UPS Teamsters rally in downtown LA as as contract deadline approaches, possible strikes looms
UPS employees picketed and rallied in downtown Los Angeles the Teamsters said they will resume contract negotiations with the shipping company next week.UPS Teamsters rallied and picketed in downtown Los Angeles on Wednesday, just over a week before their contract with the shipping company is set to expire, raising the specter of a possible strike.
"It's an incredible feeling to see that union solidarity across the way," said Jonny Gomez, a Writers Guild member. "Los Angeles is a union town, and seeing everyone come together to support each other, it means a lot." Before contract talks broke down, both sides had reached tentative agreements on several issues, including installing air conditioning in more trucks and getting rid of a two-tier wage system for drivers who work weekends and earn less money. A sticking point in negotiations has been wage increases for part-time workers, who make a minimum of $16.20 an hour.
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