1997 United Parcel Service strike
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The United Parcel Service strike of 1997, led by International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) President Ron Carey, started on August 4, 1997, and involved over 185,000 Teamsters (IBT members).[1] The strike effectively shut down United Parcel Service (UPS) operations for 15 days[2] and costs UPS hundreds of millions of dollars.[3] The strike was a victory for the union, resulting in a new contract that increased their wages, secured their existing benefits and gave increased job security.[4]
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Date | August 1ā19, 1997 (1997-08-01 ā 1997-08-19)(18 days) | ||
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