Canada Council of Teamsters ratifies agreement with UPS

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario—The Canada Council of Teamsters has ratified a tentative agreement with UPS Canada. This results in a new five-year agreement covering approximately 7,000 employees throughout Canada.

The provisions of the new five-year contract have an effective date of August 1, 2015 and will extend through July 31, 2020.

“This agreement is good for our people, our customers and our company,” says Michael Tierney, president of UPS Canada. “Its ratification shows the strong commitment on both sides to serving our customers.”

The new contract provides wage increases, enhancements to the pension plan as well as an increase in benefits.