97% of UPS Teamsters voted to authorize a strike on August 1 if UPS does not agree to a strong new contract by July 31. Teamsters represent more than 340,000 UPS package delivery drivers and warehouse logistics workers nationwide.
UPS workers carry 6% of the country’s GDP, and if they strike, it would be the largest strike in the US in 50+ years – a massive boost to the resurgent American labor movement. UPS is making record profits ($12 billion+) after the pandemic and can afford to meet union demands, which include:
- eliminating excessive overtime
- eliminating the two-tier driver classifications whereby 2nd tier drivers do the same work as other drivers, but for lower pay and with fewer protections
- for many warehouse workers, getting higher pay and turning part-time jobs into full-time jobs
- addressing harassment on the job and other issues
HOW CAN YOU HELP?
If there is a strike come August 1, again, show up at the nearest picket line and offer to help.
If there is a strike come August 1, again, show up at the nearest picket line and offer to help.
Unable to join a picket? Drop off health drinks or snacks instead!
Sign our Strike Ready Support Pledge so that we can contact you with picket locations and other ways to support striking Teamsters!
Find out more by Joining us at our monthly meetings at the Everett Public Library Main Branch Auditorium, 2702 Hoyt Ave, Everett, WA, 2nd Tuesday of the month, 6:15 pm – 7:45 pm.