Valuetainment "You're In For A HELL Of A Fight" – UPS & Teamsters COLLIDE Over 20,000 Layoff FALLOUT
May 3, 2025
UPS is facing a massive cut of 20,000 jobs due to troubling deals with Amazon and soaring labor costs. The hosts dive into the complexities behind these layoffs and the impact of the Teamsters union negotiations. Amid the turmoil, a new charitable initiative called the Lemon Campaign emerges, aimed at uplifting spirits and promoting community engagement, particularly around Mother's Day. Tune in to hear the untold story behind Big Brown's struggles and the innovative responses to its challenges!
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UPS Cuts Stem From Bad Amazon Deal
- UPS is cutting 20,000 jobs mainly due to a bad shipping deal with Amazon, not tariffs as widely assumed.
- Economic uncertainty and reduced Amazon volume triggered the cuts, revealing deeper business challenges at UPS.
Teamsters Contract Handcuffs UPS
- UPS is constrained by a costly Teamsters union contract that obligates them to create 30,000 jobs despite downsizing needs.
- This contract limits UPS's ability to manage workforce changes efficiently and escalates labor costs.
Non-Union Workers Face Layoffs
- Non-union warehouse workers face facility closures and layoffs as UPS reduces costs.
- These workers are bearing fallout from UPS’s struggles with Amazon and Teamsters agreements.