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. (2) 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 maintain and update the technology that identifies multiple addresses in close proximity to which any combination of Surepost and ground packages are to be delivered. The Company shall meet with the Competition Committee to review any potential expansion of the volume to be redirected and determine if it is economically feasible to handle in UPS’ operations. 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 Company shall not deactivate or interfere with the operation of the technology that redirects Surepost volume to the Company unless volume is being rolled in a building due to delivery constraints. In such event, redirect will only be deactivated for the affected building(s). The UPS President of Labor Relations, or his designee, will notify the Union’s Director of the Package Division of any deactivation. (3) 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
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Samples: United Parcel Service Agreement, National Master Agreement, United Parcel Service Agreement
Surepost. (1) In order to retain existing commercial customers that are solicited 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, 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 shipping 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.
(2) 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(spack- age(s) to be delivered to the same address. In such circumstances, all of the Surepost package(s) and ground package(s) will be delivered deliv- ered by package drivers. The Company will implement when available maintain and update the technology that identifies multiple addresses in close proximity proximi- ty to which any combination of Surepost and ground packages are to be delivered. The Company shall meet with the Competition Committee to review any potential expansion of the volume to be redirected and determine if it is economically feasible to handle in UPS’ operations. 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 Company shall not deactivate or interfere with the operation of the technology that redirects Surepost volume to the Company unless un- less volume is being rolled in a building due to delivery constraints. In such event, redirect will only be deactivated for the affected building(s). The UPS President of Labor Relations, or his designee, will notify the Union’s Director of the Package Division of any deactivation.
(3) The joint Joint UPS/IBT Competition Committee committee will meet on a quarterly quar- terly basis to review the progress of this service and discuss potential poten- tial 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 thethe Union and the UPS National Negotiating Committees for discussion and resolution. In addition, the Union may notify the Employer of any opportunities to include additional addresses.
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Samples: National Master United Parcel Service Agreement, National Master United Parcel Service Agreement
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, 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 storesoffering. 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.
(2) . 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 implement, when available maintain and update the available, technology that identifies multiple addresses in close proximity to which any combination of Surepost and ground packages are to be delivered. The Company shall meet with the Competition Committee to review any potential expansion of the volume to be redirected and determine if it is economically feasible to handle in UPS’ operations. 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 Company shall not deactivate or interfere with the operation of the technology that redirects Surepost volume to the Company unless volume is being rolled in a building due to delivery constraints. In such event, redirect will only be deactivated for the affected building(s). The UPS President of Labor Relations, or his designee, will notify the Union’s Director of the Package Division of any deactivation.
(3) The joint 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 thethe Union and the UPS National Negotiating Committees for discussion and resolution.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
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, 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 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.
(2) 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 maintain and update the technology that identifies multiple addresses in close proximity to which any combination of Surepost and ground packages are to be delivered. The Company shall meet with the Competition Committee to review any potential expansion of the volume to be redirected and determine if it is economically feasible to handle in UPS’ ' operations. 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 Company shall not deactivate or interfere with the operation of the technology that redirects Surepost volume to the Company unless volume is being rolled in a building due to delivery constraints. In such event, redirect will only be deactivated for the affected building(s). The UPS President of Labor Relations, or his designee, will notify the Union’s Director of the Package Division of any deactivation.
(3) The joint 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 thethe Union and the UPS National Negotiating Committees for discussion and resolution. In addition, the Union may notify the Employer of any opportunities to include additional addresses.
4) If a driver or inside employee identifies a package designated for Surepost that is clearly more than ten (10) pounds and/or larger than three cubic feet, the package can be removed from the system and redirected for delivery by a package driver unless the Employer cannot deliver to the specified address.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement