UPS Toolbox

Fighting Discipline for Production

TDU — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:10:48 -0600

December 7, 2009: With profits down, management is turning up the pressure on package drivers.

New Technology Tracks Drivers' Every Move

TDU — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 10:56:02 -0500

July 21, 2009: UPS is implementing new technology that allows management to monitor drivers like never before. Telematics amounts to a daily OJS without a manager ever getting in your truck.

Working Safe, Working Smart

TDU — Fri, 22 May 2009 13:39:08 -0500

May 22, 2009: UPS management is laying off drivers, adding stops to routes, and pushing package car drivers to increase production more than ever. Following UPS's methods is the best way to protect yourself.

Using Daily Log Books

TDU — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:12:02 -0500

March 27, 2008: Management harassment is a fact of life for UPS package car drivers.

Keeping track of your day can give you back up if you’re facing production harassment or accused of stealing time—and it can help back off management too.

The UPS Committee of TDU has produced a Daily Log Book used by many UPS drivers.

Making UPS Pay for Supervisors Working

TDU — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 13:04:04 -0600

January 10, 2008: Supervisors working. They’re everywhere, and enforcing the contract can be a major challenge.

Enforcing Your 9.5 Rights at UPS

TDU — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 16:40:43 -0500

Excessive overtime is out of control at UPS. January is the month to get on the Opt-In list and enforce your rights.

Protect Yourself with The OJS Tracking Sheet

TDU — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 16:29:26 -0500

July 1, 2010: TDU has produced a new tool to help package car drivers protect themselves.

1997 UPS Contract: Year-Long Contract Campaign Key to Win

TDU — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 09:14:57 -0600

In 1997, Teamster members and leaders beat UPS in a two week strike—the biggest victory for labor in the past 20 years.