UPS Teamsters are using the upcoming 9.5 list to get ready to fight layoffs and make UPS pay for forced excessive overtime. Get started early on 9.5 enforcement to trigger our contractual right to get our routes adjusted–or make UPS pay quadruple time.
The 9.5 list is due on Monday, January 5 and goes into effect on January 15. It is a powerful tool to enforce our rights and fight layoffs. Here’s what you need to know.
Resources:
Click here to download the UPS Teamsters United leaflet
Click here to download the 9.5 Parking Lot Meeting Guide
Click here to download the IBT 9.5 Sign-Up List
Click here to download the IBT 9.5 Flyer
Click here to download the IBT Guide to Tracking 9.5 Grievances
How 9.5 Rights Work
After you sign up, if UPS works you over 9.5 hours three times in a week, the company must pay triple time for all time you work over 9.5 hours on any day during the week.
If the company continues to violate your 9.5 rights after the elevated meeting, you will be paid quadruple time for all time worked over 9.5 hours.
9.5 Rights Eligibility
Every RPCD can and should sign the 9.5 list.
Former 22.4 drivers who are now RPCDs qualify for 9.5 rights if:
- You had 9.5 rights under the last contract.
- You have a bid route
- You cover the same route for a full week OR
- You have more than 4 years seniority as a package driver
Even if you are not going to be 9.5 eligible every week, you should still sign the 9.5 list. That way you will get your 9.5 penalty pay as soon as you are eligible.
9.5 List Sign-Up
The 9.5 list must be submitted to the company by Monday, January 5. Use the IBT 9.5 sign-up sheet and pass out this 9.5 flyer.
Work with your Shop Steward and Business Agent.
Talk with drivers one-on-one and use your seniority list to make sure you don’t miss anyone. You can also organize a 9.5 parking lot meeting to get drivers signed up on the same day.
Win the 9.5 Game in 2026
Take early action to fight excessive overtime and layoffs by our 9.5 rights.
Resources:
Click here to download the UPS Teamsters United leaflet
Click here to download the 9.5 Parking Lot Meeting Guide
Click here to download the IBT 9.5 Sign-Up List
Click here to download the IBT 9.5 Flyer
Click here to download the IBT Guide to Tracking 9.5 Grievances
Click here to print the IBT 9.5 Sign-Up List
Click here to download the IBT Guide to Tracking 9.5 Grievances