UPS workers poised for biggest strike in 60 years. Here's what to know.
"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.
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"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.
It's being called the "hot labor summer." From Hollywood to hotels, workers have been walking off the job -- recent data from Cornell University shows around 119,000 U.S. workers were on strike as of May. Seth Harris, former acting U.S. Labor Secretary in 2013 under then-President Obama, joins CBS News to discuss what's driving the recent wave of strikes and how increased strike activity could affect the economy.
The latest round of negotiations between UPS and the union representing its employees have broken down without an agreement. Unionized employees overwhelmingly voted in favor of going on strike if a deal isn't reached by the end of this month. The general president of the union representing the UPS workers, Sean O'Brien, joined CBS News to talk about the situation.
Negotiations between UPS and its union are stalled, meaning as many as 340,000 full- and part-time drivers, loaders and package handlers could walk off the job beginning Aug. 1. CBS News senior national correspondent Mark Strassmann reports on the potential strike.
Teamsters Union and UPS have failed to agree a deal on a new contract that would cover 340,000 workers.
Union representing 340,000 UPS workers bolsters threat of largest single-company strike in U.S. history with June 30 deadline.
A staggering 97% of unionized UPS workers voted Friday to authorize a strike. Workers' demands include better pay and driver safety improvements. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has more.
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.
A UPS driver in Greenville, South Carolina, went out of his way to fix a family's tangled American flag. Homeowner Nicole Lemmon said it was especially meaningful to see because the flag once belonged to the "heart of the family" – her father-in-law, a veteran who died in 2021. They put the flag out to honor him.
The holiday season is posting lower than expected sales numbers, as customers are curbing their spending amid rising costs due to inflation. Steve Futterman has the details.
With Christmas just a week away, Americans are rushing to complete their holiday shopping and shipping amid a surge in prices due to inflation. Danya Bacchus has more on the last minute frenzy.
The U.S. Postal Service says first class mail and packages should be shipped by Saturday to arrive in time for Christmas. Kris Van Cleave takes a look at the holiday shipping crunch.
Yoel Diaz made about $12 a month as a teacher in Cuba and could barely fill his fridge. Now, he's living his "American dream."
This UPS worker shared the emotional moment he opened his first paycheck in America – and why he feels thankful to be here.
The U.S. Postal Service is increasing rates for holiday shipping, beginning in October. First-class packages will see a surcharge depending on weight and distance.
As the mercury soars, delivery drivers at the shipping company complain about a lack of AC and the punishing work pace.
A retired UPS driver reveals new details about cult leader David Koresh and what led up to the deadly standoff with law enforcement nearly 25 years ago. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant investigates.
The U.S. Postal Service wants to raise postage rates this summer, less than a year after it increased the price for a first-class Forever stamp. The price would rise to 60 cents from 58 cents.
If you are doing most of your Christmas shopping online, FedEx, UPS and the United States Postal Service say tomorrow is the last day to order presents for ground shipping if you want them to arrive before Christmas. Meg Oliver has more.