UPS faces potential employee strike, raising concerns for package deliveries 

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KBSI) — The United Parcel Service (UPS), a major package delivery company, may soon be confronted with a strike by its employees. 

Twenty-five years ago, a 15-day strike by UPS had a significant impact on businesses across the United States.  

The threat of a strike looms as 340,000 UPS workers demand a contract resolution with the Teamsters union. If an agreement is not reached soon, this strike could become the largest single-employer strike in the nation’s history. 

Residents like Christine Dillingham, who frequently relies on UPS delivery services for groceries and other orders, express concerns about how a potential strike might affect their package deliveries.  

The last UPS strike occurred in 1997 and resulted in a major victory for the Teamsters. The 15-day strike led to pay increases and the creation of more full-time positions for workers.  

I reached out to UPS corporate affairs for a statement. Karen Hill, a media executive, responded, stating that UPS is making steady progress with the Teamsters in resolving potential issues.  

UPS emphasizes its cooperative relationship with the union, spanning over 100 years, and its commitment to meeting the needs of employees, customers, and the community. 

 UPS aims to reach a mutually beneficial agreement with its employees and the Teamsters before the end of July, focusing on a deal that satisfies all parties involved.