UPS, Teamsters reach tentative agreement, likely averting strike
The contract, which raises starting pay to $21 and top pay to $49 an hour, still must be ratified by 340,000 members.
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The contract, which raises starting pay to $21 and top pay to $49 an hour, still must be ratified by 340,000 members.
"With a UPS strike, everyone in America will feel it if it happens," said one expert who pegged the potential economic hit at $5 billion.
As many as 340,000 workers at the the shipping giant could walk out when their current union contract ends in six weeks.
Amid pressure from Teamsters union, the delivery giant said its trucks will be equipped with AC to help drivers beat the heat.
Winter weather forced shipping companies to ground planes, close package facilities, and keep trucks off the road
US Postal Service, UPS, and FedEx are warning that the winter storm is disrupting operations at some of their hub cities
It's important for shoppers to know when to order or ship their gifts to ensure they arrive on time
Carriers think they have enough capacity after struggling under the holiday crush for the past two years
Residents of Florida's largest retirement enclave will soon be getting their prescriptions from drones.
The family of 70-year-old Richard Cutshaw said they are still trying to wrap their heads around his untimely death.
The family of one of the innocent bystanders killed in a police shootout in Miramar has hired a high-profile law firm to try and get some answers.
For the first time we're hearing some of the 911 calls for help from the police chase and deadly shootout last Thursday.
Family, friends and strangers all paid tribute Monday night to the UPS driver killed in a shootout between police and two armed robbers.
A viewing will be held Monday night for UPS worker Frank Ordonez who was killed in a chase and shootout in Miramar after being held hostage by armed gunmen who led police on a chase that ended in a hail of deadly gunfire.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is making an appeal to anyone near the deadly shootout between armed criminals and police in Miramar which lead to four deaths.
A memorial continues growing for the UPS driver killed in Thursday's deadly police chase and shootout.
Miami-Dade Police Director Juan Perez says 13 of the 19 officers who fired their weapons during the deadly shootout in Miramar were from his department and are now on administrative leave.
The stepfather of kidnapped UPS employee Frank Ordonez calls the death of his stepson an "injustice", one day after armed robbers stole his truck, led police on a chase, and was killed in a police shootout in Miramar.
The FBI has identified the two armed robbers who were killed Thursday after police say they ripped off a jewelry store, stole a UPS truck and kidnapped the driver, then led police a pursuit through two counties which led to a deadly shootout.
A former seasonal UPS worker is facing charges after he was charged with stealing packages he helped drop off at homes.
Desperate and up to no good describes the man caught on a wireless doorbell camera in Hollywood.
United Parcel Service (UPS) makes parks a priority as public/private partnership that helps the Parks Foundation mission to support Miami-Dade Parks, to preserve, maintain and grow its beautiful parks.
UPS is getting a head start on its Christmas planning, and it could end up costing you.
A UPS driver who opened fire during a meeting with co-workers previously filed a grievance about working excessive overtime and appeared to specifically go after the three drivers he killed before fatally shooting himself.
A UPS employee opened fire at San Francisco package delivery facility,injuring four others and prompting a massive police presence in the area, officials said.
This is the 15th year the Greater Miami Jewish Federation has volunteered to help out.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
Christopher Pike was seen via surveillance video trying to disable a ring camera out front of the business. However, the footage survived.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he discussed "substantive details" of a Ukraine-Russia peace deal with President Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Christmas.
Jair Bolsonaro, who has been hospitalized since Wednesday, has been serving a 27-year prison sentence since November for an attempted coup.
This is the 15th year the Greater Miami Jewish Federation has volunteered to help out.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
Christopher Pike was seen via surveillance video trying to disable a ring camera out front of the business. However, the footage survived.
Most major retail stores and grocery chains are closed on Christmas Day, with some exceptions.
With Christmas just minutes away, some South Floridians are hoping for more than presents under the tree.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
President Trump spent part of Christmas Eve bantering with kids, updating families on NORAD's Santa tracker and reminding one child that the big guy has a "serious appetite."
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
More say they will probably talk about family or health, rather than politics, as they gather for the holidays.
President Trump said TV broadcast licenses should be revoked if newscasts and late-night shows are almost entirely negative about him and the GOP.
Jim Defede's guest this week on Facing South Florida is James Fishback, a Republican candidate for the Florida governor's office.
Guest host Lauren Pastrana is joined by Ron Book, chairman of the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust.
Guest host Laura Pastrana talks with one of the big winners from Tuesday's runoff elections, Miami Beach Commissioner-elect Monica Matteo-Salinas.
Jim Defede goes in-depth on the second vote by the Miami Dade College Trustees to donate land for the proposed Trump Presidential Library.
Jim DeFede investigates the millions of dollars in state funding cuts for meal programs across South Florida.
If you don't feel well, particularly if you have a fever and worsening symptoms, Dr. Glazier says, skip the get-together.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
A California digital health company and a Florida medical practice have been indicted in an alleged $100 million scheme to illegally distribute Adderall over the internet to patients across the country who didn't need it, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.
Physicians and educators spoke out against the proposed repeal of vaccination requirements for diseases such as chickenpox during a Department of Health workshop in Panama City Beach, while vaccine critics applauded Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration for advancing the plan.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
From top-rated smart mugs to cold brew starter kits, we've rounded up the coffee lover presents to gift this Christmas.
Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
For that authentic grilling experience, you can't beat a charcoal grill. We've rounded up the best grill options.
Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
The message, aired on Channel 4 on Christmas Day, reflected on the impact of President Trump's second term in office thus far.
King Charles III led his family to church on foot ahead of his annual Christmas Day speech that is expected to focus on pilgrimage.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
It's a heartwarming tale that captures the essence of the holiday spirit. Through a mesmerizing journey of dance, the Miami City Ballet breathes life into George Balanchine's timeless masterpiece, The Nutcracker.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.