Originally Posted by FliFast

Actually...

In our collective bargaining agreement, Article 5. S(1) states we are given the contractually guaranteed "right" to jumpseat for personal use.

Put into perspective, any item in our contract given to us for our benefit:
Crew meals, jumpseats, hotels near civilization, etc. were a product of negotiation not privilege.

In other words, we gave up something for these "quality of life" benefits. I doubt seriously UPS Labor came to the negotiating table and offered these free of charge. Unless someone can document otherwise, these so-called privleges were given Quid pro quo (something for something).

IMHO, the ability to jumpseat is a contractual right because the company would be in violation (breech) of contract to remove its' use.

On the other hand, if the company extends us a privlege and removes it (62" wide screen TV in the mail room), we have no recourse.

I'll leave it at that.

FF