New UPS Contract Books Now Available

The new contract books were finally received at the Union Hall this past week. Members seeking copies of the contract should contact their Steward, Business Agent or the Local Union Hall.
As a UPS steward, I have some extra copies to distribute, so members who see me in person on a regular basis can feel [...]

Why I’m Supporting Barack Obama for President

You may be thinking, “Of course you’re supporting Barack Obama for President - the Teamsters endorsed him!” And while I do consider myself a good Teamster, I have my own reasons for volunteering, donating and voting for the Obama campaign. As I wrote in a testimonial on the Teamsters for Obama website:
As American workers, we [...]

UPS: Keeping Tabs on Employees Telematically?

Ever heard of telematics? From TDU (”UPS Expands Spyware Program“):
July 17, 2008: Are new sensors appearing on your package car? UPS is expanding its use of new technology to monitor vehicles, and drivers, like never before.
The company’s new “telematics program” uses computer technology to combine data UPS gathers through GPS, the DIAD board and new [...]