FedEx, UPS warn deliveries may be delayed due to Microsoft outage
Customers expecting deliveries on Friday could face a wait following a software outage that's impacting flights across the globe.
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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.
With Christmas is mere days away, UPS drivers are hopping.
Police in Detroit are investigating after a shooting on a freeway in Detroit that left a vehicle with multiple bullet holes Friday morning.
A new state task force will look to address the high rates of violence against Indigenous people in Michigan.
The adoption ban would apply to at least 15 countries, most of them in Europe, and Australia, Argentina and Canada.
A 71-year-old Oakland County woman has been convicted for her role in a health care kickback scheme that costed Medicare $1.4 million, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Aidan Chiles threw for two scores in the first half to build a three-touchdown lead and Michigan State held on to beat Purdue 24-17.
A Warren police officer has been charged in connection with a deadly crash that killed two men on Sept. 30, according to the Macomb County Sheriff's Office.
The board, comprised of two Republicans and two Democrats, voted unanimously on Friday to certify the results in all 83 counties.
At least 32 officers' licenses are being investigated, according to MCOLES.
Authorities are sharing tips to prevent porch pirates from stealing packages as deliveries ramp up for the holiday season.
Police in Detroit are investigating after a shooting on a freeway in Detroit that left a vehicle with multiple bullet holes Friday morning.
Local UAW members claim Stellantis is to blame for roughly 4,000 layoffs this fall, not poor market conditions.
Ford said Wednesday most of the job cuts would come in Germany and would be carried out in consultation with employee representatives.
On average, a 15-gallon tank of gas will cost Michiganders $46, which is $12 less than what they were paying from 2023's highest price in August.
General Motors announced Friday it was laying off nearly 1,000 salaried workers worldwide.
General Motors is laying off about 1,000 workers worldwide, shedding costs as it tries to compete in a crowded global automobile market.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
The 10-day event will feature Racing Day presented by the Detroit Grand Prix on Jan. 17, 2025.
Downtown Detroit will begin to be a lot brighter just in time for the Christmas season.
Tickets go on sale to the general public via Ticketmaster on Tuesday, Nov. 26.
The much-hyped fight pitting the 58-year-old Tyson against Paul, 27, shattered records but was marred by tech glitches.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
Scott Bessent, the founder of the Connecticut-based hedge fund Key Square Group, had been making a full-court press for the post.
A jury ruled that Walmart must pay a former employee almost $35 million after finding that the retailer defamed him.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza — also known as bird flu — is killing layer hens and reducing the nation's egg supply.
The Universal Service Fund was created by Congress in 1996.
The school district introduced therapy dogs two years ago, and things have gone so well that it decided to add six more dogs.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
CDC data shows rates of Mycoplasma pneumoniae have surged in babies.
A WARN notice says that an agreement between the hospital and the Secretary of Health and Human Services would be terminated because the hospital was not in compliance with some of the Medicare Conditions of Participation.
A number of homes in parts of Metro Detroit are seeing elevated levels of lead in their drinking water, according to officials.
Ten days ago, former Red Wings great Pavel Datsyuk was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, and on Thursday, Detroit honored the man nicknamed the "Magic Man."
Lucas Raymond scored with 51 seconds remaining and the Detroit Red Wings beat the New York Islanders 2-1.
The No.1 recruit had been committed to the LSU Tigers since January 2024.
Detroit's Tarik Skubal wins the AL Cy Young Award after leading the Tigers to its first playoff in a decade.
Hinch, a 50-year-old in his fourth season leading the Tigers, made the playoffs with a torrid second half despite losing quality players like right-hander Jack Flaherty at the July 30 trade deadline.
Hackel, the former Macomb County Sheriff, said the results of the 2024 contest are giving him more confidence than ever that he has the right stuff and resumé to be governor.
How did the Democrats lose so many races at once?
In Michigan, the Democrats have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
In Michigan, the Democrats now have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
Both party chairs also talked about the ground game as each looks for independent voters and those who haven't voted in a while they hope to inspire to show up on Nov. 5.
Jagger is ready to meet the public. The 3-year-old sloth bear now has access to her outdoor habitat at the Detroit Zoo, less than two weeks after her arrival from the Idaho Falls Zoo.
As deliveries ramp up for the holiday season, authorities are sharing tips to prevent porch pirates from stealing packages.
Our weekend remains a little mild before cold air rushes in after Thanksgiving.
Residents in Romulus are getting a taste of Sheetz' planned expansion across the state of Michigan.
A Warren police officer has been charged in connection with a deadly crash that killed two men on Sept. 30, according to the Macomb County Sheriff's Office.