United Ground Express Pre-Negotiation Survey

Thank you for taking the time to complete our 10-minute survey. Your participation is more than just answers; it's the first step toward a fair contract that honors the hard work and dedication we provide to this company. THIS IS A CONFIDENTIAL SURVEY. NO NAMES WILL BE SHARED WITH UGE MANAGEMENT.

First, tell us a little about yourself.

Name(Required)

First Last

Your Personal Email Address

Can we send you important updates related to contract negotiations at UGE?

What is Your Home Station?(Required)

Please Tell Us What Your Home Station Is.

Your Age Range(Required)

Your Gender(Required)

Which airlines do you service? (Check all that apply.)(Required)

Are You Full-Time or Part-Time?(Required)

Are You a Lead?(Required)

Your Work Position(Required)

Additional Qualifications

CRO

De-Icing Instructor

Compliance Coordinator

GSE

LRI

JetBridge or Cabin Door Instructor

BSO

Other / Not Listed

How Long Have You Worked at UGE?(Required)

How Long Do You Intend to Keep Working at UGE?(Required)

Do You Have a Second Job?(Required)

Are You the Primary Earner in Your Household?(Required)

Overall, How Would You Rate UGE as an Employer(Required)

Please Rate the Overall Professionalism of Management(Required)

Generally, do you feel that Management treats you with respect?(Required)

Are You Concerned About Retaliation from Managers if You Report a Safety Concern?(Required)

Are You Concerned About Retaliation from Managers if You File a Grievance?(Required)

Are You Asked to Perform Tasks That are Outside the Scope of Your Job? (For example, janitorial tasks.)(Required)

Which of these Issues are Most Important to you? Re-order the items on this list by dragging them into the correct order. Place the most important items higher on the list, and the less important items toward the bottom.

Improved Day Trade Options
Better Job Security
Improved Health Care Options
Reduced the Maximum Part-Time Hours
Progressive Discipline
Pull Sick Time From Sick Bank Instead of PTO
More Opportunities to Transfer to United
Extend Break Time from 10 Minutes to 15 Minutes

How much do you agree with the following statements?

I Feel Respected at Work(Required)

I Get Enough Training and Support to do My Job(Required)

I Feel I am Safe at Work(Required)

In your opinion, how well has the company communicated the process for becoming a Lead?(Required)

Are you concerned that you may lose your job due to technological advances such as automation and Ai?(Required)

In the Past Year, Have you Been Worried About Losing Your Job For Any Reason?(Required)

Do You Support or Oppose Future Vaccine Mandates?(Required)

How would you like to receive your Overall Compensation?

Overall compensation refers to the complete package of benefits and earnings you receive from your employer for your work. It combines various forms of payment and benefits designed to reward and support employees in different ways. This package can include several elements, such as:

Base Wages: The fixed salary or hourly pay you receive.
Profit Sharing: Bonus payments based on the company's profitability.
Health Care Benefits: Contributions to health insurance to manage medical costs.
Pension Payments and 401 (k): Savings for retirement, to which the employer might contribute a certain amount.
Other Premiums: Additional payments for specific roles or skills, like leadership roles or specialized team functions.
Shift Differentials: Extra pay to attract workers to certain shifts.

The next section includes a list of some of the elements that combine to form your Overall Compensation. Please read each item carefully and tell our Negotiators which needs improvement the most.

Remember, the things we've listed are just part of what you may get in your total pay package. Some extras like overtime, financial disincentives for mandatory overtime, and extra money from day trades aren't mentioned here. That's because they're not always part of your basic pay.

Please rate the OVERALL PAY AND COMPENSATION at UGE(Required)

Please Rank the Following in the Order of Importance. Move each item by Dragging Each Item into the correct order.

Paid Holidays
Controlled Health Care Costs
Less Time to Top-Out Payscale
Pension Contributions
401 (k) Match
Shift Differentials
Lead Premiums
Higher Pay for Mandatory Overtime
Paid Time for Training
Extra Pay for Cross-Trained Agents
Free Pass Travel After Ten Years

Please Rate the Shift Bid Process(Required)

How many shift bids would you like to see in a year?(Required)

How OFTEN do You Use the Swap Board?(Required)

How do You MOSTLY USE the Swap Board?(Required)

Have You Ever Taken any of the Following Leaves of Absence? (Check All that Apply)(Required)

Jury Duty

Personal Leave

Medical Leave

Military Leave

Company Offered Leave

Education Leave

Personal Emergency (Bereavement)

I Have Never Taken a Leave of Absence

Other / Prefer Not to Sa

If You Have Ever Taken Leave, How Smooth Was Your Return to Work?

During your leave (regardless of the type), how satisfied were you with the support and communication you received from the company?

If Possible, Would You Transfer to Another Station?(Required)

Do you Feel you Have a Healthy Work / Life Balance?(Required)

How Well Do You Understand the Grievance Process?(Required)

Have You Ever Personally Initiated a Grievance?(Required)

How likely are you to ask for a Union Rep in any meeting with management that could result in any level of disciplinary action against you?(Required)

(Optional) What is the Most Important Thing We Can Do as a Union Right Now?

Do You Get Enough Time AT WORK to Complete Your Training?(Required)

Have You Ever Reported a Safety Issue?(Required)

Please Rate the Safety Environment at UGE(Required)

How Well Does The Company Follow it's Own Safety Rules?(Required)

If you have a specific provision in the current contract that you think should be changed, please let us know.

Under what conditions would you be willing to vote to strike? (Check all that apply)(Required)

Layoffs

Unacceptable Health Care Costs

Pay Cuts

Breakdown of Contract Talks

Pay Freezes

Outsourcing

I Will Not Vote to Strike for These Reasons

If You Have any Additional Thoughts or Concerns, Please Let Us Know

Registration

United Ground Express Pre-Negotiation Survey

First, tell us a little about yourself.

How much do you agree with the following statements?

How would you like to receive your Overall Compensation?

The next section includes a list of some of the elements that combine to form your Overall Compensation. Please read each item carefully and tell our Negotiators which needs improvement the most.

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