US EditionTEAMSTERS SUE UPS FOR BREACH OF NATIONAL CONTRACT
The Teamsters argue the Driver Choice Program violates six contract provisions and threatens union rights, seeking a court injunction before binding arbitration next month.
- On Feb. 9, 2026, the Teamsters filed for a restraining order in Massachusetts to block UPS's Driver Choice Program rollout, demanding suspension until arbitration.
- The Teamsters argue the DCP is similar to the rejected DVSP last year and was developed behind closed doors, ignoring information requests.
- Alleging contract breaches, union lawyers detail at least six violations of the National Master Agreement, including direct dealing, job elimination, and erosion of steward rights; the DCP would offer a one-time lump sum for drivers waiving representation and signing irrevocable separation letters.
- The union said grievances will enter binding arbitration soon, and UPS must dismantle the program or face protests, as protected by the 2023 national contract.
- As Sean M. O'Brien said, UPS's Jan. 27 announcement shows it developed the DCP behind closed doors, and the union alleges UPS is 'determined to try to screw our members out of their hard-earned money.
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Teamsters Union Sues UPS Over New Driver Buyout Program
The Teamsters Union said on Monday it had sued United Parcel Service, alleging the delivery giant’s fresh buyout packages for drivers violated their national contract. The two agreed to a contract deal covering 340,000 Teamsters-represented workers in 2023. The deal averted a strike at UPS, which has more Teamsters-represented employees than any other U.S. company. In January, UPS said it would cut up to 30,000 jobs and shut 24 facilities as it …
Teamsters sues UPS over new driver buyout program
The Teamsters Union has filed a lawsuit against United Parcel Service (UPS), claiming the company’s new buyout packages for drivers violate their national contract agreement. UPS and the Teamsters had previously agreed to a contract in 2023 covering 340,000 union-represented employees, helping to avert a strike at the time. Driving the news: In January, UPS announced plans to cut up to 30,000 jobs and close 24 facilities amid efforts to shift aw…
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