The men and women who work at United Parcel Service provide an essential service that helps keep the American economy vital. Throughout the nation and around the world, businesses and households alike have come to depend on the reliability and efficiency of those who don the familiar brown uniform.

These hardworking Teamsters expect and deserve the best representation possible in order to achieve good contracts, an efficient grievance process and a safe workplace. That is why I made it a top priority of my administration to secure for UPS workers the respect and dignity on the job to which they are entitled.

A contract represents a solemn pledge that commits all parties to keep their promises. I will continue to spare no effort to ensure that management keeps its end of the bargain. This is how I intend to keep my own promise to our members.

I will also insist on the respect and dignity on the job that is owed to every UPS worker—respect that will serve us well as we carry out and enforce the rights and provisions contained in the current agreement.

Fraternally,

James P. Hoffa
General President