Surepost. 1) In order to retain existing commercial customers that are solicited by a competitor offering services similar to those described herein, or to attract new commercial customers, the Company may offer service contracts that include the delivery of packages by the USPS. Packages eligible for such delivery will normally be less than ten (10) pounds in weight and less than two (2) three (3) cubic feet in size, in accordance with paragraph (2) below. The Company shall employ technology, prior to the applicable preload operation, which identifies packages in excess of ten (10) pounds or two (2) cubic feet shipped via Surepost, so that they are redirected to bargaining unit drivers. Further, UPS agrees that the Surepost will not be presented as a general service offering except at UPS stores. This service will only be offered for shipping from a business to a residential customer. The Company agrees that it will not use Surepost as a basis to diminish the size of the bargaining unit. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, UPS agrees that it will increase, as provided below, the number of Surepost packages redirected to the bargaining unit on a contract year basis as measured by the national average daily volume (ADV). The redirected volume will be increased by two (2) percent as compared to the national ADV for calendar year 2022 (i.e. 42%) for the contract year beginning August 1, 2023. For each of the following contract year ending dates the percentage of volume redirected shall be as follows: 8-1- 2024 (44%); 8-1-25 (45%); 8-1-26 (46%); 8-1-27 (48%); and 8-1-28 (50%).
Surepost. (1) In order to retain existing commercial customers that are solicited by a competitor offering services similar to those described herein, or to attract new commercial customers, the Company may offer service contracts that include the delivery of packages by the USPS. Packages eligible for such delivery will normally, be less than ten (10) pounds in weight and less than three (3) cubic feet in size, in accordance with paragraph (2). Further, UPS agrees that the Surepost will not be presented as a general service offering except at UPS stores. This service will only be offered for shipping from a business to a residential customer. The Company agrees that it will not use Surepost as a basis to diminish the size of the bargaining unit.
Surepost. 1) In order to retain existing commercial customers that are solic- ited by a competitor offering services similar to those described herein, or to attract new commercial customers, the Company may offer service contracts that include the delivery of packages by the USPS. Packages eligible for such delivery will normally be less than ten (10) pounds in weight and less than three (3) cubic feet in size, in accordance with paragraph (2) below. Further, UPS agrees that the Surepost will not be presented as a general service offering except at UPS stores. This service will only be offered for ship- ping from a business to a residential customer. The Company agrees that it will not use Surepost as a basis to diminish the size of the bargaining unit.
Surepost. 1) In order to retain existing commercial customers that are solicited by a competitor offering services similar to those described herein, or to attract new commercial customers, the Company may offer service contracts that include the delivery of packages by the USPS. Packages eligible for such delivery will normally be less than ten (10) pounds in weight and less than two (2) three (3) cubic feet in size, in accordance with paragraph (2) below. The Company shall employ technology, prior to the applicable preload operation, which identifies packages in excess of ten (10) pounds, or two (2) cubic feet shipped via Surepost, so that they are redirected to bargaining unit drivers. Further, UPS agrees that the Surepost will not be presented as a general service offering The Company reserves the full right to add too, delete from, or alter any or all proposals at anytime during the entire course of these 2023 negotiations. The Company also reserves the full right to correct inadvertent errors and omissions. Where no reference is made to a specific Article or section thereof, such Article and Section are to continue as in the current Supplemental Agreement, as applied and interpreted during the life of such Agreement. Nothing contained in these proposals shall be construed to be a waiver of, indication of, or acknowledgement that any Company rights or practice may not presently exist nor shall any modification or withdrawal of a proposal lessen or detract from such Company rights as may exist except at UPS stores. This service will only be offered for shipping from a business to a residential customer. The Company agrees that it will not use Surepost as a basis to diminish the size of the bargaining unit. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, UPS agrees that it will increase, as provided below, the number of Surepost packages redirected to the bargaining unit and on a contract year basis as measured by the national average daily volume (ADV). The redirected volume will be increased by two (2) percent as compared to the national ADV for calendar year 2022 (i.e. 42%) for contract year beginning Aug 1, 2023. For each of the following contract year ending dates the percentage of volume redirected shall be as follows: 8-1-2024 (44%): 8-1-25 (45%): 8-1-26 (46%): 8-1-27 (48%): and 8-1-28 (50%).
Surepost. In order to retain existing commercial customers that are solicited by a competitor offering services similar to those described herein, or to attract new commercial customers, the Company may offer service contracts that include the delivery of packages by the USPS. Packages eligible for such delivery will normally be less than ten (10) pounds in weight and less than three (3) cubic feet in size, in accordance with paragraph below. Further, UPS agrees that the Surepost will not be presented as a general service offering. This service will only be offered for shipping from a business to a residential customer. The Company agrees that it will not use Surepost as a basis to diminish the size of the bargaining unit. The Company will continue to use and develop technology that identifies two or more Surepost packages to be delivered to the same address and/or any combination of Surepost package(s) and ground package(s) to be delivered to the same address. In such circumstances, all of the Surepost package(s) and ground package(s) will be delivered by package drivers. The Company will implement, when available, technology that identifies multiple addresses in close proximity to which any combination of Surepost and ground packages are to be delivered. Within 120 days of the effective date of this Agreement, the Company shall also develop technology that identifies oversized (greater than three (3) cubic feet) or overweight packages. Once such technology is operational, all Surepost packages exceeding ten (10) pounds or with dimensions greater than three (3) cubic feet, will be delivered by package drivers. The Joint UPS/IBT Competition Committee will meet on a quarterly basis to review the progress of this service and discuss potential technological enhancements that will allow Surepost volume to be placed back in the UPS system for final mile delivery. Any issues or disputes related to the Surepost service that cannot be resolved by the Competition Committee shall be referred directly to the Chairs of the Union and the UPS National Negotiating Committees for discussion and resolution.
