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UPS Plans to Hire 100,000 seasonal workers
UPS Plans to Hire 100,000 Seasonal Workers for the Holidays in 2023
In anticipation of increased package demand during the holiday season, UPS said it plans to hire 100,000 seasonal workers starting with higher pay.
USPS Holiday Surcharges
Shippers Won’t Have to Pay USPS Holiday Surcharges This Year
Unlike the holiday seasons of 2021 and 2022, USPS said it will not impose any holiday surcharges on shippers during the 2023 peak holiday season.
Amazon is Hiring
Amazon is Hiring 250,000 Workers for the 2023 Holiday Season
Amazon is hiring 250,000 workers to help with holiday demand this year, a 150% increase from the workers it brought on to help with the 2022 peak season.
UPS delivery drones
UPS Delivery Drones Cleared by the FAA for Longer-Range Flights
UPS delivery drones received FAA approval to fly beyond where their ground operators can see them, potentially paving the way for more drone deliveries.
Free Shipping Minimum
Amazon is Testing a Higher Free Shipping Minimum Order Value for Non-Prime Members
Amazon has raised the minimum order value to qualify for free shipping to $35 for some users who aren't subscribed to the company's Prime service.
UPS contract
UPS Contract is Ratified by the Teamsters Union
Members of the Teamsters Union voted to ratify the UPS contract that covers them for the next five years, putting an end to a possible strike.
Amazon Shipping
Amazon Shipping Launches for Outside Parcels
Amazon Shipping is Amazon's ground delivery service that allows merchants to ship packages through Amazon's network for orders not sold on its platform.
Amazon sellers face a 2% fee for using Seller Fulfilled Prime
Amazon Sellers Face New Fees for Shipping Their Own Products
Starting October 1st, 2023, Amazon sellers using Seller Fulfilled Prime will pay a 2% fee on any sales for shipping their own products outside of Amazon's fulfillment network.
UPS Drivers
UPS Drivers Set to Earn $170,000 a Year Following Teamsters Deal
Following the new labor contract between UPS and the Teamsters Union, UPS drivers are set to earn $170,000 per year by the contract's end date.
UPS Cuts Financial Outlook
UPS Cuts Financial Outlook in Q2 Amid Tentative Deal with Teamsters
UPS has cut its financial outlook for the year due to package diversions to other carriers that occurred during negotiations to avoid a strike.
UPS reaches tentative deal
UPS Reaches Tentative Deal with Teamsters Union
To avert a strike this summer, UPS reached a tentative deal on new contracts with the Teamsters Union, which represents 340,000 UPS workers.
Priority Mail Express Refunds to Alaska and Hawaii
USPS Discontinues Priority Mail Express Refunds to Alaska and Hawaii
USPS no longer offers guaranteed Priority Mail Express refunds for shipments going to and from Alaska & Hawaii. Learn about some workarounds for express shipments going to and from those two states!