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HokieNLot11
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UPS New Contract. Is the $170K salary for the in town drivers or just the

long haul UPS driver? I just wanted to confirm that this is accurate. Man, if I was young again you would have to consider this. Anyone here provide details?
Posted: 08/14/2023 at 03:29 PM ET

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UPS New Contract. Is the $170K salary for the in town drivers or just the ◄
HokieNLot11 • 08/14/23 03:29 PM ET
Only 45% of UPS bargaining unit employees are full time. Rest are part time
RoswellGAHokie • 08/14/23 06:28 PM ET
Pffft. Ask a pilot what they make**
Nova Hokie 95 • 08/14/23 05:51 PM ET
UPS drivers were known to be paid well to begin with**
HokieDan95 • 08/14/23 05:09 PM ET
I’m on the management side. UPS and Southwest are two successful
RoswellGAHokie • 08/14/23 06:32 PM ET
When unions fight for good pay, good benefits, and good working conditions
Tafkam Hokie • 08/15/23 11:13 AM ET
And yet for the 4th straight day, my UPS shipped package should arrive...
EDGEMAN • 08/14/23 05:04 PM ET
Are you not tipping your driver?**
HwoodHokie • 08/14/23 05:35 PM ET
They haven't shown up to get a tip...lol**
EDGEMAN • 08/14/23 05:39 PM ET
It's none of the above
Beerman • 08/14/23 03:38 PM ET
I prefer to rush to judgement based on headlines only
FfxStationHokie • 08/14/23 04:51 PM ET
I applaud you for at least reading the entire headline**
Beerman • 08/14/23 05:20 PM ET
the 49 is in 5 years - but they get overtime - and alot of them work ALOT**
bigbadbird • 08/14/23 04:43 PM ET
Cause they can’t do it forever you have to max your short term income**
HokieJamie • 08/14/23 09:43 PM ET
Thanks for the info. Still, for a high school student trying to make up
HokieNLot11 • 08/14/23 03:46 PM ET
okay and**
typed by ben • 08/14/23 08:52 PM ET
My advice for young punk kids = marry rich
FfxStationHokie • 08/14/23 03:53 PM ET
My parents used say, "It is just as easy to fall in love with a rich girl"
turkeywinghokie • 08/14/23 04:12 PM ET
It is. Another thing to consider is...
Beerman • 08/14/23 03:50 PM ET
... and such vehicles losing connectivity & causing traffic tie-ups*. But
PhotoHokieNC • 08/14/23 04:09 PM ET
I don't think it's anywhere near 40-50 years away
Beerman • 08/14/23 04:20 PM ET
I think there's a distinction to be made between long-haul truckers and...
MP4VT2004 • 08/14/23 04:29 PM ET
Certainly
Beerman • 08/14/23 04:59 PM ET
Sorry, indeed you did. Reading is fundamental.
MP4VT2004 • 08/14/23 08:31 PM ET
Always possible, but current legal and traffic infrastructure will fight
PhotoHokieNC • 08/14/23 04:28 PM ET
Near as I can tell, resisting change is what made America great
Beerman • 08/14/23 05:08 PM ET
I completely agree that automated vehicles will slowly advance.**
PhotoHokieNC • 08/14/23 05:14 PM ET