UPS Teamster rank-and-file members have voted overwhelmingly to approve a new five-year contract, which includes substantial pay increases and enhanced workplace protections, to prevent a strike. This contract marks a significant milestone for UPS, as it received the largest margin of approval in the history of the company. The union made this announcement following the electronic voting process, which began on August 3 and resulted in an 86.3% approval rate among the 340,000 Teamster members. (Source: Teamsters)
The newly ratified contract ensures generous salary raises for full-time and part-time employees, as well as the creation of more full-time positions. Additionally, UPS will hire 30,000 additional drivers and implement measures to improve workplace conditions, such as equipping delivery trucks with air conditioning. Under this agreement, part-time workers will earn a minimum wage of $21 per hour, while full-time employees will receive an average wage of $49 per hour. Moreover, the contract eliminates mandatory overtime on drivers’ days off, promoting work-life balance. (Source: UPS)
In response to the vote’s outcome, UPS expressed satisfaction with the overwhelming support from its Teamsters-represented employees. The National Master Agreement, covering over 300,000 UPS staff across the United States, has now been officially ratified. (Source: UPS News)
Sean O’Brien, the General President of the Teamsters, expressed his delight at the outcome of the vote and highlighted the significance of this agreement. O’Brien issued a statement, emphasizing the positive impact this contract will have on the lives of hundreds of thousands of workers. He commended the union for setting a new standard in the package delivery industry, calling it a template for fair compensation and protection. Furthermore, he urged nonunion companies, specifically mentioning Amazon, to take note of the benefits negotiated by the Teamsters. (Source: Teamsters)
The tentative agreement between the Teamsters and UPS was reached in the final days before the previous contract’s expiration date of July 31. Both parties expressed satisfaction with the outcome, emphasizing the mutually beneficial aspects of the negotiation. Carol Tomé, the CEO of UPS, praised the agreement for delivering industry-leading pay and benefits to employees while preserving the company’s competitive edge. (Source: UPS)
O’Brien applauded the historic nature of this contract and recognized the dedicated efforts of UPS workers during the challenging COVID-19 pandemic, when they played a crucial role in ensuring the delivery of essential goods. Fred Zuckerman, the Teamsters’ General Secretary-Treasurer, echoed O’Brien’s sentiments and described this contract as the most financially rewarding national contract he has encountered in over 40 years of representing Teamsters at UPS. However, Zuckerman stressed the importance of continued vigilance to ensure that UPS fulfills all the terms of the contract over the next five years. (Source: Teamsters)
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