has been to fold 22.4 work into the regular package-car ranks.

Whatever happens, the negotiations start from the existing Article 22 language — so the members who understand today's 22.3 and 22.4 rules are the ones who can judge whether a proposal is a gain or a giveback.

Frequently asked questions

Is a 22.4 driver the same as a regular package-car driver?

No. A 22.4 hybrid driver is a separate full-time combination classification with its own pay progression and scheduling rules, including weekend work, and a mix of driving and inside duties. The exact differences are set in Article 22 Section 4 — ask TeamstersGPT for the current language.

Can I bid off a 22.4 job into a regular driver job?

Movement between classifications depends on seniority and the bidding rules in the National Master and your supplement. Ask TeamstersGPT with your supplement selected for the exact bidding and conversion language that applies to you.