UPS, IPA Issue Statement

Company: ups, Profile: UPS, Date: 2014-02-05

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Not only is NMB mediation a common part of the negotiations process under the RLA, the NMB has successfully mediated every contract UPS has negotiated with the IPA.
This joint request reflects the desire of both parties to continue to progress toward an agreement that is good for UPS, its customers and employees.
US 02/05/14Louisville, KYUPS (NYSE: UPS) and the Independent Pilots Association (IPA), which represents the approximately 2,600 pilots who fly for UPS, announce the following:In accordance with a process agreement signed last year, the company and union will request mediation by the National Mediation Board (NMB) for their ongoing contract negotiations.
The parties remain committed to bargaining in good faith and working with the NMB to reach agreement in a timely manner.
To get UPS news direct, visit pressroom.ups.com/RSS or follow @UPS_News on Twitter.

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US 02/05/14

Louisville, KY

UPS (NYSE: UPS) and the Independent Pilots Association (IPA), which represents the approximately 2,600 pilots who fly for UPS, announce the following:

In accordance with a process agreement signed last year, the company and union will request mediation by the National Mediation Board (NMB) for their ongoing contract negotiations.

This joint request reflects the desire of both parties to continue to progress toward an agreement that is good for UPS, its customers and employees.

The contract is governed by the Railway Labor Act (RLA) and became amendable Dec. 31, 2011. Under the RLA, contracts do not expire until the negotiation processes of the RLA are exhausted.

Not only is NMB mediation a common part of the negotiations process under the RLA, the NMB has successfully mediated every contract UPS has negotiated with the IPA.

The parties have utilized their best efforts over the past two and a half years of negotiations, and have not yet reached agreement in the contract areas of scheduling, compensation, pension, scope and benefits.

The parties remain committed to bargaining in good faith and working with the NMB to reach agreement in a timely manner.

About UPS

UPS (NYSE: UPS) is a global leader in logistics, offering a broad range of solutions including transporting packages and freight; facilitating international trade, and deploying advanced technology to more efficiently manage the world of business. Headquartered in Atlanta, UPS serves more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. The company can be found on the web at ups.com® and its corporate blog can be found at longitudes.ups.com. To get UPS news direct, visit pressroom.ups.com/RSS or follow @UPS_News on Twitter.

Company Information:

Company: ups, Profile: UPS, Date: 2014-02-05

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Not only is NMB mediation a common part of the negotiations process under the RLA, the NMB has successfully mediated every contract UPS has negotiated with the IPA.
This joint request reflects the desire of both parties to continue to progress toward an agreement that is good for UPS, its customers and employees.
US 02/05/14Louisville, KYUPS (NYSE: UPS) and the Independent Pilots Association (IPA), which represents the approximately 2,600 pilots who fly for UPS, announce the following:In accordance with a process agreement signed last year, the company and union will request mediation by the National Mediation Board (NMB) for their ongoing contract negotiations.
The parties remain committed to bargaining in good faith and working with the NMB to reach agreement in a timely manner.
To get UPS news direct, visit pressroom.ups.com/RSS or follow @UPS_News on Twitter.

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