ATLANTA — The International Brotherhood of Teamsters representing UPS workers announced Wednesday morning that they have rejected the latest contract offer, signaling another step closer toward a possible strike.
The union says they felt the latest offer that the Sandy Springs-based company presented to them did not address their needs and negotiations “collapsed” around 4 a.m. this morning.
“Following marathon negotiations, UPS refused to give the Teamsters a last, best, and final offer, telling the union the company had nothing more to give.”
AFTER MARATHON SESSIONS, UPS NEGOTIATIONS COLLAPSE
— Teamsters (@Teamsters) July 5, 2023
Around 4AM, UPS walked away from the bargaining table after presenting an unacceptable offer to the Teamsters that did not address members’ needs. The UPS Teamsters Nat’l Negotiating Committee unanimously rejected the package pic.twitter.com/LKtjz4jI9I
The union added that no additional negotiations have been scheduled before its current contract expires on July 31.
If the contract isn’t approved, the International Brother Hood of Teamsters previously voted to start a national strike, meaning more than 340,000 workers could potentially stop working until an agreement is reached.
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UPS sent the following statement to Channel 2 Action News on Wednesday:
“The Teamsters have stopped negotiating despite UPS’s historic offer that builds on our industry-leading pay. We have nearly a month left to negotiate. We have not walked away, and the union has a responsibility to remain at the table. Refusing to negotiate, especially when the finish line is in sight, creates significant unease among employees and customers and threatens to disrupt the U.S. economy. Only our non-union competitors benefit from the Teamsters’ actions.
We’re proud of our offer. It delivers wins for our people. The Teamsters should return to the table to finalize this deal.”
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