UPS to cut 12,000 jobs 5 months after agreeing to new labor deal
UPS will lay off 12,000 workers and says it is ordering employees to return to the office five days a week.
UPS will lay off 12,000 workers and says it is ordering employees to return to the office five days a week.
UPS is using a program called DeliveryDefense to try to cut down on package thefts.
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.
A UPS truck crashed into the corner of a house near the 7900 block of Marsannay Way on Saturday, according to Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District. Fortunately, the driver suffered only minor injuries.
Delivery company driver reporting feeling sick while working his route as temperatures topped 100 degrees.
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.
"With a UPS strike, everyone in America will feel it if it happens," said one expert who pegged the potential economic hit at $5 billion.
Teamsters Union and UPS have failed to agree a deal on a new contract that would cover 340,000 workers.
Union representing 340,000 UPS workers bolsters threat of largest single-company strike in U.S. history with June 30 deadline.
In a worst-case scenario, a longer-term UPS strike could cause major disruptions to the US supply chain network.
As many as 340,000 workers at the the shipping giant could walk out when their current union contract ends in six weeks.
Amid pressure from Teamsters union, the delivery giant said its trucks will be equipped with AC to help drivers beat the heat.
When packages addressed to Expedia kept showing up at a Vacaville viewer's home and he couldn't get them to stop, they called Kurtis to investigate.
A strike at UPS would affect nearly every household in the country.
Drew Bausman loves UPS, and his mom says it's because UPS delivers joy, which is fitting.
The holidays will be here before you know it and the major shippers are out with their holiday shipping deadlines.
An Amador County viewer said she struggles to get packages shipped to her, so she called Kurtis to investigate.
While UPS trucks are known for making deliveries, one box truck with the signature logo was parked overnight on Sierra Point Drive in a Natomas business park fully loaded and unlocked.
A Rancho Cordova man has been arrested on gun charges after police say they found a gun in his vehicle that he had allegedly stolen while working at a UPS facility.
The countdown is on to get holiday packages out on time. Here are some shipping deadlines to keep in mind if you're using USPS, FedEx, UPS or Amazon to send gifts that need to arrive before Dec 25.
Officials say two UPS employees were killed in a vehicle accident at the package-delivery service's hub at Southern California's Ontario International Airport.
The phrase "get off my lawn" comes to mind after a UPS delivery driver in New Orleans was caught on camera Friday cutting across a man's front yard to make a delivery.
There are several shipping deadlines approaching as the holidays near.
Temperatures have cooled off Tuesday as our weather pattern changes heading into the end of the week. Will there be any showers along with our pattern change?
The California Garlic Festival will be moving to a new venue for this year's edition of the event.
Organizers of the annual Outside Lands Music Festival at San Francisco's Golden Gate Park revealed the lineup for the 2024 event.
Part of Highway 49 is blocked in Auburn due to a logging truck crash Tuesday morning.
The Grass Valley resident passed peacefully in his sleep on April 1, 2024, at the age of 102.
There were 335 Arizona crew members who escaped the flames and ocean water with their lives on the fateful day that would forever change world history
The Grass Valley resident passed peacefully in his sleep on April 1, 2024, at the age of 102.
The Davis Police Department dismissed an officer after learning he withheld information about a man's death in 2019 after a security guard put his knee on the man's neck inside the Golden 1 Center.
The victims are smart, they're savvy, and they're still getting tricked.
Temperatures have cooled off Tuesday as our weather pattern changes heading into the end of the week. Will there be any showers along with our pattern change?
Temperatures have cooled off Tuesday as our weather pattern changes heading into the end of the week. Will there be any showers along with our pattern change?
The Davis Police Department dismissed an officer after learning he withheld information about a man's death in 2019 after a security guard put his knee on the man's neck inside the Golden 1 Center.
The victims are smart, they're savvy, and they're still getting tricked.
Sacramento has some of the highest flood risk in the nation, and the sunny skies and receding rivers mean flood control crews can get back to work on projects that protect the region.
The Supreme Court is now weighing a ban on sleeping outdoors, which could be a game changer for how Sacramento handles homeless encampment enforcement.
Google confirmed it has fired additional employees for being involved in protests at the tech company's Sunnyvale and New York City offices to oppose a $1.2 billion contract with Israel.
California lawmakers on Monday rejected a proposal aimed at cracking down on how some of the nation's largest utilities spend customers' money.
On Earth Day, California Governor Gavin Newsom was joined by other state officials and activists to announce the newest state park – and the first since 2014 – in Stanislaus County.
Anti-abortion advocates rallied in Sacramento today for the fourth annual March for Life. Some said Californians should know there are more resources out there than getting abortions.
Two animal welfare measures are moving forward at the California State Capitol with the goal of humanely controlling evergrowing pet populations.
A controversial figure from the Oakland Athletics' recent history says he wants to be appointed the team's manager when they move to Sacramento.
Zack Gelof hit a two-run homer off Victor González in the ninth, and the Oakland Athletics stopped an eight-game losing streak in the Bronx by beating the Yankees 2-0 following the first-inning ejection of New York manager Aaron Boone over what appeared to be a fan remark aimed at the plate umpire.
