UPS Teamsters Demand Last Offer by Friday or Nationwide Strike Imminent

The Teamsters union has demanded that UPS present its last, best, and final contractual offer by Friday, following an initial proposal that the union deemed "appalling." Negotiations have been focused on health and welfare benefits, but UPS has attempted to withhold additional benefits and seek concessionary language instead. The union has warned that a strike is likely if a contract is not reached by August 1, and Teamsters nationwide have authorized a strike by 97% should UPS fail to come to terms on a new contract.