Is there anything I can do? UPS complaint?

Question

I was supposed to start working at UPS June 18, 2007 as a package handler (alternative) since everyone of the other workers showed up I was sent home and told I would start the following monday for sure..Ok on the following monday.. to make a long story short I was two minutes late because the train I was on got stuck for 10 mins (I left my house 2 hours in advance and I'm not trying to make excuses).. again I was sent home and told I would start the next week for being late, which is today. I went up there today and was sent home again because the manager called the first three people on his list and he told me I would start next week. My point is UPS is wasting my money and time.. is there anything I can do about this.

Answer 1

My hubby works for UPS. He's never had problems like that but he knew someone on the inside. I have to say though that some things take a while, like if you want to later become a driver. But it's really worth it. The money is good (really good the longer you stay) and the insurance is GREAT! The insurance alone is reason enough to try to get in there. Be persistant, show up half an hour before you are supposed to be there and make sure they see your face. Good luck.

Answer 2

Its lousy business practise but fairly typical of a large company with more potential workers than jobs. If you want the job you put up with the messing about.

You can send a letter to the UPS management at the corporate office or that specific site pointing out how much of your time they are wasting with the messing about.

I would give it another week, and see what happens. Hopefully you will either be hired or find a job closer to home .

Good luck.

Answer 3

Nope. The position is what is sometimes called "intermittent on call". That's what the "alternate" (not alternative) in the job title means. You have to be available to work. If they need you, you'll work. If not, you won't. Most likely once you're selected from the IOC pool you'll get at least a semi-regular schedule.

If you want to get on board with UPS in an entry-level position you'll probably have to play the game until you get a regular schedule. Only you can decide if it's worth the hassle.

Since you have a 1:52 commute they can't just call you in at a moment's notice. If you lived in the immediate vicinity of the facility it might be different.

Answer 4

No. The manager has to go by seniority to get the work done. If you are an alternate you are not guaranteed work. You work when they are short handed or overloaded. Basically you are a substitute.

Answer 5

you should contact the train operater. Many public transit systems have deals to protect workers who choose transit. It is this kind of crap that makes people drive.