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UPS to cut 12,000 jobs 5 months after agreeing to new labor deal
UPS will lay off 12,000 workers and says it is ordering employees to return to the office five days a week.
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UPS will lay off 12,000 workers and says it is ordering employees to return to the office five days a week.
With Veterans Day falling on a Saturday this year, some banks weren't open on Friday and others will be closed on Saturday in observance of the federal holiday that honors Americans who served in the military.
Under the new contract, UPS workers will get higher wages and job protections like air conditioning.
The carrier's new labor contract will increase full-time drivers' compensation roughly 17% over five years, UPS' CEO said in an earnings call.
The contract, which raises starting pay to $21 and top pay to $49 an hour, still must be ratified by 340,000 members.
"With a UPS strike, everyone in America will feel it if it happens," said one expert who pegged the potential economic hit at $5 billion.
Teamsters Union and UPS have failed to agree a deal on a new contract that would cover 340,000 workers.
As many as 340,000 workers at the the shipping giant could walk out when their current union contract ends in six weeks.
Yoel Diaz made about $12 a month as a teacher in Cuba and could barely fill his fridge. Now, he's living his "American dream."
UPS is hiring more than 1,200 workers in the Denver area and Walmart is hiring to fill 670 positions across the state.
A spokeswoman for UPS said weather was a factor for the dates in question and pointed out to an increase in deliveries beyond what the company usually handles during the holidays.
The phrase "get off my lawn" comes to mind after a UPS delivery driver in New Orleans was caught on camera Friday cutting across a man's front yard to make a delivery.
It's the busiest time of year for delivery people - everyone from FedEx to UPS to the Postal Service is getting those holiday packages to their destination.
A Chicagoan's Ring app caught an unexpectedly friendly moment on Wednesday when a squirrel jumped onto the back of a UPS driver as he made a delivery.
A Christmas wish for a "perfect dog" has already come true for a UPS driver and his family in upstate New York following an unusual encounter.
UPS announced they plan to hire about 100,000 people to help with this year's holiday season.
Residents in a north-Windsor neighborhood told CBS4 they have had issues with receiving damaged packages from several mail carriers.
People are working overtime to make sure your package is delivered on time.
Some neighborhoods in Golden will no longer be seeing those familiar brown UPS trucks this holiday season.
UPS is hiring more than 2,500 people in the Denver metro area for the upcoming holiday season.
Neighbors are using the website Nextdoor.com to warn each other about "porch pirates."
The calendar says it's not even fall yet, but delivery companies and retailers are making their hiring lists for the holiday season.
A wave of package thefts is hitting several different areas in the Denver metro area.
'Tis the season for thieves to take packages delivered to homes. But as the busy holiday gift ordering and sending gets started, there are some ways to avoid becoming a victim this year.
The U.S. Post Office is hiring 900 people along the Front Range for the holiday season. More than half those jobs have the potential to become careers or full-time positions. UPS is also hiring more than 1,000 positions across the state.
There are simply few options for Colorado's growing metro area population and that means people and cars parking along highways and in neighborhoods.
The Elliott family built "Artillery World Fireworks" just north of the Colorado and Wyoming border in an effort to sell fireworks to Coloradans that are otherwise illegal to sell in the centennial state.
With runoff running a little longer this year, there was a question, between the water levels and the tubing ordinances in Golden, just how busy the Fourth of July would be.
The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a deadly crash involving an all-terrain vehicle and a chassis cab work truck in Morgan County on Wednesday.
On Thursday the swim beach at the Aurora Reservoir was packed with people trying to cool off and enjoy their Fourth of July holiday.
There are simply few options for Colorado's growing metro area population and that means people and cars parking along highways and in neighborhoods.
The Elliott family built "Artillery World Fireworks" just north of the Colorado and Wyoming border in an effort to sell fireworks to Coloradans that are otherwise illegal to sell in the centennial state.
With runoff running a little longer this year, there was a question, between the water levels and the tubing ordinances in Golden, just how busy the Fourth of July would be.
