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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Michael Sainato

Teamsters and UPS to resume talks next week ahead of looming strike

Members of the Writers Guild of America join UPS Teamsters during a rally ahead of possible UPS strike, in Los Angeles, California, on July 19, 2023. The current UPS contract expires July 31. The Teamsters represent about 340,000 workers, meaning a strike would be the biggest in decades. (Photo by Frederic J. BROWN / AFP) (Photo by FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images)
Teamsters during a rally ahead of possible UPS strike in Los Angeles, California, on Wednesday. Photograph: Frederic J Brown/AFP/Getty Images

The Teamsters and the delivery giant UPS look set to return to the negotiating table next week as a strike deadline of 1 August approaches for 340,000 workers represented by the union who are seeking a new contract agreement.

On 5 July, contract negotiations broke down between the union and UPS as both sides were still apart on issues that include better starting pay for part-time workers, wage increases for full-time workers and more full-time roles.

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