804 Teamsters are using the upcoming 9.5 list to fight layoffs and make UPS pay for forced excessive overtime. Here’s what you need to know.

The 9.5 list is due on Monday, January 5 and goes into effect on January 15. 

Talk to your shop steward to sign the 9.5 list. Then file grievances when the company violates the contract. 

How 9.5 Rights Work 

After you sign the 9.5 list, the company must pay triple time for all hours you work over 9.5 hours on any day during the week. File a grievance to get paid for violations.

If the company violates your 9.5 rights five times, the District Labor Manager must hold an elevated meeting with the union within 45 days to adjust your dispatch.

If the company continues to violate your 9.5 rights after the elevated meeting, you are owed quadruple time for all time worked over 9.5 hours. 

9.5 Rights Eligibility

Drivers 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 when you are eligible.