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Teamsters-UPS Reach Tentative Contract Agreement


Release Date: 7/31/2023 10:48:00 AM

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) and UPS announced a tentative agreement (TA) on July 25, 2023 averting a potential national strike. The IPA Executive Board was pleased to learn of the TA.

"This has been a long, hard-fought battle for improved working conditions, as well as wages and benefits for UPS employees. We applaud General President Sean O'Brien and his team for securing what he calls a 'historic' TA and are heartened by the unwavering solidarity and support the IPA membership has shown for their fellow UPS employees." said IPA President Bob Travis.

IPA President Travis spoke with President O’Brien shortly after the tentative agreement was announced and personally congratulated him and his negotiation team. The ratification process is expected to last several weeks. 

July 3, 2023

On behalf of the pilot group, IPA President Bob Travis sent a letter dated July 3, 2023 to the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) General President Sean O'Brien reaffirming that the IBT can count on the IPA's support during their negotiations with the Company. President Travis also thanked O'Brien for his commitment to support the IPA when the Association begins negotiations with the Company in September 2024. Travis called for continued communication and collaboration between the IPA and IBT.

View the full letter from IPA President Bob Travis

June 26, 2023

In a letter dated June 26, 2023, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) General President Sean O'Brien thanked the Association for its show of solidarity during the IBT's negotiations with the Company. In the letter, O'Brien also reaffirmed the IBT's commitment to support the IPA when the Association begins contract negotiations with the Company next year.

View the full letter from IBT General President Sean O'Brien