AFL-CIO Unanimously Passes UPS Solidarity Resolution

AFL-CIO Unanimously Passes UPS Solidarity Resolution

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December 4, 2001

(Las Vegas, NV) – Members of the AFL-CIO Executive Council to the 24th Biennial Convention today unanimously passed a resolution supporting the International Brotherhood of Teamsters in contract negotiations with United Parcel Service (UPS) next year.

The UPS pact covers more than 200,000 Teamsters members and is the largest collective bargaining agreement in the United States.In 1997, UPS Teamsters held a 16-day strike and won more than 10,000 new full-time jobs.

As the largest bargaining unit in the United States, the Resolution acknowledges the impact UPS negotiations have on all collective bargaining. Further, the Resolution calls for solidarity among labor and concludes as follows:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Executive Council of the AFL-CIO, all affiliates and their members join together to pledge their support for their efforts of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters to achieve a strong contract for its members at United Parcel Service; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the full force and resources of the AFL-CIO will be summoned to assist workers at United Parcel Service in their struggle for fair wages, strong pensions, better working conditions and workplace dignity.

“The 2002 UPS contract will be a difficult campaign,” said James P. Hoffa, Teamsters General President. “It is important to have the support of all of labor as we seek a fair and decent contract for these hard-working men and women. I commend the AFL-CIO for standing side-by-side with UPS Teamsters.”

The 2002 National Master United Parcel Service Agreement expires on July 31, 2002.

Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents more than 1.4 million members throughout the United States and Canada.