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

UPS drivers achieved a new 5-year contract with large hourly wage increases to $44.26/hr. With overtime, drivers can make around $170K annually.
The contract includes improved benefits like pension contributions of $11-13/hr ($25K annually) and better medical insurance.
UPS moves $3.8 billion in goods daily, so the strike threat heavily impacted negotiations. The union achieved many goals.
UPS agreed to buy only air conditioned vans starting next year to address heat safety concerns, though existing vans won't be retrofitted.
A viral TikTok video explained the pay details, garnering 19 million views. It prompted discussion, with some questioning the figures and disagreeing.

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Posted 9/11/2023, 9:04:00 AM

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

UPS drivers achieved a new 5-year contract with large hourly wage increases to $44.26/hr. With overtime, drivers can make around $170K annually.
The contract includes improved benefits like pension contributions of $11-13/hr ($25K annually) and better medical insurance.
UPS moves $3.8 billion in goods daily, so the strike threat heavily impacted negotiations. The union achieved many goals.
UPS agreed to buy only air conditioned vans starting next year to address heat safety concerns, though existing vans won't be retrofitted.
A viral TikTok video explained the pay details, garnering 19 million views. It prompted discussion, with some questioning the figures and disagreeing.

boredpanda.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/23/2023

Teamsters approve UPS contract with raises for drivers, package sorters

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.

9/4/2023

'Perfect storm': What is causing labor strikes and disputes?

9/14/2023

UPS Driver's Viral Pay Stub Sparks Debate Over Union Benefits and College Salaries

A UPS delivery driver shared a pay stub showing $2,400 in weekly earnings, prompting a discussion on Reddit about wage discrepancies and the benefits of unionization.

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

9/26/2023

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

UPS is hiring over 100,000 seasonal workers, primarily delivery drivers and package handlers, to meet the demand during the holiday season.