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UPS Sets 2010 Rates

Dockworker — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:33:25 GMT

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United Parcel Service Inc., the world's largest package delivery company, said on Friday that it plans to raise air and ground freight rates by an average 4.9 percent in 2010.

UPS raises 2010 rates by 4.9 percent

2010 Rate Change Information UPS Website.

UPS driver arrested in connection to suspicious package

Dockworker — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:22:13 GMT

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Wisam S., a United Parcel Service driver, contacted his office and asked them to hold a parcel for him. The parcel appeared to be suspicious and was turned over to law enforcement officials.

UPS driver arrested in connection to suspicious package

What happened at 391???

NCYONKERS — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:20:28 GMT

My head is still shimming and woozey.

We left for the summer break and we come back and find out that ole Jack slid one over on us. Unannounced he stepped down and gave himself a 72,000.00 a year job with some stupid title as executive board advisor. Who has ever heard of such.
You aint that slick Jack C., Local 391 has all kinds of problems and you bailed. When the going got tough Jack ran wee wee wee wee all the way to the bank with a big fat pay day.

No respect for you no more you need to go and quit taking us for a ride.

UPS sees holidays slightly busier this year

Dockworker — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:11:31 GMT

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United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS) said it expects to ship about 400 million packages worldwide between Thanksgiving and Christmas, a figure it described as "up slightly" from 2008.

The package-delivery giant forecast 22 million shipments on what it expects to be its peak day, Dec. 21.

UPS May Deliver About 400 Million Packages Over Holidays

UPS sees holidays slightly busier this year

UPS National Grievance Decisions (Oct. 12-15,2009)

Dockworker — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:20:14 GMT

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November 5, 2009: The decisions from the October meeting of the UPS National Grievance panel in San Diego are now available for download online.

Teamsters United Parcel Service National Grievance Committee .pdf download

UPS Telematics Technology

Dockworker — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:52:49 GMT

Old news but worth of a look for anyone interested.

Corporates Point

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The initiative draws a detailed picture of the driver's � and the truck's � day, capturing data on more than 200 vehicle-related elements from speed, RPMs, and oil pressure to seatbelt use, the number of times the truck is placed in reverse, and the amount of time spent idling.
Using a 900 MHz radio, the data is uploaded when a driver returns to his or her center at the end of the day, then sent to UPS's massive data center in Mahwah, N.J.

UPS Uses Telematics To Go - And Save - Green

Drivers Counterpoint

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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.
Find out how the technology works�and how to protect yourself from harassment and unfair discipline.
UPS is implementing new technology that allows management to monitor drivers like never before.

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Article 6 Section 4 Article 8 says, "No employee shall be discharged on a first offense if such discharge is based solely upon information received from GPS or any successor system unless he/she engages in dishonesty (defined for the purposes of this paragraph as any act or omission by an employee where he/she intends to defraud the Company). The degree of discipline dealing with off-area offenses shall not be changed because of GPS."

New Technology Tracks Drivers' Every Move

UPS's Legal Department Brainstorms a Package Deal to Save a Parcel of $$$

Dockworker — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:03:20 GMT

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After the global financial crisis, cost-cutting has become the No. 1 priority for corporate legal departments. Part I of a five-part Corporate Counsel series on controlling outside legal costs focuses on measures taken by the United Parcel Service.......

UPS's Legal Department Brainstorms a Package Deal to Save a Parcel of $$$

UPS' logistics arm closes, lays off 13; contract goes to competitor Reynolds

Dockworker — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:55:26 GMT

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UPS Supply Chain Solutions, a business logistics division of United Parcel Service, has closed its operation at Tucson International Airport, laying off 13 people.

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.....but a manager for Reynolds confirmed that the local trucking and air-freight firm is handling the UPS airport location's work under contract.

UPS' logistics arm closes, lays off 13; contract goes to competitor Reynolds

UPS CEO says UPS might make some acquisitions

Dockworker — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 16:57:23 GMT

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.....will focus on buying assets that will help its freight forwarding and supply chain operations while expanding its capacity.....

CEO says UPS might make some acquisitions

UPS driver gets kudos for safe driving

Dockworker — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:59:28 GMT

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Some call him the UPS man or the U.P.S. man or Mr. Brown. He prefers to be called Dane. These days, Dane Orbaugh is called a member of the prestigious Circle of Honor.

UPS driver gets kudos for safe driving

UPS Launches App For iPhone Users

Dockworker — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:10:46 GMT

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UPS has introduced a new application for iPhone and iPod touch users that ships and tracks packages and also uses built-in GPS features to find the closest UPS store.

UPS Launches App For iPhone Users

Fired UPS driver's suit claims he wouldn't deliver pot

Dockworker — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:57:05 GMT

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A former United Parcel Services driver is suing the delivery company, claiming he was fired in August after deciding not to deliver a suspicious package that later turned out to contain marijuana.

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According to the lawsuit, Mojica became "concerned that he could be in harm's way" so he returned the package to his truck but was not able to re-key the delivery pad to record deliveries. He began to receive text messages about an hour later asking why the delivery had not been made."

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Mojica claims he was about to contact police when he received another message instructing him to call a supervisor, who allegedly told Mojica "he should have delivered the package, even if it contained illicit drugs."

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At that point, Mojica claimed he opened the package and found it contained large sealed bags of what appeared to be marijuana. He continued his route for another two hours before he turned it over to a Loss Prevention employee.

Fired UPS driver's suit claims he wouldn't deliver pot

Very strange story. Who authorized this driver to open the package and continue on his route?

Is there a protocol to follow if one should find a suspicious package and feel at danger to deliver it?

UPS Road Code (Teen Safe Driving Program)

Dockworker — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 03:06:17 GMT

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UPS has been committed to the safety of its drivers and the public for more than 100 years. The UPS Foundation is building on UPS�s history of safe driving by introducing UPS Road Code, a fun and educational program that brings UPS�s safe-driving expertise to teenagers. Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death for American teenagers. According to the National Highway Safety Administration, in the last decade, over 68,000 teens have died in car crashes. Sixty-five percent of teen passenger deaths occur when another teenager is driving.

UPS Road CodeSM Teen Safe Driving Program In Partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America

More Road Code tips at UPS Racing

Live cobra in unmarked package

Dockworker — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 02:33:23 GMT

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A 2-foot-long false water cobra snake caused a stir this week when it was packed for St. Edward�s School and shipped in an unmarked container through the United Parcel Service.....

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�The box should have been marked,� Yates said. �A school kid could have opened the box not knowing what was inside.�

Live cobra in unmarked package addressed to St. Edward's School causes stir

UPS, FedEx fire shots at each other from their trenches in New Mexico

Dockworker — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:38:53 GMT

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On Tuesday, the two opponents finally met face-to-face at a meeting of the Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce.

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UPS thinks it was a battle in a war to protect the rights of America's workers; FedEx thinks it was a battle over its right to conduct business without unfair government intervention. In truth, it's about money, although it hinges on a fairly obscure legal classification that dates back to 1926.

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For all its drama, the UPS v. FedEx skirmish in New Mexico was largely meaningless. Until the Senate version of the act is rewritten, this issue is stalled -- the bill is bogged down in committee, and it's unclear when it will find its way off the floor of the Senate. So for now, FedEx retains its financial advantage, with employees who have fewer rights to strike.

UPS, FedEx fire shots at each other from their trenches in New Mexico