    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: William J. Clinton (1997, Book II)]
    [August 19, 1997]
    [Page 1113]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Tentative Settlement of the United Parcel Service
    Strike
    August 19, 1997

        We have learned tonight that UPS and the Teamsters have reached a
    tentative settlement in their contract negotiations. I am pleased that
    the parties negotiated in good faith. Today's agreement represents their
    hard work and determination to reconcile their differences for the good
    of the company, its employees, and the customers they serve. The issues
    that were at the heart of their negotiations are important to our
    Nation's economic strength and to all Americans.
        I want to especially thank my Secretary of Labor, Alexis Herman, who
    worked tirelessly with both sides to enable them to reach this tentative
    agreement.