Independent Pilots Association

UPS Pilots Urge Company: "Don't Outsource Our Van Drivers"

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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LOUISVILLE, Ky., April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UPS pilots have called on their Company to divert from an outsourcing plan that could force current UPS crew van drivers out of their jobs.

Key Points: 
  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UPS pilots have called on their Company to divert from an outsourcing plan that could force current UPS crew van drivers out of their jobs.
  • "Today, UPS announced an outsourcing plan that takes away UPS employment from many older, long-term employees who have faithfully served UPS, and the pilot group for many years," said IPA President Bob Travis.
  • Representing more than 3,400 pilots flying worldwide for UPS, Travis added that the pilots and the approximately 48 current UPS crew van drivers have cultivated a good working relationship.
  • They made the job a little easier for UPS' pilots and it's troubling that UPS is not, in turn, taking care of them."

UPS PILOTS RATIFY TWO-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION

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Friday, August 12, 2022
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LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In voting that closed today, the Independent Pilots Association (IPA) announced that its members have overwhelmingly ratified a two-year pilot contract extension with United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS).

Key Points: 
  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In voting that closed today, the Independent Pilots Association (IPA) announced that its members have overwhelmingly ratified a two-year pilot contract extension with United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS).
  • UPS pilots approved the agreement with 90.72% voting in favor with 97.1% of those eligible participating in the balloting.
  • The new agreement extends the term of the pilot contract until September 1, 2025.
  • The IPA is the collective bargaining unit representing the more than 3,300 professional pilots who fly for United Parcel Service, the world's largest transportation company.

UPS Pilots Support the Klobuchar-Carbajal "Safe Skies Act"

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Wednesday, September 22, 2021
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Independent Pilots Association (UPS pilots) fully supports the "SafeSkiesAct of 2021" introduced in the U.S. Senate bySen.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Independent Pilots Association (UPS pilots) fully supports the "SafeSkiesAct of 2021" introduced in the U.S. Senate bySen.
  • Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and in the U.S. House of Representatives by Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-CA).
  • "Herunwavering commitmentwillend the cargo carve out andbring Part 117 back in line with Congress's original intent, one level of safety for U.S.
  • The Independent Pilots Association represents the 3,150 pilots who fly for United Parcel Service.

UPS, Pilots Union Reach Tentative Agreement On Labor Contract Extension

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Monday, February 10, 2020
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UPS (NYSE:UPS) and the Independent Pilots Association, the union that represents the companys 2,959 flight crewmembers, have reached a tentative agreement on a two-year contract extension.

Key Points: 
  • UPS (NYSE:UPS) and the Independent Pilots Association, the union that represents the companys 2,959 flight crewmembers, have reached a tentative agreement on a two-year contract extension.
  • Upon ratification, the extension will go into effect at the end of the current contract, Sept. 1, 2021 and become amendable Sept 1, 2023.
  • Our pilots do a great job flying for our customers, so were pleased to have come to an agreement with IPA leaders to extend the existing contract, said UPS Airlines President Brendan Canavan.
  • UPS pilots will review the contract through March 10, then conduct a three-week ratification vote that will conclude on March 31.