There are 3,500 UPS workers here in the ST Louis area, the eastern half of Missouri district -- drivers of the brown delivery trucks, the big tractor trailers and the warehouse workers.
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That's 3,500 local union members of the teamsters who could go out on strike as soon as August 1st, they say, unless management comes back to the table with some sort of pay raise, that is palatable.
In a statement on it's corporate website, UPS says: "Last week, we provided our initial economic proposal. This week we followed with a significantly amended proposal to address key demands from the Teamsters. Reaching consensus requires time and serious, detailed discussion, but it also requires give-and-take from both sides. We’re working around the clock to reach an agreement that strengthens our industry-leading pay and benefits ahead of the current contract’s expiration on August 1. We remain at the table ready to negotiate."
Right now, starting warehouse workers are making $16 an hour and delivery truck drivers about $25 an hour.
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