The Colorado State Patrol is investigating a deadly crash involving an all-terrain vehicle and a chassis cab work truck in Morgan County on Wednesday.
On Thursday the swim beach at the Aurora Reservoir was packed with people trying to cool off and enjoy their Fourth of July holiday.
Bridging Over handed out protective vests to those dealing with homelessness on the Fourth of July.
One Colorado-owned fireworks stand is catering to those traveling to Wyoming to buy Fourth of July fireworks.
The Cog Railway has a storied history with Colorado and Pikes Peak, also called America's Mountain.
Watch First Alert Meteorologist Joe Ruch's full forecast.
The Town of Windsor has closed Windsor Lake due to harmful algae blooms.
Nuggets first round draft pick DaRon Holmes II offers a tremendous amount of versatility to a Denver roster that is going to look different next season.
Wimbledon is underway, and while millions will watch the tennis tournament from the comfort of home, it takes a bit more dedication to get courtside.
Simone Biles is heading back to the Olympics along with Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, Hezley Rivera and Suni Lee.
Dick Vitale announced that a biopsy of a lymph node in his neck showed cancer.
DU defenseman Zeev Buium was drafted 12th overall by the Minnesota Wild during the first round of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft at the Sphere just outside Las Vegas Friday night.
A person with a gun who authorities say was making threats in Yellowstone National Park died after a shootout with park rangers, officials said in a statement.
Hatch has received two reports of people being shocked after plastic on the product's AC power adapter came off.
Canada's Hudson's Bay Company, which owns Saks Fifth Avenue and other retailers, is buying 117-year-old Neiman Marcus.
Grocery stores like Food Lion, Kroger, Publix and Whole Foods will be open on Independence Day but Costco, FedEx and UPS will be closed.
Jurors are expected to have the case by the end of next week.
Jurors are expected to have the case by the end of next week.
The president honored Philip Shadrach and George Wilson for their "gallantry and intrepidity" during the "Great Locomotive Chase" of 1862.
As the case enters a new phase, experts remain skeptical that former President Donald Trump's 11th-hour effort to overturn his conviction will be successful.
Many of the victims and the families of those who were attacked in the Jan. 6, 2021, siege of the Capitol are sharing their frustration and anger with the Supreme Court.
Organizers with Arizona for Abortion Access said they submitted more than 823,000 signatures supporting a ballot initiative that would enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution.
The Town of Windsor has closed Windsor Lake due to harmful algae blooms.
Another year of Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest means a lot of calories consumed. Here's the breakdown.
Hatch has received two reports of people being shocked after plastic on the product's AC power adapter came off.
Jefferson County Public Health announced that the first case of tularemia has been found in a Wheat Ridge resident.
A case of H5 influenza, also known as bird flu or avian influenza, has been confirmed in a man who was working at a dairy farm in northeastern Colorado.
Hatch has received two reports of people being shocked after plastic on the product's AC power adapter came off.
Canada's Hudson's Bay Company, which owns Saks Fifth Avenue and other retailers, is buying 117-year-old Neiman Marcus.
Grocery stores like Food Lion, Kroger, Publix and Whole Foods will be open on Independence Day but Costco, FedEx and UPS will be closed.
The Littleton location of the Alamo Drafthouse is unionizing and union organizers allege the company fired supervisors after asking them to spy on organizers.
Across much of the U.S., owning a home now requires spending more for housing than experts generally recommend.
Last week was scorching hot in Colorado, so many people were staying indoors and cranking up the air conditioning.
The University of Denver is launching a new certificate program to address affordable housing needs in Colorado.
Right now, Coloradans are struggling to make ends meet, and a nonprofit in Denver is providing opportunities to change that.
From blazers to shoes, women of all shapes and sizes enjoyed a free shopping spree. Some were even able to get a makeover.
This week Denver city officials celebrated the opening of 49 new affordable condos in the Five Points neighborhood.