Brandon Aiyuk is staying away from the San Francisco 49ers facility at the start of the offseason program as he seeks a lucrative long-term contract.
Josh Naylor delivered a clutch, three-run double in the seventh inning as the Guardians continued their best start in 25 years with a 6-2 win over the Oakland Athletics to complete a three-game sweep.
Right-hander Slade Cecconi held the San Francisco Giants to two runs in six innings in his 2024 debut, and Gabriel Moreno hit a two-run, go-ahead single in the sixth inning to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5-3 victory.
Google confirmed it has fired additional employees for being involved in protests at the tech company's Sunnyvale and New York City offices to oppose a $1.2 billion contract with Israel.
California lawmakers on Monday rejected a proposal aimed at cracking down on how some of the nation's largest utilities spend customers' money.
The Supreme Court is now weighing a ban on sleeping outdoors, which could be a game changer for how Sacramento handles homeless encampment enforcement.
Anti-abortion advocates rallied in Sacramento today for the fourth annual March for Life. Some said Californians should know there are more resources out there than getting abortions.
Governor Gavin Newsom is taking aim at states considering abortion travel bans with the launch of a new ad campaign.
UnitedHealth said it paid the criminals behind attack that crippled hospitals and pharmacies to protect sensitive patient data.
Anti-abortion advocates rallied in Sacramento today for the fourth annual March for Life. Some said Californians should know there are more resources out there than getting abortions.
The CDC estimates the U.S. could reach 300 measles cases in 2024 — more than the recent peak two years ago.
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people are diagnosed with breast cancer. Research shows the number of cases in younger women under the age of 40 is on the rise.
Health officials are warning consumers not to consume Infinite Herbs basil sold at some Trader Joe's and Dierberg's stores after 12 people were sickened.
The victims are smart, they're savvy, and they're still getting tricked.
Google began removing California news sites from some user's search results, a test that acted as a threat should the state pass a law requiring the search giant to pay media companies for linking to their content.
Long lunch lines, friendly hellos, and a greater social atmosphere – could all of that return to downtown Sacramento with the return of state workers? Some businesses seem to think so.
A California lawmaker introduced a bill that would end exclusive control of ticket sales by companies like Ticketmaster.
California is the only state with an average of over $5.
California law says genetic testing companies have to get your permission before they store, use or sell your DNA, but the state itself doesn't have to get your permission and has been storing DNA samples from every baby born there since the '80s. Lawmakers want to change that, but face an uphill battle.
A bill introduced in the wake of our "Handcuffs in Hallways" investigation aims to reduce "unnecessary" calls for police at schools. But one California lawmaker could kill it without a vote.
We tried to work with law enforcement for nearly a year to avoid this lawsuit, but one local agency is simply refusing to release video that the public has a right to see. Its legal argument could impact law-enforcement policies across the state if allowed to stand.
Fentanyl test strips used to be illegal in California. Now, state law requires them on community and state college campuses. We put fentanyl test strips to the test, and what we found could save someone you know.
Also Thursday... Democratic mayors are joining the fight to reform Prop 47 despite California Governor Gavin Newsom's opposition.
The victims are smart, they're savvy, and they're still getting tricked.
The state regulates crematoriums for people, but we've learned there is zero oversight for pet crematoriums.
Kurtis Ming has had conversations with people in our community about the impact of inflation on their personal finances. It's forcing some to make some tough choices.
Theresa Ingraham paid for her homeowners insurance each month through her mortgage payment but learned that after her house fire, her AAA bill went unpaid.
California's attorney general is putting pressure on Facebook over an issue Call Kurtis first exposed more than a year ago.
Community members in El Dorado County are still rebuilding from the Caldor Fire, which destroyed Grizzly Flats in August 2021.
Two additional insurance companies are pulling out of California, leaving thousands more civilians without coverage as the state nears the start of its wildfire season.
Some groundbreaking fire protection ideas are being unveiled in Sacramento this week at a wildland firefighting conference.
Caldor Fire survivors are looking to sue the U.S. Forest Service, claiming they were negligent in protecting Grizzly Flats from destruction.
A ubiquitous, resilient and seemingly harmless plant is fueling an increase in large, fast-moving and destructive wildfires in the United States.
A Yuba City mom started a baseball team for kids with physical and intellectual disabilities after finding her 11-year-old son with Down Syndrome didn't have anywhere to play.
A Sacramento nonprofit is teaming up with a local credit union to give back so seniors can safely do basic tasks like bathing or exercising. Those lending a helping hand are also a group of seniors.
The high school players have trained hard all season to make Friday night's finals, and they didn't let their physical and mental challenges get in the way of playing a good game.
NFL Hall of Famer Tim Brown is hosting his 23rd youth football camp at Sacramento State, an annual event that is part of a mentorship program for underserved young people.
An inspiring love story is still being written chapter by chapter at the Brookdale Folsom home for seniors. That's where Faye Guerrero and Rob Trueax found love again after loss.
Find out what kind of weather we're expecting this week.
Authorities have also now released the name of the child.
Conter was the final living survivor of the USS Arizona when it was attacked at Peral Harbor.
The victims are smart, they're savvy, and they're still getting tricked.
A 2-year-old boy who was reported missing is in critical condition after being found in a canal in Stanislaus County, authorities said Monday night.