Fighting for Full-Time Jobs

Union action gets full-time 22.3 jobs filled—and we’re pushing for more.

IB ImageUPS has been on a national campaign to eliminate full-time 22.3 jobs. Local 804 is taking action to secure more full-time 22.3 jobs.

It’s starting to pay off. Eight 22.3 full-time jobs have been filled in Nassau.

“Before, I was working part-time during the evening. I had to work another job outside of UPS, too. I really couldn't stand it. Thanks to the union, I was able to get a full-time 22.3 job," said Lamont Catlin, Full-Time 22.3, Nassau.

Local 804 members went on strike with UPS Teamsters nationwide in 1997. United by the slogan, “Part-Time America Won’t Work,” we demanded that UPS combine part-time jobs into full-time positions.

We won and the first 22.3 full-time jobs were created. The previous Local 804 administration allowed management to eliminate 22.3 jobs when they went vacant. We are working to get these jobs filled.

A Local 804 grievance on 22.3 job elimination was postponed at the national grievance panel in October. Business agents are working with stewards and other volunteers to prove our case.

We will sit down with the company to reach an agreement on filling and creating more 22.3 jobs. If the issue isn’t resolved, we’ll fight for the results we need at the national grievance panel in March.

IB Image“Having a full-time position means everything to me. It’s easier for me to take care of things in the household and for my family."

Christopher Lewis, Full-Time 22.3, Nassau

 

IB Image“Before, I was working part-time during the evening. I had to work another job outside of UPS, too. I really couldn't stand it. Thanks to the union, I was able to get a full-time 22.3 job."

Lamont Catlin, Full-Time 22.3, Nassau