UPS Teamsters from 41 locals across the country attended the 2026 UPS Contract Summit at the TDU Convention.

The Contract Summit featured three sessions:

• Meeting New Threats at UPS
• What Are We Fighting for at UPS?
• Building a Winning Contract Campaign

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Contract Summit Highlights

In “Meeting New Threats at UPS,” members got the facts behind myths and scare tactics that management is using to try to intimidate members and lower our expectations for 2028. 

In “What Are We Fighting for at UPS,” members discussed and debated priority including excessive overtime, the right to strike over grievances, subcontracting, ROADIE, automation, full-time jobs, wages and benefits and more. 

In "Building a Winning Contract Campaign," we discussed how to bring the lessons of the Contract Summit back home with local workshops, parking lot meetings, and informing the members.  

The TDU Convention featured 40 workshops, including "Overcoming Fear and Intimidation at UPS," "Beating UPS Management in the Office," and "Secrets of a Successful Shop Steward."

Convention Speakers

General President Sean O’Brien addressed 500 Teamsters at the Convention on Friday night and spoke about getting ready for the contract fight at UPS. 

O’Brien and General Secretary-Treasurer Fred Zuckerman stayed to speak one-on-one with members. 

International Union Vice President-elect Dustin Roach and IBT Trustee and Local 804 President Vinnie Perrone also addressed the Convention.

Next Steps

Click here to get in touch with TDU and UPS Teamsters United about getting involved in the contract campaign.