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.
On Thursday, Tlaib said the warrant "signals that the days of the Israeli apartheid government operating with impunity are ending."
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed that live larvae found in June were caper fruit flies.
The state's highest court ruled a special prosecutor's decision to re-indict Smollett violated his constitutional rights after Cook County prosecutors previously dropped charges against him.
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On Thursday, Tlaib said the warrant "signals that the days of the Israeli apartheid government operating with impunity are ending."
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
Hoekstra, who was named chairman earlier this year, previously served as a U.S. House representative in Michigan's 2nd District and as the U.S. ambassador to the Netherlands during Trump's first term.
A 72-year-old man and a 75-year-old woman suffered critical injuries. Several others suffered minor injuries as well.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed that live larvae found in June were caper fruit flies.
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.
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.
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
Tickets go on sale Friday, November 22 at 10 a.m.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
The FDA says America's food supply is still "one of the safest in the world," despite some recent high-profile recalls and outbreaks.
Detroit's Tarik Skubal wins the AL Cy Young Award after leading the Tigers to its first playoff in a decade.
Reddit says it's investigating after users on Wednesday reported problems connecting to the online forum.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
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.
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.
Weeks before the high school wrestling season is set to begin, the Livonia Public Schools District has fired a wrestling coach.
The Detroit Lions have developed a killer instinct this season.
Zach LaVine scored 16 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter and the Chicago Bulls pulled away for a 122-112 win against the Detroit Pistons on Monday night.
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.
With Thanksgiving coming up, more than half of all Americans are expected to travel. Google is releasing new data on traveling. Google Trends expert Jennifer Jones joins CBS News Detroit to discuss those trends.
Eighteen condo units have been destroyed in an explosion Tuesday evening in Orion Township, officials say; President-elect Trump nominated Michigan GOP Chair Pete Hoekstra for U.S. ambassador to Canada; Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal received the AL Cy Young Award after leading the team to the playoffs; and more on the latest top stories.
As the holidays approach, many people plan to spend time with family. But what about those whom you haven't talked to in a while? Dr. Molly Oshea, pediatrician and consultant, joins CBS News Detroit to discuss.
Michigan Science Center will host a series of events on Nov. 30 to celebrate Paleontology Day. Domenic Roberto will join CBS News Detroit to discuss the events.
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