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

UPS plans to hire over 100,000 seasonal workers again this year to support holiday shipping.
As a result of a new Teamsters union contract, seasonal workers will start at $21-23 per hour, increased from $15.50-21 per hour last year.
UPS is hiring package handlers, drivers, and tractor-trailer drivers.
Nearly 80% of seasonal positions do not require an interview.
UPS hired the same number of seasonal workers, 100,000, in 2021.

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Posted 9/26/2023, 2:42:27 PM

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

UPS plans to hire over 100,000 seasonal workers again this year to support holiday shipping.
As a result of a new Teamsters union contract, seasonal workers will start at $21-23 per hour, increased from $15.50-21 per hour last year.
UPS is hiring package handlers, drivers, and tractor-trailer drivers.
Nearly 80% of seasonal positions do not require an interview.
UPS hired the same number of seasonal workers, 100,000, in 2021.

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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.

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