UPS is planning to hire more than 100,000 seasonal workers to help take on the holiday rush this year, falling in line with the company’s past hiring during peak holiday shipping season, but workers will see higher pay this year.
As a result of a negotiated Teamsters deal, UPS workers voted to accept a five-year tentative contract that included wage increases for the 340,000 workers. The agreement features a $2.75 hourly raise this year for full- and part-time UPS employees, and it allows for $7.50 more per hour over the length of the contract.
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UPS is offering package handlers $21 per hour, while certain drivers will make $23 per hour for the holiday period. Last year, drivers made $21 per hour, and $15.50 was the pay fo …
UPS to hire over 100,000 seasonal workers with Teamsters pay increase
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