This isn’t just a win; it’s a home run.
Yet, what makes this ratification historically groundbreaking is the union’s assertion that this was the most-supported agreement in their longstanding partnership with UPS.
In the words of Teamsters General President Sean O’Brien, “This is the template for how workers should be paid and protected nationwide.” And to those in the wings, especially nonunion giants like Amazon, this victory serves as a clarion call to pay heed.
Further fortifying the workers’ position, the ratified agreement dissolves the divisive two-tier wage system birthed in 2018.
This system had been the thorn in the workers’ side, unjustly paying some drivers less based on their work schedule. Now, every driver stands on equal ground.
Teamsters Members Ratify UPS Contract: Safety and Work-Life Balance
The agreement isn’t just about numbers on a paycheck. It’s a holistic transformation.
New package cars will soon get air conditioning, while the current fleet will be retrofitted with fans and heat safety systems.
