Calling me a clown when you still have no idea what you're talking about?
I'm typing this real slow so that you can comprehend. I know it is difficult for you, but if you try real hard and pay attention, you may actually learn something.
Here is what you said...
That is not what he said.
Wrong again.
It does not mean ratified. If the Union and Company have a signed deal by August 1, but not ratified yet, does that mean that O'Brien will extend the current contract until the voting comes in? Yes.
Here is exactly what he said. He said he will not extend negotiations past August 1. As long as O'Brien and the Company have agreed to a contract by August 1, we will keep working while we vote on it. If there is no agreement by August 1, he will not extend negotiations any further and we will be hitting the pavement.
Here you go. And it is in quotes because this is exactly what he said. I even highlighted the key phrase. If you still don't understand, maybe you can go down to your local school and ask any second grade student to explain it to you a little better.
"UPS would not have its billion-dollar profits without hardworking Teamsters. Our message to UPS is that it's time our contract reflects the essential work of our members. The Teamsters are resolved to win a strong contract by August 1, 2023, and we won't extend negotiations by a single day. We'll either have a signed agreement that day or be hitting the pavement."