April 10, 2009: Volume is down at UPS and layoffs are up. Our union can’t reverse the economic slowdown—but our union can protect Teamster jobs by holding UPS to the contract. Contract Violations That Kill Teamster Jobs • New Overtime Guidelines Hurt Working Teamsters • New Jersey Local Challenges UPS Over Supervisors Working UPS has responded to the economic slowdown with record layoffs and job cuts. Drivers across the country are reporting an increase in...

April 10, 2009: Drivers and our families are being hurt by the new Opt-In/Opt-Out guidelines agreed to by the Hoffa administration. The new system has led to more intimidation, more excessive overtime and more layoffs. It’s wrong. Intimidation Aaron Nightingale, Local 150In my building, intimidation is a major factor in keeping drivers off the 9.5 Excessive Overtime list. Drivers have been told they will be subject to extra reports and will basically have a camera...