UPS to Hire Over 100,000 Seasonal Workers for Holiday Rush After Labor Deal Finalized

UPS announced it will hire over 100,000 seasonal workers for the holidays, including delivery drivers, CDL drivers, and package handlers.
UPS faces its busiest time during the holidays and is offering competitive wages at hundreds of locations.
The hiring initiative comes after UPS finalized contentious labor negotiations this summer.
UPS revenue dropped last quarter as package volume fell during labor talks.
UPS lowered its full-year revenue expectations due to volume impact from labor negotiations.

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Posted 9/26/2023, 3:21:40 PM

UPS to Hire Over 100,000 Seasonal Workers for Holiday Rush After Labor Deal Finalized

UPS announced it will hire over 100,000 seasonal workers for the holidays, including delivery drivers, CDL drivers, and package handlers.
UPS faces its busiest time during the holidays and is offering competitive wages at hundreds of locations.
The hiring initiative comes after UPS finalized contentious labor negotiations this summer.
UPS revenue dropped last quarter as package volume fell during labor talks.
UPS lowered its full-year revenue expectations due to volume impact from labor negotiations.

foxbusiness.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/24/2023

UPS deal raises pay for thousands of employees in Alabama

Thousands of UPS workers in Alabama will receive raises as part of a contract agreement reached with the company, benefiting drivers, warehouse workers, and mechanics.

8/25/2023

‘Amazon better pay attention’: UPS CEO says delivery drivers will earn an average of $170K in newly ratified 'historic' contract — but one driver says that's ‘a bit of an exaggeration'

9/11/2023

UPS Drivers Win Large Pay Raises, Benefits in New Contract After Viral TikTok Video Spurs Public Interest

9/14/2023

UPS Courts Customers Lost During Contract Talks With Deals and Bonuses

9/15/2023

Retailers Plan Lowest Holiday Hiring Since 2008 Amid Economic Worries and Higher Wages

U.S. retailers are expected to hire the fewest number of seasonal workers for the upcoming holiday season since 2008, due to increased labor costs and consumer uncertainty.

9/19/2023

Amazon to Hire 250,000 Seasonal Workers for Holidays, Far More Than Other Retailers Amid Delivery Network Growth

9/26/2023

UPS to Hire Over 100,000 Seasonal Workers Again, With Higher Wages This Year

UPS plans to hire over 100,000 seasonal workers with higher starting pay, ranging from $21 to $23 per hour, as a result of a contract agreement with the Teamsters union.

9/26/2023

UPS to Hire Over 100,000 Seasonal Workers, Offering $21-$23 Per Hour with Minimal Interview Process