January 23, 2008

(Covina, CA) – An overwhelming majority of more than 750 workers at four UPS Freight (formerly Overnite Transportation) terminals in Southern California have signed authorization cards to become Teamsters, bringing the total number of drivers and dockworkers seeking to join the union to 2,000 since last week, Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa announced.

“In just a week, the majority of 2,000 UPS Freight workers have submitted cards to become Teamsters. The workers are on their way to having a more secure future,” Hoffa said.

The Southern California workers are employed at terminals in Los Angeles, Fontana, Commerce and Rialto, and are seeking to join Local 63 in Covina.

“We have been in contact with the UPS Freight workers for quite some time, and there is tremendous enthusiasm here in Southern California,” said Randy Cammack, Secretary-Treasurer of Local 63 and an International Union Vice President. “These soon-to-be members are looking forward to a strong Teamster contract and all the protections the contract will provide.”

In addition to the workers in Southern California, a majority of workers in Oakland, Seattle, New England, Memphis and Detroit have submitted cards to become Teamsters.

“The Southern California workers’ fight for a brighter future gives us continued momentum to help thousands more UPS Freight workers achieve their goal of becoming Teamsters,” said Ken Hall, Director of the Teamsters Package Division.

Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.4 million hardworking men and women in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.