The only antidote is for working Teamsters to organize for change. Members’ hourly wages will increase by $3.90 per hour over five years. If the ratification fails, retroactivity pay would become subject to further negotiations. The union wouldn’t be able to guarantee any back pay from the company. While pension benefits for part-time UPS members have increased, full-and part-time workers are enrolled in separate benefit funds. The previous extension agreement was terminated in November 2014. This action set the best stage for Local 710 to successfully negotiate a new tentative agreement with UPS in the shortest possible period. Similar agreements have already been accepted by 98% of UPS Teamsters nationwide. UPS has agreed to exhaust all reasonable efforts to use Local 710 members over any subcontractors. The agreement preserves health benefits and pensions and provides annual raises as well as a signing bonus. UPS gets reports on the licenses of every member that drives for them. If you have a driving infraction, eventually management will find out and you risk discipline or termination for not informing the company.
