UPS Negotiations Resume as Shippers Hope for Resolution on Part-Time Employee Pay Issue


🤝 UPS Negotiations Resume as Shippers Hope for Resolution on Part-Time Employee Pay Issue.

Negotiations between UPS and the Teamsters Union have resumed after a pause, bringing hope to UPS shippers. The key point of contention has been part-time employee pay, and the union is determined to ensure their members are paid more than new hires. As the current national contract expiration approaches, UPS is making contingency plans, including training managers to deliver goods in case of a strike on August 1. Rival FedEx and regional carriers may benefit from a work stoppage, but industry experts warn that they cannot handle all of UPS's daily package volume, potentially leading to delays for shippers without alternative plans.

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