March 6, 2009: A confidential memo obtained by TDU reveals that a UPS boss in Chicago is apparently drinking too much coffee. Either that, or he thinks he’s General Patton. Check out this management memo, “March Cost Cutting Initiatives,” that went to UPS building managers in the Chicago area. It’s worth reading to get a feel for what the tie-guys often do when pressure comes down from above: they stick it to the employees. The...

March 2, 2009: UPS is destroying full-time jobs that are guaranteed by our contract. Members are uniting to tell the company: ‘Part-Time America Won’t Work.’ It’s the worst economy in more than 75 years and good full-time jobs are an endangered species. Our union’s largest freight employer, Yellow Roadway Corporation, eliminated thousands of jobs in February. Many other Teamsters are threatened by downsizing. In these tough times, our International Union leaders should be working overtime...

March 2, 2009: UPS continues to haul in substantial profits despite the worst economy in 70 years. Brown made $829 million from October to December 2008, according to fourth quarter financial numbers released by the company. Revenue went up 3.6 percent in 2008 to $51.5 billion. For the full year, UPS made an operating profit of $5.4 billion and after-tax profits of $3 billion. The U.S. package operation alone made an operating profit of $932...