Seniority, bidding & guarantees

Seniority bidding, the 9.5 list, daily guarantees, vacation accrual, and forced sixth-day rules.

• When am I guaranteed 8 hours of work at UPS? — Full-time employees who show up for their scheduled shift are guaranteed 8 hours of pay, with narrow exceptions.
• What is the 9.5 list and how do I get on it? — The 9.5 list is the protected-from-excess-overtime list. Drivers who file two qualifying grievances in a rolling period get on it.
• Can UPS force me to work a sixth day? — Saturday/sixth-punch protections vary by classification and supplement — many full-time drivers can refuse with seniority-order forcing rules.
• How does seniority bidding work for UPS package-car drivers? — Routes, vacation weeks, and start times are bid annually in seniority order, with supplements setting the exact rules.
• How much vacation do I get after 5 years at UPS? — Vacation accrual rises with years of service. Most full-time UPSers earn 3 weeks after 5 years; supplements vary.