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UPS To Fire Employees Due To Less Package Volume; Say Layoffs Not Related To Unionization Attempts
January 4, 2024 // A UPS representative underlined the significance of aligning labor force size with package volume within the sector, taking into account the possible effects on workers and their families. Although the precise number of employees to be let go was not disclosed, the corporation did say that some would have the chance to move into different positions. There is little effect on drivers from this decision; instead, it mostly affects management, administrative staff, and part-time sorters. UPS made it clear that the current round of layoffs is not the consequence of unionization attempts, but rather is classified as “operational.”
Philly workers got organized in 2023. Look back on this year’s strikes, walkouts, and union campaigns.
December 30, 2023 // As worker organizing activity heated up toward the end of 2022, with new unions and strikes grabbing headlines through the fall, labor leaders predicted 2023 would be an even bigger year for employees seizing on their leverage.
Teamsters, DHL reach tentative agreement and end 12-day strike at CVG
December 21, 2023 // The agreement was announced Tuesday, just shy of two weeks after thousands of workers went on strike. Those in Teamsters Local 100 load and unload airplanes CVG, which is DHL's largest and busiest logistics hub in North America. Workers within the hub were demanding a fair contract that would cover 1,100 ramp and tug workers. The agreement reached will protect those ramp and tug workers, according to a press release from the Teamsters.
DHL workers at CVG hub officially go on strike
December 7, 2023 // The hub's ramp and tug workers joined Teamsters in April after a year-long campaign to do so. The negotiating committee has been working with DHL since July seeking improved pay and working conditions. As of Dec. 3, DHL told the union further negotiations will not happen until after Thursday — but workers opted instead to go on strike that morning.
DHL Teamsters at CVG overwhelmingly vote to authorize strike
December 4, 2023 // Recently, the General Executive Board of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters authorized an increase in strike benefits for DHL CVG workers should a strike become necessary.
DHL’s Biggest US Air Hub Votes to Unionize
May 3, 2023 // The location of the unionization is significant because the airport in Erlanger, Ky. operates DHL’s only global air hub in the U.S. and its largest in North America. According to DHL, 80 percent of all shipments from the Americas flow through via the CVG hub, which handles 90 percent of the company’s U.S. volume. The company also has two more global hubs at Hong Kong International Airport and Germany’s Leipzig/Halle Airport. Negotiations will begin for a first Teamster contract for DHL-CVG workers after the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) certifies the election.
Teamsters try to unionize DHL warehouse workers at CVG
April 12, 2023 //
‘Inmates?’ DHL Express, Teamsters locked in struggle at CVG unionization drive
April 10, 2023 // Tensions are rising at the DHL Express global hub at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport in Hebron as the International Brotherhood of Teamsters attempt to unionize 900 workers. Having invested more than $280 million at the airport since 2009, DHL operations have quickly grown, becoming an employer of more than 3,000 local workers. Strong growth amid a labor market shortage prompted the package carrier to raise hourly wages 15-18%, including a starting wage of $20 to $23 per hour for operations agents for different shifts. But the fast pace and working conditions have lead the Teamsters to seek a vote on unionizing. The drive comes as Amazon workers at CVG are also seeking to organize.