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Committee Expects to Bargain Economic Issues Soon April 25, 2007 The Teamsters’ UPS Freight Negotiating Committee continues to make progress toward a strong contract for workers in Indianapolis, and the committee expects to be bargaining economic issues soon. Negotiations with UPS Freight, formerly Overnite Transportation, were held April 16-19 outside of Washington, D.C. Building on the momentum established during talks March 12-14, the committee made progress on additional articles concerning working conditions. “We understand how eager the workers in Indianapolis are to get a contract, and we also recognize that workers at UPS Freight terminals around the country are following these talks closely,” said Ken Hall, Director of the Teamsters Parcel and Small Package Division, who is co-chairman of the negotiating committee. “We want to reiterate that we are confident that a strong agreement will be reached.” “Each session we have had with the company has confirmed our belief that we can achieve a good contract with UPS Freight,” said Gordon Sweeton, Assistant Director of the Teamsters National Freight Division, who also serves as co-chairman of the negotiating committee. “In fact, we believe we will be bargaining economic issues soon.” The committee is negotiating a contract for the 125 drivers and dockworkers at UPS Freight in Indianapolis. The goal is to negotiate an agreement that will be a model national pact for all UPS Freight workers. Local 135 in Indianapolis hosted a meeting this past weekend attended by about 45 of its UPS Freight members. “Our UPS Freight members are looking forward to winning their first contract,” said Brian Buhle, Local 135 Secretary-Treasurer. “I think most of our members understand that contract negotiations can be a lengthy process. Our members remain united, and I urge workers at UPS Freight everywhere to stand united as well.” The next round of talks will be scheduled soon. |
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