Tips for receiving holiday packages safely
Postal workers across the country will be delivering millions of packages in the finals days before Christmas. Here are some pointers on getting a package delivered with little to no problems.
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Postal workers across the country will be delivering millions of packages in the finals days before Christmas. Here are some pointers on getting a package delivered with little to no problems.
CBS News correspondent Nancy Chen tagged along at a UPS training facility with a driver amid the holiday season rush.
Customers expecting deliveries on Friday could face a wait following a software outage that's impacting flights across the globe.
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.
The union representing pilots flying cargo planes for UPS say they will not cross picket lines if Teamsters strike next month, a spokesperson says.
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.
UPS said it had service outages in 898 zip codes across four states Monday, and FedEx continues to expect delays throughout the day.
The nation's major shipping companies are in the best shape to get holiday shoppers' packages delivered on time since the start of the pandemic, suggesting a return to normalcy.
The holiday season is here and if you're shipping items to loved ones, you'll want to pay attention to this shipping deadlines list from the U.S. Postal Service, FedEx and UPS.
If you're shipping to far-flung friends and family members in the military or living abroad, the first deadline to ensure cards and packages get there on time is looming.
UPS expects to hire about 100,000 seasonal employees for the upcoming holiday season, the company said in a press release.
The Teamsters and UPS could be heading toward the nation's largest strike in decades.
"This holiday work often is an entry point for future permanent jobs and career advancement."
Macomb County Sheriff deputies arrested the 18 and 19-year-old suspects after a homeowner in Macomb Township spotted one suspect run up to a porch and take a package.
Police in Detroit are trying to find the suspects who robbed a UPS truck that was delivering packages on the city's west side.
A pregnancy discrimination case is in front of the Supreme Court and its outcome could affect women across the country. A former UPS worker says she was forced into taking unpaid leave when she became pregnant.
Firefighter Robert Schultz said in his 25-years in the department he's never seen anything like this: "I understand the door of the drop box was left open and the boy crawled in and shut the door," he said.
Plex Systems Inc., provider of Plex Online cloud ERP for manufacturers, announced the deployment of the Pacejet multi-carrier shipping and logistics technology at Vornado Air, the industry leader in air flow technology product manufacturing.
Thursday is the busiest delivery day of the year for UPS. Nationwide, 26 million packages will be delivered. Here in Michigan the number is just about 700,000.
FED EX says it expects its busiest day this year for shipping packages will be Monday, with about 17 million packages mailed that day.
While they should be entitled to a new place to live at the expense of Arbor One, it hasn't been that easy unless their case goes in front of a judge according to the attorneys working with tenants.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a janitor was found dead on Thursday inside a school in Oxford, Michigan.
At least 14 players, including Jahmyr Gibbs, Jameson Williams and Terrion Arnold, will receive new numbers before the 2025 season.
The woman is accused of embezzling money and using the man's credit cards and opening a few in his name, the sheriff's office said.
City leaders say they're making efforts to make sure that this doesn't happen again.
A 37-year-old woman died after a house exploded in Southgate early Thursday morning.
While they should be entitled to a new place to live at the expense of Arbor One, it hasn't been that easy unless their case goes in front of a judge according to the attorneys working with tenants.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a janitor was found dead on Thursday inside a school in Oxford, Michigan.
At least 14 players, including Jahmyr Gibbs, Jameson Williams and Terrion Arnold, will receive new numbers before the 2025 season.
The woman is accused of embezzling money and using the man's credit cards and opening a few in his name, the sheriff's office said.
Jeep-maker Stellantis is idling production at plants in Canada and Mexico and will temporarily lay off 900 workers in the Midwest.
Investigators have seized more than $600,000 from bank accounts associated with Dinas Kamaitis.
The union said the tariffs could help bring back thousands of more automotive jobs across the U.S.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk's role in the White House has sparked protests nationwide, including in Southeast Michigan.
Automotive experts believe the buyouts are a cost-cutting move by reducing the workforce.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
Audiences at the Detroit Opera House expecting their performance of "Cosi fan tutte" to begin with the overture may be surprised to hear instead a product launch from a tech company CEO.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Actor Richard Chamberlain died Saturday, March 29, in Waimanalo, Hawai'i of complications following a stroke. He was two days shy of his 91st birthday.
Four North American river otter pups have made their debut at Toledo Zoo in northwest Ohio.
Ford rolls out employee pricing promotion as new 25% tariffs on U.S. auto imports take effect.
On Air Force One on Thursday, President Trump said Elon Musk can stay "as long as he'd like," but he added there will be a point when "Elon's gotta have to leave."
Nasdaq also sinks more than 1,000 points as investors fret over the potential economic impact of President Trump's latest tariffs.
Tornadoes and violent winds flattened homes and ripped apart buildings from Oklahoma to Indiana.
America's global trading partners are bristling at President Trump's tariff tactics, but many also stress a desire to strike new deals with the U.S.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan will permanently close three health centers and reduce staffing. The three impacted clinics are slated to close at the end of the month.
Around 170 staff were cut from the FDA's Office of Inspections and Investigations this week as part of wider cuts at U.S. health agencies.
The health director of Wayne County will leave his county responsibilities Thursday.
Tony's Chocolonely is recalling some products after consumers reported finding "small stones" in the chocolate bars.
Michigan has its second confirmed case of measles for 2025, the adult involved flew through Detroit Metro.
At least 14 players, including Jahmyr Gibbs, Jameson Williams and Terrion Arnold, will receive new numbers before the 2025 season.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Detroit Pistons 119-103 for their 11th straight win.
The maple hardwood that makes up the courts at the men's and women's Final Four is part of basketball's foundation.
The NBA has suspended five players from the Minnesota Timberwolves and Detroit Pistons after a brawl between the two teams spilled into the stands Sunday night.
American Kaila Kuhn has become the first competitor to win two aerials gold medals in a single edition of the world freestyle and snowboard championships.
A trio of experts talks about consumer needs when it comes to transit, which are evolving.
David Wasserman appears and talks about the two political parties.
It's a conversation about the first weeks of the Trump administration and its impact on Michigan.
Newly elected Michigan Democratic Party Chairman Curtis Hertel Jr. discussed his party and its future on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
A career path tied to EVs and clean energy is opening a little wider for some Metro Detroiters.
Michigan State University's football program is under investigation and the Tigers are one day away from Opening Day.
As the city of Ypsilanti, Michigan, and the Washtenaw County Prosecutor's Office continue their lawsuit against the owners of the Arbor One apartments, residents are getting some help from community advocates to make sure they're not being taken advantage of.
A 37-year-old woman died after a house exploded in Southgate early Thursday morning. Police say the explosion happened around 5:45 a.m. Thursday at a house on Edison Street and Burns Street near Telegraph Road.
The Dow Jones plunged more than 1,600 points a day after the Trump administration announced its latest round of tariffs.
For residents who live along Ecorse Creek in Dearborn Heights, heavy rains can lead to major flooding.