Workers across the globe have also heeded the call. Port workers in Italy, dock workers in South Africa, and stevedores in Spain have all participated in actions aimed at stopping the genocidal war machine. In the US, workers and activists in San Francisco and Tacoma have also come together to shut down the shipment of military equipment destined for Israel.

With the bombing of Gaza showing no signs of letting up anytime soon, we are likely to see more actions and solidarity in the future. The majority of people throughout the world want a ceasefire, while the small minority who profit from it want it to continue. Workers and activists have a duty to unite against the war machine and bring an end to the killing.

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Supplemental contracts are region-specific provisions not covered under the national contract like paid time-off, discipline language, seniority, overtime, and work hours.  Out of the 40 supplements, 30 remain unresolved after four months of negotiations. 

“After pulling in record-breaking revenue of more than $100 billion last year, UPS is delusional to think they can just ignore the workers who make them successful… UPS is making a joke of supplemental negotiations. When they finally decide to bargain in a professional and serious manner, the Teamsters will be here, ready to go.”

Teamsters General President, Sean O’Brien

Over 340,000 Teamsters work at UPS and have twelve weeks until their current contract expires on July 31, 2023 making a potential strike August 1, 2023. 

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