Administration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr., 2023

July 25, 2023

I applaud the Teamsters and UPS for coming together, negotiating in good faith, and reaching a tentative agreement today that will avoid a shutdown at UPS. While this agreement still awaits final ratification by Teamsters members, today's announcement moves us closer to a better deal for workers that will also add to our economic momentum. I've always said that collective bargaining works by providing workers a seat at the table and the opportunity to improve their lives while contributing fully to their employer's success. This agreement is a testament to the power of employers and employees coming together to work out their differences at the bargaining table in a manner that helps businesses succeed while helping workers secure pay and benefits they can raise a family on and retire with dignity and respect.

Categories: Statements by the President: United Parcel Service of America, Inc., and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, tentative contract agreement.

Subjects: Economic improvement; Household income and wages; International Brotherhood of Teamsters; United Parcel Service of America, Inc., tentative contract agreement with employee union.

DCPD Number: DCPD202300655.

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