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The strike began August 4, 1997, and was the largest strike in terms of striking workers that the country had seen thus far. Almost 100 percent of UPS workers who were members of the Teamster Union were involved in the strike. During the strike, UPS losses were over $600 million.
- August 1st – August 19, 1997 (26 years ago)
- United States
Apr 2, 2013 · It was the first and only nationwide strike in UPS history. It lasted for 15 days and stopped the delivery of 80% of their shipments. UPS lost $780 million and the effects left a lasting concern amongst shippers that it could happen again. It was considered one of the most significant labor disputes in history.
Aug 5, 1997 · August 5, 1997: 3:09 p.m. ET. Companies like Mail Boxes Etc. stand to lose significant business in walkout. NEW YORK (CNNfn) - With United Parcel Service hobbled by Teamsters picketers for a...
Aug 15, 2017 · Twenty years ago this month, 185,000 Teamsters shut down UPS and won labor’s biggest victory in decades. The contract pitted a Fortune 500 company that was accelerating toward a low-wage, part-time future—against a grassroots campaign intent on applying the brakes.
Jul 18, 2013 · TDU then was instrumental in the 1997 national strike at UPS. It spearheaded a grassroots movement, reminiscent of UPSurge, with many months of intensive education, discussion, and internal communication, all within the union's newly-created "member-to-member networks."
Related stories and sites. August 4, 1997. Web posted at: 12:07 a.m. EDT (0407 GMT) WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The Teamsters union went on strike against United Parcel Service early Monday after talks...
Abstract. At a time when the American labor movement is struggling to re verse its decline in membership and strength, the Teamsters' nine-month contract campaign at United Parcel Service in 1997 demonstrated that labor can rebuild its power by involving its members, reaching out for public support, and challenging corporate power on behalf of ...
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