Posted on 01/31/24
| News Source: WMAR2NEWS
Baltimore, MD - Jan. 31, 2024 - (WMAR2News) United Parcel Service (UPS) is planning to lay off workers, including some of the over 800 employees at the Halethorpe facility represented by Teamsters Local 355. The President of the union, Mark Garey, expressed concern about the impact on their members and vowed to protect as many jobs as possible. Back in September, the Teamsters had tentatively approved a contract with UPS that included commitments to raise wages and add full-time jobs. However, UPS is now looking to cut costs due to a drop in revenue, which they attribute to the pandemic. While UPS claims the cuts will primarily affect managers and contractors, there is evidence that union members will also be affected, and Garey emphasized the impact on the families of those losing their jobs.