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UPS PILOTS RATIFY TWO-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION

LOUISVILLE, KY August 12, 2022   In voting that closed today, the Independent Pilots Association (IPA) announced that its members have overwhelmingly ratified a two-year pilot contract extension with United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS). UPS…

UPS, PILOTS REACH TENTATIVE AGREEMENT ON TWO-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION

LOUISVILLE, KY June 14, 2022 – The Independent Pilots Association (IPA) and UPS Airlines (NYSE: UPS) today announced a tentative agreement on a new two-year contract extension. The short term agreement provides for contract improvements…

UPS Pilots Support the Klobuchar-Carbajal “Safe Skies Act”

WASHINGTON, September 21, 2021 – The Independent Pilots Association (UPS pilots) fully supports the "Safe Skies Act of 2021" introduced in the U.S. Senate by Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and in the U.S. House of Representatives by Rep. Salud…

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The Independent Pilots Association represents, supports, and advocates for the pilots of UPS Airlines. United by a shared commitment to safety, professionalism, and mutual support, we work together to protect our members, strengthen our profession, and help shape the future of cargo aviation.

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