Teamsters National UPS Agreement Takes Effect, Final Supplement Ratified

The five-year contract covering about 250,000 Teamster-represented workers at UPS took effect at 12:01 a.m Monday, April 29, after workers in Michigan ratified the last outstanding supplemental agreement.

The national contract will increase wages, protect benefits and create thousands of new full-time jobs. Economic improvements in the contract are retroactive to August 1, 2018. The company has been notified of the ratification and will attempt to implement required raises during the next weekly pay period.

“This contract recognizes our members’ hard work by providing solid wage increases, protecting their health coverage, improving their retirement security and giving part-time workers the chance to advance into long-term careers,” said Denis Taylor, Co-Chair of the National Negotiating Committee and Director of the Teamsters Package Division. “We realize this has been a long process, and we appreciate our members’ patience and support.”

To download, view, and print Part-Time Start Rates and Wage Increases In the UPS Agreement follow the link below:

UPS Wage Rates

The Local 776 monthly Membership Meeting for May 2019 will be held on Sunday May 5, 2019 to allow everyone to spend Mother's Day with their Mom. The meeting will be held at the Harrisburg Union Hall and begins at 10:00 AM. Dough Heads Food Truck will be on site providing food and beverages to the membership.

Local 776 has begun contract negotiations with Hershey Medical Center on a new collective bargaining agreement. Details can be found below. Check back regularly for updates on the negotiations.

The American Red Cross Central Pennsylvania Chapter honored local heroes during an award reception at The Hershey Story Museum in Hershey on Thursday, March 21, 2019. The stories ranged from saving their fellow man, protecting life and property, going above and beyond in the call of duty, and even ensuring that vital services reach disaster areas, it was an inspirational night to remember. Congratulations to all of the honorees!

Hero Award – Adult Good Samaritan 
Teamsters Local 776– In September of 2018, Teamsters Local 776 stepped up to assist communities devastated by Hurricane Florence. Their efforts ensured truckloads of donations were transported and received by impacted communities; embodying their very own motto, “People Helping People.”

Local 776 Business Agent Eddie Sutton (2nd from left) accepts the award on behalf of Local

Local 776 President Ed Thompson was unable to attend the award presentation due to a scheduling conflict. Ed was interviewed by the Red Cross about Local 776's relief activities, the interview can be found below:

A recording of the YRCW Members Teleforum from April 10, 2019 has been uploaded to the Teamster website. Below is a direct link to the page where you may listen to the teleforum call from Wednesday, April 10 covering highlights of the tentative National Master Freight Agreement and the ratification process. To hear the recording follow the link below:

https://teamster.org/news/2019/04/listen-yrcw-members-teleforum-april-10

Additional information pertaining to the tentative YRCW agreement along with frequently asked questions can be found below:

To download, view, and print additional information concerning the YRCW tentative agreement follow the link below:

YRCW Tentative Agreement

The IBT has scheduled a conference call to update the YRC, Holland, and New Penn members on the status of the tentative agreement with YRCW. Full details can be found below:

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters is working with “Fair Elections Center”. This
organization is pursuing a legal challenge in PA concerning early voting and absentee ballots. Full details can be found below:

The current YRCW multirmployer contract has been extended to allow the parties to finalize a new agreement. Details can be found below;

Recently there has been discussion concerning the meal period for UPS package car drivers and temorary cover drivers. The following is a communication issued by UPS Business Agent Dave Licht concerning the issue: