UPS drivers pulling down $170k?!

[Big Boss]

 

[Schadenfreude]

Looked on indeed and all the advertised jobs are 20 a hour

Perspective: automotive assembly line workers start at more than that on average.

 

[Higher Tech]

You have to understand how these hit pieces are structured. It's not itemized for a reason. This probably includes a lot of stuff that most workers don't use, like college reimbursement, gym memberships, new car discounts, etc. Elective stuff. I'm sure it includes 401k contributions, employee stock plans (or a similar investment tool), and other fringe benefits. Base compensation is probably between 90k-120k.

 

[Remote]

UPS CEO says drivers will average $170,000 in pay and benefits at end of 5-year deal

UPS CEO says drivers will average $170,000 in pay and benefits at end of 5-year deal

UPS and the Teamsters Union reached a tentative agreement late last month, averting a strike.

www.cnbc.com

According to the article, full-time workers will average $49 per hour. But how many employees are full-time workers for UPS?

The article mentions that this could impact 340,000 workers but that's misleading.

This $170,000 headline is clickbait used to draw criticism at an industry AND UNIONS that the average American does not view as valuable.

 

[SadimirPutin]

That shyt is absolutely not true.......

 

[Arithmetic]

I have met a few who clocked 110k-130k after crazy holiday overtime

 

[In The Zone '98]

Just shows that all roles in society have merit and value.

 

[UpAndComing]

Truck Drivers getting that money

 

[Starman]

Don't be mad, UPS is hiring!

 

[beenz]

Yeah, what’s the catch tho

Is that 170 the absolute top of the payscale assuming you’re a long haul driver with 10+ yrs of experience willing to put in crazy amounts of overtime?

and that in itself requires a CDL. the local nikkas in the box truck ain't seeing anywhere close to this figure.

 

[Knowledge]

They make more than me, BUT I’d rather take my $120k over $170k when I show up when I want, take lunch when I want, get off when I want, etc. I can’t stand being micro managed

 

[WIA20XX]

Running in and out of houses
Pitbulls
White People that don't want you on their property
Customer Service in general
Driving All Day

Or

Working long shifts in a warehouse, doing actual physical labor?

They deserve that money

 

[Yagirlcheatinonus]

New drivers are not making total comp of $170k

It’s possible when you include insurance and all that other stuff.

 

[Yagirlcheatinonus]

Running in and out of houses
Pitbulls
White People that don't want you on their property
Customer Service in general
Driving All Day

Or

Working long shifts in a warehouse, doing actual physical labor?

They deserve that money

Depend on what city you live. Most people have their dogs fenced in or on a leash.

 

[RadaMillz]

It’s a hard job, I did security back in the days at a UPS center and the drivers were absolutely overworked and depressed.