Teamsters Local 492

(Article 17) New Payroll Penalty Language Now in Effect

Jan 06, 2026

1/6/2026 - UPS Article 17 Penalty Pay Update

Attention All UPS Teamsters:

(Article 17) New Payroll Penalty Language Now in Effect

Per Article 17, of the National Master Agreement, the updated payroll penalty provisions have officially taken effect.

“Within thirty (30) days of the implementation of the Employer's new payroll processing system, but no later than January 1, 2026, the following shall apply:

The payroll error penalty described above for full-time employees shall be increased to the employee's full daily guarantee for every full pay period in which the shortage is not paid after the second (2nd) scheduled work day, until corrected.

For part-time employees, the payroll error penalty shall remain at four (4) hours pay. If the payroll error is not corrected for a part-time employee within two (2) pay period, the penalty shall be increased to five (5) hours."

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Fraternally,

Andrew L. Palmer

Teamsters Local 492 Secretary-Treasurer

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UPS Article 17 Penalty Pay Update

1/6/2026 - UPS Article 17 Penalty Pay Update Attention All UPS Teamsters: (Article 17) New Payroll Penalty Language Now in Effect Per Article 17, of the National Master Agreement, the updated payroll penalty provisions have officially taken effect.

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