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Negotiations between UPS and Teamsters hit a roadblock with the union rejecting the company's offer. A strike looms if no agreement is reached.
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, representing UPS employees, has rejected an offer from UPS during national contract negotiations Wednesday morning. UPS told the union they had nothing more to give following a marathon of negotiations. Key areas of disagreement include wages and pensions, with the union threatening to strike on August 1st if an agreement is not reached. This could potentially disrupt UPS's vast package delivery network and have a substantial impact on the U.S. economy. Labor disputes like this one can significantly affect supply chain operations, adding further strain to an already strained logistics sector. A potential strike could disrupt millions of deliveries daily, affecting numerous businesses and individuals who rely on UPS services.
Source: Supply Chain Dive
Throwback to delivering COVID vaccines before we were allowed to get vaccinated ourselves 🦠
— Matt Leichenger (@mattleichenger) July 5, 2023
We @Teamsters put our lives on the line during the pandemic while @UPS earned historic profits💰
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