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Life After Surepost

UPS Teamsters face a surge of volume after UPS suspended its SurePost delivery agreement with the U.S. postal service. So far, the addition of millions of Surepost packages has meant that post-peak layoffs have gotten off to a slow start. But many drivers are also facing massive loads and long hours. Our 9.5 protections against excessive overtime are in effect as of January 15. Enforcing the contract is the best way to guard against the twin threats of excessive overtime and layoffs.

Webinar: Hunting Season and Your Rights at UPS

Peak season is over. But a new year brings new problems: Surepost chaos, production harassment, and petty discipline. In this webinar, learn tried and true strategies to protect yourself and fight discipline. Find out how UPS Teamsters are organizing in our workplaces to protect ourselves and stand up to management. Register for the webinar on Sunday, February 2 at Noon ET / 11 AM CT / 10 AM MT / 9 AM PT.

Webinar: Amazon Strikes and Organizing to Meet the Amazon Challenge

Amazon Teamsters conducted the biggest nationally-coordinated strike ever at Amazon in U.S. history. Join our webinar to find out what was accomplished. Hear reports from the strike lines. Learn more about the threat that Amazon poses to good jobs and how Teamsters are organizing to meet the Amazon challenge.

Stop Excessive Overtime and Make UPS Pay for Violations

UPS Teamsters are using the upcoming 9.5 list to get ready to fight layoffs and make UPS pay for forced excessive overtime. Getting started early on 9.5 can also enforce the contract by triggering our contractual right to elevated meetings.

Amazon Teamsters Launch Peak Season Strike

Amazon Teamsters are on strike across the country because the company is refusing to recognize their union and negotiate a contract.