UPS to halt pickups for heavy items ahead of union vote - Reuters
United Parcel Service Inc (UPS.N) has warned customers that it will stop picking up shipments of heavy items starting next Wednesday to avoid any potential freight disruptions ahead of a union vote on Nov. 11, the company said on Thursday.
The standoff, which involves large shipments of goods bound for stores and other destinations, will not affect small-package deliveries during the upcoming holiday season, UPS said.
UPS wrapped up contract discussions with the Teamsters National Freight Industry Negotiating Committee on Oct. 25. The union has already authorized a strike if members vote “no” on the final contract offer from UPS.
United Parcel Service Inc (UPS.N) has warned customers that it will stop picking up shipments of heavy items starting next Wednesday to avoid any potential freight disruptions ahead of a union vote on Nov. 11, the company said on Thursday.
The standoff, which involves large shipments of goods bound for stores and other destinations, will not affect small-package deliveries during the upcoming holiday season, UPS said.
UPS wrapped up contract discussions with the Teamsters National Freight Industry Negotiating Committee on Oct. 25. The union has already authorized a strike if members vote “no” on the final contract offer from UPS.