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.
Detectives are working to identify the suspect involved in the shooting.
Many Metro Detroit retail shops and businesses are still open for shoppers to grab those last-minute gifts.
The suspect, 34-year-old Craig Michael Bergeron, fled the scene in a white SUV, according to police.
Jake Bates was standing on the turf in his hometown of Houston when asked to reflect on an unlikely journey from learning how to sell bricks to making game-winning kicks for the Detroit Lions.
Officials believe speed and inexperience operating a snowmobile were contributing factors in the crash.
Many Metro Detroit retail shops and businesses are still open for shoppers to grab those last-minute gifts.
Rain chances and temperatures increase for the weekend.
A small access road has been the center of legal action as construction continues on the Motorsports Gateway in Howell.
Detectives are working to identify the suspect involved in the shooting.
NORAD, the North American Aerospace Command, is tracking Santa on his trip around the world this Christmas, so children and families can see where he is right now.
Motorists in Metro Detroit are filling up for an average of $3.06 per gallon.
Organizers announced earlier this year that the show was returning to its traditional January slot after taking place in the fall in recent years.
The grants are in addition to the $1.8 million that Stellantis provided for home repairs to 120 homeowners on the east side in 2020 and 2021.
Troubled automaker Stellantis has decided that its Ram brand needs its own executive, so it is bringing back an executive who retired this year when CEO Carlos Tavares was still running the company.
In Metro Detroit, gas prices continue to fall. Motorists are filling up for an average of $2.96 per gallon.
The appeal had asked the court to reinstate charges, including involuntary manslaughter, against Alec Baldwin.
The lawsuit lays out Blake Lively's allegations against Justin Baldoni during their time working on "It Ends with Us."
The duo will host their podcast at 8 p.m. on March 28 at the Fox Theatre.
The New York Times named the Lebanese Sundae at Leila and the ham sandwich at Mike's Famous Ham Place as two of "The 26 Best Dishes We Ate Across the U.S. in 2024."
Detroit Diamond put her skills on display as a finalist in the Netflix series "Rhythm + Flow," and her career is starting to take off.
More than 5,000 workers were expected to take part in walkout that ends later on Christmas Eve, their union says.
American Airlines requested a nationwide ground stop, which was later canceled, on the morning of Christmas Eve due to technical problems.
NORAD, the North American Aerospace Command, is tracking Santa on his trip around the world this Christmas, so children and families can see where he is right now.
Here's which food stores, restaurants and other chains are open and closed today, Christmas Eve 2024.
The appeal had asked the court to reinstate charges, including involuntary manslaughter, against Alec Baldwin.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
Health officials say the number of cases has already surpassed 1,500, 2.5 times more than in 2019.
Wayne County is erasing $27 million in medical debt for more than 46,000 county residents.
Republicans wants to extend 2017 tax cuts that expire next year and could let ACA subsidies lapse to help pay the tab, according to analysts.
A court in Hazel Park is aiming to treat people with substance abuse while keeping them out of prison.
Jake Bates was standing on the turf in his hometown of Houston when asked to reflect on an unlikely journey from learning how to sell bricks to making game-winning kicks for the Detroit Lions.
The Detroit Lions watched Washington beat Philadelphia on their cellphones following a 34-17 bounce-back win at Chicago that helped them keep pace with Minnesota in the race for the NFC North title and top seeding in the conference.
Jared Goff and the Detroit Lions borrowed from Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers to trick the Chicago Bears on Sunday.
Cade Cunningham scored 28 points and had 13 assists, Jalen Duren added 17 points and 11 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons beat the Phoenix Suns 133-125.
Quarterback Jared Goff threw three touchdown passes and the Detroit Lions easily dispatched the Chicago Bears 34-17 Sunday afternoon.
Kid Rock was so impressed with the care his dad received, that he donated to BAMF Health through his foundation which has helped numerous causes including those tied to veterans, small businesses and more.
Mary Tyler Moore turned the world on with her megawatt smile as she starred in the iconic "Dick Van Dyke" and "Mary Tyler Moore" shows a generation ago.
The roundtable talked politics and focused on blockbuster news that Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan would run for governor in 2026 but as an independent candidate.
President-elect Donald Trump campaigned with talk of ending the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit which has helped fuel sales.
The 98th Annual America's Thanksgiving Parade will roll through the streets of downtown Detroit this Thursday, with hundreds of thousands lining Woodward Avenue as six new floats make their debut.
If you’re one of those shoppers who is down to the wire with holiday shopping, there’s still time this Christmas Eve.
Author Gail Offen is telling the stores behind some classic Michigan food and drink brands.
The Pontiac Housing Commission is teaching women the art of creating wealth.
The historic Eloise Asylum in Westland is known for its haunted attraction each Halloween season, but the asylum has transformed into a holiday drive-thru light experience called MI Bright Lights.
If you're looking for last-minute Hanukkah gifts, the Peacock Room in Detroit has a few ideas.