Will UPS be flying planes without pilots?
Airline industry analysts report that Federal Aviation Administration pilots will test two remote-controlled unmanned aircraft with the goal of integrating pilot-less airplanes into U.S. airspace. “The...
View ArticleNo Protection from New Technology and Production Harassment
Drivers are paying the cost for another Hoffa-Hall surrender in bargaining—this time over the language on technology and discipline. Brown’s new telematics system increases surveillance and pushes...
View ArticleUPS Reviewing Driver Cell Phone Use
UPS said it is preparing to follow its ban on driver texting with a broader policy on use of cell and smart phones while its employees are behind the wheel, in support of federal policies to combat...
View ArticleKeyless Package Cars
UPS is expanding its use of keyless package cars. The new technology reduces some hassles for drivers—but the company’s real goal is increasing stop counts. UPS is expanding its use of a new keyless...
View ArticleOur Rights on the Line in Contract Talks
Working conditions at UPS are at an all-time low. Will the new contract address the problems—or will they get swept under the rug? The International Union announced it will open early contract...
View ArticleTechnology Harassment and “Dishonesty”
May 24, 2013: When it comes to technology harassment and dishonesty, the new contract offers more of the same. The company’s ability to fire an employee for “dishonesty” solely based on information...
View ArticleNew Technology for Harassment
October 17, 2013: UPS management has a new toy to harass preloaders and write them up for misloads. In some buildings, preload supervisors have started wearing scanners, entering package cars, and...
View ArticleUPS Tries to Impose Brownout on Facebook
UPS is claiming the right to discipline Teamsters based on company “Social Media Guidelines” that govern everything from online chat rooms and forums to blogs, and Facebook. UPS says “Activities that...
View ArticleMeet ORION: Telematics on Steroids
UPS is implementing new technology, the Orion Solution. It’s telematics on steroids. ORION takes EDD and makes it dynamic. Your package car is still loaded according to the PAS system. But ORION...
View ArticleUPS Plans to Have 45% of Drivers on ORION in 2014
Industry analysts report that UPS plans to put 45 percent of the number of drivers on the ORION system in the coming year, up from 10 percent who are currently using the technology. Click here to read...
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