August 12, 2021 - A UPS crew flying an MD-11 freighter had a tail strike while attempting to land in Phoenix, Arizona. There were no reported injuries. The incident happened on Wednesday, the 11th of August.

July 26, 2023 - The Teamsters and UPS had already come to agreements on 55 "non-economic issues", including an agreement to add air conditioning to UPS trucks. Norbert Rodriguez, a veteran UPS package car driver who participated in the last Teamsters strike in 1997, said that "the biggest win is finally getting the air conditioned car," especially amidst historic heat waves. “I work in Arizona.

The ballot opened this week and is set to close on December 3rd. If approved, action could begin in mid-December, potentially impacting last-minute Christmas gift deliveries and subsequent sales.

July 14, 2023 - Multiple practice strikes have already been held here in the Valley, and with a little over two weeks until the contract expires, pay is a major sticking point. "They can absolutely be that company of America that can pay their employees," said Salgado. UPS did not go on camera, but their spokesperson provided a statement on the negotiations:

October 31, 2023 - UPS workers won significant concessions in their newly-ratified contract after threatening to strike if a deal couldn’t be reached.

July 6, 2023 - UPS workers and Teamsters members during a rally outside a UPS hub in the Brooklyn borough of New York, US, on Friday, April 21, 2023.Paul Frangipane—Bloomberg/Getty Images · Whatever happens with the strike, the new vehicles can’t come ...

June 16, 2023 - Full- and part-time UPS Teamsters are working in lockstep for a new five-year agreement that guarantees higher wages for all workers, more full-time jobs, an end to forced overtime and harassment from management, elimination of a two-tier wage system, and protection from heat and other workplace hazards. “This strike authorization vote sends a clear message to UPS that our members are damned and determined to take necessary action to secure a historic contract that respects their dedication and sacrifice,” said Teamsters General Secretary-Treasurer Fred Zuckerman.

August 25, 2023 - The decision, supported by more than 86% of UPS union members who voted, removes the threat of a strike at United Parcel Service. A protracted work stoppage would have caused widespread supply chain disruptions across the U.S.

Subcommittees made strong progress this week, reaching agreement on topics such as safety and health, subcontracting, and overtime rules. Additionally, the Teamsters announced the results of their recent strike authorization vote, and as expected, voting members overwhelmingly approved.

Our strike deadline is August 1. A strike will begin only when it is announced by the union. Your local union is responsible for setting up and maintaining an effective strike line.

Peak Season Strike at... BREAKING UPDATE: UPS has agreed to reinstate the employees that were illegally laid off in retaliation for organizing with the Teamsters. The reinstatement victory avoids peak season strike action that loomed on Monday.

August 12, 2025 - In a dramatic turn of events late Monday night, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters secured a string of hard-fought victories at UPS facilities nationwide, forcing the shipping giant to settle multiple long-running disputes and averting a wave of strikes that could have disrupted operations in at least seven states.

In reality, tens of thousands of jobs have already been eliminated since the Teamsters blocked a national strike and pushed through the sellout 2023 contract based on lies. Only through a rebellion to tear themselves out of the straitjacket ...

July 5, 2023 - The union tweeted that UPS walked away from the bargaining table around 4 a.m.

July 25, 2023 - A UPS driver puts his seat belt on before driving off during a rally on July 19. The shipping company and the Teamsters union announced a deal Tuesday for a new contract, averting a strike.

Around 2,000 workers including delivery drivers are balloting to take action causing delays to parcels