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UPS, PILOTS REACH TENTATIVE AGREEMENT ON TWO-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION

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UPS Airlines and the Independent Pilots Association announced a tentative two-year contract extension on June 14, 2022. This agreement includes improvements in compensation and retirement for over 3,300 UPS pilots. IPA President Captain Robert Travis stated that the board unanimously endorses the agreement and recommends its ratification to members. A vote will occur by August 3, 2022, with ratification extending the contract until September 1, 2025. Details will remain undisclosed until the presentation to pilots is complete.

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  • Tentative contract extension improves compensation and retirement for pilots.
  • Unanimous endorsement from IPA Executive Board indicates strong support for the agreement.
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  • Specific details of the contract remain undisclosed, which could lead to uncertainty among pilots.

LOUISVILLE, Ky., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Independent Pilots Association (IPA) and UPS Airlines (NYSE: UPS) today announced a tentative agreement on a new two-year contract extension.

The short term agreement provides for contract improvements in compensation and retirement.  Specific details of the agreement will not be disclosed before the IPA presents the proposed contract to all UPS pilots.

"Over the next month we will present this tentative agreement for a two-year contract extension to our crewmembers with an unqualified recommendation for ratification," said IPA President Captain Robert Travis.  "This tentative agreement is unanimously approved and endorsed by the six-pilot IPA Executive Board."

The contract must be ratified by a majority of UPS's pilots. The vote by the pilots will be completed on August 3.  If ratified, the new agreement will extend the IPA's contract with UPS to September 1, 2025.

The IPA is the collective bargaining unit representing the more than 3,300 professional pilots who fly for United Parcel Service, the world's largest transportation company. The IPA is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.

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SOURCE Independent Pilots Association

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What is the UPS Airlines pilot contract extension announced on June 14, 2022?

UPS Airlines and the Independent Pilots Association announced a tentative two-year contract extension focusing on compensation and retirement improvements.

When will UPS pilots vote on the new contract extension?

The vote by UPS pilots on the tentative agreement will be completed by August 3, 2022.

What is the duration of the new contract if ratified by UPS pilots?

If ratified, the new contract will extend until September 1, 2025.

Who is representing the UPS pilots in the contract negotiations?

The Independent Pilots Association (IPA) represents over 3,300 pilots flying for UPS.

What did the IPA President say about the contract agreement?

IPA President Captain Robert Travis stated that the agreement is unanimously approved and recommended for ratification.

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