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Originally Posted by 1stindoor
Another just curious question...Does UPS use contracted drivers and trucks? My daughter's boyfriend was working for FedEx. Thought it was a great job with good benefits...then later I found it he didn't really "work" for FedEx, but rather for a contracted trucking company, i.e. he was cheap labor with no benefits.
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UPS package handlers (hub workers) and drivers are all part of various collective bargaining contracts negotiated by the Teamsters.
Depending on the state, a particular employee may or may not be in the union.
Benefits vary according to conference, region, and local union contracts.
There is a national master contract with other aspects of the contract negotiated separately for each conference, region, and local.
There are also three small local unions in different parts of the Midwest which negotiate their contracts separately from everyone else.
During peak season (roughly November 15 to January 15), temporary hires are employed.
The feeder department brings in contractors (non-UPS truckers) to handle additional work when it exceeds our capacity.
The rules on temporary hires vary by individual local union.
I’ve heard of temporary hires being used outside of peak season in some places in order to help cover vacations.