The President of the Teamsters union expressed his concern to the White House regarding President Biden’s potential interference with the ongoing negotiations with UPS. With a potential strike looming at the end of July, Teamsters President Sean O’Brien addressed union members in an online meeting and cautioned them to be prepared. O’Brien emphasized that the focus should be on Corporate America, which is profiting immensely from the hard work of union members, rather than the Teamsters. He adamantly stated that they will not allow anyone to impose a contract on them.
Negotiations between the Teamsters and UPS, a company that employs approximately 340,000 individuals, have been ongoing for several weeks. The Teamsters have made it clear that if a new contract is not agreed upon by July 31, they will proceed with a strike. This strike could potentially lead to significant shortages in delivery services nationwide. Despite this, O’Brien expressed his desire for the White House and other parties to stay out of their dispute. Drawing on his personal experience, he likened the situation to a disagreement between two individuals, emphasizing that those not involved should refrain from intervention.
O’Brien’s plea for President Biden to avoid involvement in the negotiations comes less than a year after the President successfully mediated a resolution between union workers and railroad companies using executive authority. The Teamsters claimed to have reached a near agreement with UPS in early July, but the negotiations fell apart due to demands for increased salaries for part-time workers. In preparation for a potential strike, UPS has started training nonunion members. Delivering a staggering 24.3 million packages per day, UPS would struggle to maintain this pace if its workers were to strike.
President Biden, known for his pro-union stance, has a long-standing alliance with the Teamsters. However, a strike during his administration could pose challenges as his re-election campaign highlights the benefits of “Bidenomics.” If a complete strike were to occur this year, it would be the largest in American history, amplifying the growing demands of online shopping.
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