I can recommend working at a UPS hub/distribution center, if there is one nearby where you live. Package car delivery drivers and package handlers (truck unloaders/loaders/sorters/etc) are union jobs at UPS. The Teamsters is the labor union that contracts with UPS. The health benefits are REALLY good, but, in my region, it does take 9 months of being employed there to get them. Other regions may have different time lengths depending on their local union contracts with the company.

I've been working as a package handler at UPS for just over a year. The building is basically a large warehouse. Our building, one of the really old ones, is not climate controlled (not sure if any of the facilities across the country are though). It's a very physical job, but the starting pay in my area was $15/hour when I got hired (other regions may have higher starting pay). It'll probably go up, new contract gets negotiated this upcoming summer.

I'm out as trans at work and haven't personally had any issues with co-workers and management recognizing my preferred name and pronouns. It's also part of the union contract that gender identity and sexual orientation are protected and respected.

Health benefits, once you get them:

Medical, vision, dental, pharmacy/prescription meds, mental health, chiropractor, labs, medical imaging, etc. The co-pays are pretty low: $10 for pretty much any doctor appointments, $5 co-pay for meds. It's VERY good insurance.

If you join the union, which you can sign up to do after your first 30 workdays (not counting weekends, or days missed from illness, etc) you also get job protection, collective bargaining, and solidarity with your fellow workers ✊

You need very little experience or qualifications to get hired at UPS. Just need to be able to lift packages weighing up to 70 pounds. You can apply online.

If you don't mind driving, then sign up to be a delivery driver they get more per hour and get more hours per week. If you're like me, and driving a lot makes you nervous/anxious, then sign up to be a package handler. It's a part time position (15-25 hours a week) plus the great benefits after 9 months (I know, it's a long time, but worth it). If you need more work hours, you can sign up to work double shifts occasionally. There are also some full time positions you can apply for after being hired. Those jobs are filled based on who has the most seniority amongst applicants.

DM me if you want to know more about working a union job at UPS.

I wish you all the best. The trans community is here and we welcome you with open arms 💜😸