Christopher Begley, a 28-year veteran of UPS, died on Sunday after falling ill while making deliveries in the scorching heat of McKinney, Texas. The exact cause of death has yet to be determined, and authorities are investigating. UPS recently struck an agreement with the Teamsters Union to install air conditioning in its delivery trucks in response to the increasing heat waves. Begley's fellow workers mourned his death and praised his commitment to delivering packages safely and on time.
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UPS workers have ratified a new five-year contract, avoiding a strike and securing higher wages and improved safety measures. The agreement, which covers 340,000 UPS employees, will create more full-time jobs and provide air-conditioning in new trucks, with UPS drivers earning an average of $170,000 in annual pay and benefits by the end of the contract. The vote was the highest share in favor of a contract in the history of the Teamsters at UPS.
UPS and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters have reached a tentative agreement on a five-year contract that includes "overwhelmingly lucrative" raises for workers, including a raise of starting pay for part-timers to $21 an hour. The contract, if ratified, would avert a strike and is seen as a major victory for the union. The agreement is now subject to a ratification vote by the union's members.
The US Department of Agriculture has approved the sale of chicken made from animal cells, allowing two California companies to offer lab-grown meat to restaurant tables and eventually, supermarket shelves. This marks the first time that U.S. regulators have approved the sale of such products, and could have a major impact on the food industry by reducing the environmental impact of raising animals for food and providing an alternative for those who wish to avoid animal products. The approval is a major milestone in the development of lab-grown meats, and more companies are expected to follow suit in the near future.
UPS employees have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a nationwide strike if a satisfactory agreement is not reached by July 31. Teamsters President Sean O'Brien said the vote showed workers are united and determined to get the best contract in their history. If a strike is declared, it could have far-reaching implications for workers and the economy.
GOOD Meat has received a "no questions" letter from the FDA, indicating that the administration is satisfied that their lab-grown chicken product is safe to sell in the US. The company is now in talks with restaurants and food service companies about potential partnerships, and needs approval from the US Department of Agriculture in order to sell to consumers. If approved, GOOD Meat's lab-grown chicken would be the first of its kind to hit the market in the US, and is said to be more sustainable and healthier than traditional chicken.