ATLANTA's United Parcel Service (UPS) has decided to end pickups of less-than-truckload consignments in advance of a vote by the Teamsters union on a new collective agreement
ATLANTA's United Parcel Service (UPS) has decided to end pickups of less-than-truckload consignments in advance of a vote by the Teamsters union on a new collective agreement. UPS posted a notice to customers on its website saying, 'To help you plan to maintain business continuity while we do not have a contract extension, please note that UPS Freight can only guarantee delivery of ground freight (LTL) shipments through Thursday, after which we recommend you seek alternate arrangements.'
UPS said it concluded bargaining with the Teamsters on October 25 and that union members are scheduled to vote on the proposed contract between Wednesday and Sunday, reported American Shipper.
UPS said it believes the offer should be ratified and that it 'rewards our employees with wages and benefits at the top of the industry,' but added without a contract extension, the last days had come.
