How do I get a full-time job as a part-timer at UPS?

Most part-timers reach full-time through combination jobs created from part-time work or by bidding into full-time openings by seniority. The exact rules are in the National Master and your supplement — ask TeamstersGPT with your supplement selected for the language that applies to you.

Does UPS have to create new full-time jobs?

Yes — the National Master commits UPS to create a set number of new full-time jobs over the contract, many filled from the part-time ranks. Ask TeamstersGPT for the current job-creation commitment and the remedies if UPS falls short.

Part-time to full-time conversion at UPS

Part-timers make up a large share of the UPS bargaining unit, and the path from part-time to a full-time job is one of the most important — and most fought-over — parts of every contract. Here's how conversion works under the current National Master and why it's a top 2028 priority.

How the path to full-time works

Most part-timers reach full-time through combination jobs (such as 22.3 jobs) created by merging part-time work into a full-time position, or by bidding into full-time inside or driving jobs as they open. These openings are awarded by seniority under the bidding rules in the National Master and your supplement.

Your inside (part-time) seniority is what governs your place in line for these opportunities, so knowing exactly how it's counted in your building matters. Ask TeamstersGPT for the seniority and bidding language that applies to you.

Full-time job-creation commitments

The National Master commits UPS to create a set number of new full-time jobs over the life of the contract, many of them combination jobs filled from the part-time ranks. The exact number, the deadlines, and how the jobs are distributed are written into the agreement.

These commitments are a recurring bargaining win — and a recurring enforcement fight, since members sometimes have to grieve to make UPS actually create the jobs it promised. Ask TeamstersGPT for the current full-time job-creation language and remedies.

Seniority and bidding for conversion

When a full-time combination or driving job is posted, it's typically awarded by seniority to eligible bidders. The rules for who is eligible, how the job is posted, and how a successful bidder's progression and new seniority date work are all spelled out in the contract.

Because these details vary by supplement, the reliable way to know your standing is to ask TeamstersGPT with your supplement selected.

Why conversion matters in 2028

More full-time jobs, faster, has been a central demand in every recent negotiation. The strength of the full-time job-creation commitment — and how quickly part-timers actually get converted — will be a defining 2028 issue.

Negotiations build on the existing conversion and job-creation language, so part-timers who understand today's rules can best judge whether a proposal genuinely speeds the path to full-time.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get a full-time job as a part-timer at UPS?: Most part-timers reach full-time through combination jobs created from part-time work or by bidding into full-time openings by seniority. The exact rules are in the National Master and your supplement — ask TeamstersGPT with your supplement selected for the language that applies to you.
Does UPS have to create new full-time jobs?: Yes — the National Master commits UPS to create a set number of new full-time jobs over the contract, many filled from the part-time ranks. Ask TeamstersGPT for the current job-creation commitment and the remedies if UPS falls short.

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