United Ground Express Negotiations Update

United Ground Express Negotiations Update

May 27, 2025 | Front Page, Row 2, United Ground Express

United Ground Express (UGE) Contract Negotiations Update

May 28, 2025

Dear IAM District 141 UGE Members,

Your negotiating team and United Ground Express (UGE) management met in Chicago last week to continue our discussions regarding the UGE contract.

During these sessions, we focused on Section 4 (Hours of Service), where we exchanged and discussed proposals aimed at improving shift bidding processes and the annual frequency of company-initiated shift bids. We also addressed concerns regarding mandatory overtime and the confusing “wheels up” policy, among other important topics. While no Tentative Agreement was reached, we made headway on these vital quality-of-life issues

Furthermore, we continued our dialogue on Section 9 (Paid Time Off). Our discussions and proposals centered on adverse conditions, uniform points, and bereavement leave. We continue to work to reach a tentative agreement on this article.

As is common in most contract negotiations, we also continued to discuss economics, which we anticipate will be the final tentative agreement reached.

The Negotiating Team is scheduled to return to the bargaining table in Chicago the week of June 16, 2025, to continue our discussions with UGE. Our priority remains to secure stronger protections and improvements to your quality of life.

Your input remains crucial to this process. Please stay informed, communicate with your Negotiating Team, and be prepared to make your voice heard when it’s time to vote.

In Solidarity,

IAM District 141 Negotiating Committee
Warren Glenn
Robert Jesel
Chris Lusk
John Staton Jr.
Gary Welch

Michael G Klemm
President and Directing General Chair,
District 141,
International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers

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United Ground Express Negotiations Update

UGE Negotiations Update

Apr 21, 2025 | Featured News, Front Page, Recent News, Row 2, United Ground Express

United Ground Express (UGE) Contract Negotiations Update

22 April 2025

Dear Sisters and Brothers at United Ground Express,

Your IAM District 141 Negotiating Team and United Ground Express (UGE) management met last week in Chicago to continue contract negotiations on behalf of our UGE members.

We exchanged and discussed proposals regarding Section 4 (Hours of Service), with a focus on improving work schedules, meal periods, break times, and mandatory overtime—among other topics raised in your surveys and contract proposals. While we’ve made some progress, we have not yet reached a tentative agreement on these crucial quality-of-life issues.

Additionally, we continued discussions on Section 5 (Paid Time Off) and Section 6 (Seniority and Leaves of Absence).

I’m pleased to report that we have reached a tentative agreement on Section 8 (Investigations, Grievances, and Arbitration)— key provisions that will enhance members’ ability to access the grievance procedure when the company violates the contract.

This brings us to a total of four tentative agreements:

• Section 1: Recognition

• Section 2: Classifications and Vacancies

• Section 7: Union Representation

• Section 8: Investigations, Grievances, and Arbitration

Your Negotiating Team will return to the bargaining table the week of May 19th in Chicago to continue discussions with UGE. We remain committed to securing stronger protections and improvements to your quality of life.

Wages, job security, and financial stability remain top priorities. We will be negotiating these issues directly and will provide updates as soon as we have progress to report.

Your input is essential to this process. Please stay informed, stay in touch with your Negotiating Team, and be prepared to make your voice heard when it’s time to vote.

In Solidarity,

IAM District 141 Negotiating Committee
Warren Glenn
Robert Jesel
Chris Lusk
John Staton Jr.
Gary Welch

Michael G Klemm
President and Directing General Chair,
District 141,
International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers

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United Ground Express (UGE) Negotiations Update

United Ground Express (UGE) Negotiations Update

Mar 7, 2025 | Featured, Featured News, Front Page, Perusals, Recent News, Row 2, United Ground Express

United Ground Express (UGE) Contract Negotiations Update

7 March 2025

Dear Sisters and Brothers at United Ground Express,

Many of you have asked what happens when our contract reaches its amendable date on March 5, 2025. We want to be clear: your contract does not expire on that date. It remains in effect until a new agreement is negotiated, finalized, and approved by a membership vote, as specified in Section 10 of the agreement. This means you will continue to work under the same pay, benefits, and protections while we push for improvements at the bargaining table.

Last week, the Negotiating Team convened in Houston, where we continued to exchange and discuss proposals concerning Section 4 (Hours of Service), Section 6 (Seniority and Leaves of Absence), and Section 8 (Grievance Procedure).

We are also close to finalizing language in Section 7 regarding union representation, a standard protection in most airline contracts. Additionally, we continue to push for improvements to Section 5, which would allow workers to convert their Paid Time Off (PTO) into vacation days and paid sick leave.

The Negotiating Team will return to the bargaining table next week in Chicago to continue our discussions with UGE. We remain focused on securing stronger protections and improvements to your quality of life.

Wages, job security, and financial stability are critical concerns. We are actively negotiating these issues and will provide updates as soon as concrete progress is made.

Your voice is critical in this process. Stay informed, talk to your Negotiating Team, and be ready to make your voice heard when the time comes to vote.

In Solidarity,

IAM District 141 Negotiating Committee
Warren Glenn
Robert Jesel
Chris Lusk
John Staton, Jr.
Gary Welch

Michael G Klemm
President and Directing General Chair,
District 141,
International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers

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United Ground Express Negotiations Update

United Ground Express Negotiations Update

Jan 20, 2025 | Featured, Featured News, Front Page, Other News, Perusals, Recent News, Recent News, Row 2, United Ground Express

United Ground Express (UGE) Contract Negotiations Update

21 January 2025

 Dear Sisters and Brothers at United Ground Express,

Over the last several months, your IAM District 141 negotiating team has been diligently reviewing your surveys and proposals in preparation for our first contract negotiations with United Ground Express, Inc (UGE) since our initial collective bargaining agreement eight years ago.

Last week, we met with UGE management in Chicago, Illinois, and began these important contract negotiations. During our first session, we addressed several topics of high importance to our members based on your feedback. These included Classifications and Vacancies, Hours of Service, and Paid Time Off.

We were able to successfully advocate for a fairer system for filling vacancies, ensuring that seniority plays a more significant role in the decision-making process. This was a major concern expressed by many of you in the survey.

Additionally, we gave the company proposals to convert Paid Time Off to vacation and paid sick time. We also submitted proposals about shift bidding, both of which are areas of significant interest to our members. We’re awaiting the Company’s response to those proposals.

We will continue to work hard to represent your interests and achieve a fair contract. Most importantly, every member of UGE should understand that no tentative agreement we come to with the Company will go into effect until you, the members, have your voices heard and vote on whether to accept or refuse any such tentative agreement.

Negotiations will resume in Houston over the week of February 24.

Thank you for your continued support.

Sincerely,

IAM District 141 Negotiating Committee
Warren Glenn
Robert Jesel
Chris Lusk
John Staton, Jr.
Gary Welch

Michael G Klemm
President and Directing General Chair,
District 141,
International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers

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