UPS Terminates 35 Newly Organized US Workers, Alleges Teamsters Union

The Teamsters union plans to file unfair labor practice charges and potentially strike in response to the firing of around 35 newly organized workers at UPS's Centennial hub in Louisville, Kentucky. UPS claims that the layoffs are necessary to match staffing with business needs and denies any unfair labor practices. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters General President accuses UPS of disregarding the ruling of an independent arbitrator and falsely claiming that the work should be done by management. Despite this dispute, UPS states that its ratified contract with the Teamsters remains intact and expects no disruptions to its operations in Louisville.