Summary of UPS 20,000 Job Cuts Discussion Layoffs Overview and Triggers UPS announced plans to cut 20,000 jobs, citing declining package volume (particularly Amazon-related) and continued push for automation. Many forum users speculate this is... — read more
What happened to 73 facilities closing by June 30th ?
Only a few so far.
20K Layoffs by 2028
UPS is currently undergoing a significant modernization effort that includes plans to close approximately 200 facilities across the United States by 2028 and eliminate up to 20,000 jobs by the end of 2025. These measures are part of a broader... — read more
A New Face at the Helm, Get Ready.
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ups-appoints-john-morikis-board-120000303.html
What is the core problem preventing UPS from reaching its top production goals?
Management is paid to reach numbers in order to receive money/stock options/perks. This causes short life junk parts purchases, fake bloated numbers and an all-around farce in order to meet the "UNATTAINABLE NUMBERS GOALS". People by nature might... — read more
Exec
The executives just got a pay raise. They should at least give a years salary, plus mip, of applicable and any vacation due the following year.
UPS will close Stockton hub as companywide closures and layoffs continue
A UPS hub in Stockton will close on May 29 as part of a company restructuring. UPS aims to reduce its workforce and close facilities amidst changing economic conditions and potential tariffs. The company says it is working to place affected... — read more
Severance info
I’d like to know if there have been any changes to severance since the last round of layoffs or compared to the official information. I’ve heard that severance is far from guaranteed, and it would be good to know ahead of time what we might have to... — read more
I’m worried that tariffs will make the layoffs even worse
How long until empty container ships push us into an even worse position than we're already in?
3 closings in Pennsylvania by June 30th apparently
near Harrisburg 1821 19th near Kensington 2006 River Road near Stroudsburg 2129 Rockdale Lane
Does anybody know what the plans are for Atlanta?
Is there any information regarding the coming layoffs?
UPS to lay off nearly 100 workers at Middleburg Heights facility
https://www.wkyc.com/video/news/local/3news-at-4/ups-to-lay-off-nearly-100-workers-at-middleburg-heights-facility/95-b9d81622-ec8d-4d21-8f99-1cc004d12eef
UPS New Healthcare trucks uniforms and buildings are all Blue NOT Brown. Are they separating to sell OLD Brown to Amz?
Makes no sense to have a color change to blue when it took over 100 years to build up brown as company logo. Unless planning to separate the 2 businesses and sell one of them. Amz is planting bunches of new facilities in even Rural areas and... — read more
UPS 'committed to supporting' employees during upcoming layoffs, facility closures
UPS announced this week that it plans to cut 20,000 jobs and close dozens of facilities by the end of June. The move is part of a plan to drastically reduce the amount of Amazon shipments the company handles. The company says it is "committed... — read more
Tariffs are bad for business and jobs.
Good businesses now cannot even predict future outlooks for the next day much less the next quarter. Business plan? Gone. Looks like shredded fermenting rot.
How to navigate layoffs--Never quit let them lay you off or fire you.
Popular business tricks with other companies are to close centers then ask you to transfer many miles away with no moving expenses paid. Trying to keep home #1 and home/apartment#2 paid become impossible. Most quit. Company wins. No unemployment... — read more
Last one in, first one out?
Is this how layoffs at UPS work? This is the first layoff I'm about to face and I'm just wondering if I should already start looking for something else since I've been here less than five months. This is incredibly scary because I really can't afford... — read more
Any information yet on building staff reductions or closures?
Does anyone know what buildings are affected by the 20K layoffs? Aren't we running lean already? This is clearly going to affect management/non-management/union jobs across the board.
UPS Announces 20,000 Job Cuts Amid Declining Amazon Sale and Shipments. (closing 73 facilities across the U.S.)
UPS Cuts 20,000 Jobs, Tied to Amazon’s Declining Sales Volume. United Parcel Service (UPS) is set to cut 20,000 operational jobs in 2025, marking a significant shift as the company adjusts to a dramatic reduction in shipments from Amazon, its largest... — read more
My heart goes out to everyone who will be affected by cuts
I wish all of us the best of luck. I’d love to write something uplifting, but I believe we have difficult times ahead. It’s not just UPS. Personally, I’m deeply concerned about the direction the economy and job market are heading. All I can hope is... — read more
UPS Plans 20,000 Job Cuts This Year in Pullback From Amazon
https://financialpost.com/pmn/business-pmn/ups-plans-20000-job-cuts-this-year-after-amazon-pullback
UPS lose parcel market share to big retailers, smaller couriers
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/fedex-ups-lose-parcel-market-200814784.html
Are there any layoffs besides the facility closures?
I hope not. I feel for the people affected by the closures, but I'm holding out hope that the rest of us, working in facilities not yet slated for closure, are relatively safe. My concern is the worsening economic conditions. After all, any job is... — read more
UPS Closing Holmen Facility
https://www.news8000.com/news/local-news/holmen/ups-closing-holmen-facility-42-to-be-laid-off/article_ac2119c6-d51c-40b9-892f-fe80986f6a1e.html
Former UPS CFO Brian Newman
Quit due to health, huh. He knew what was going down, jumped ship. Get out now while you can. https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/cvs-names-ups-executive-brian-newman-cfo-2025-04-08/
Shutting Down Two Kansas Facilities in 2025
https://www.ksnt.com/news/local-news/ups-shutting-down-two-kansas-facilities-in-2025/amp/
Is the date to close Huron, South Dakota center May 2025?
Smaller center that is between bigger towns. Sioux Falls to South and Aberdeen to North.
UPS to cut sorting shift in North Carolina as more closures loom
UPS is trimming operations at a Charlotte, North Carolina, facility, and more cuts may be coming for its U.S. network. Ninety-nine employees will be impacted by the closure of its day sortation shift at the building on West Pointe Drive, beginning... — read more
New Leadership More Changes, Brace Yourself
https://www.gurufocus.com/news/2724718/united-parcel-service-ups-expands-board-with-new-appointment
3 UPS Locations in Indiana Expected to Close
https://www.wishtv.com/news/local-news/3-ups-locations-in-indiana-expected-to-close/
Some workers received notice their W-2's had under reported Medicare and Soc. Sec. amounts
What another "Accounting Error" ? Letters say company will correct the error by Feb. 28th but if you already filed your taxes you will need to file an amendment. This could really bump up the revenue books if most employees got less taken out than... — read more
Which facilities/hubs are rumored to close in 2025 ?
The apparent number 200 keeps coming up but what zones?
UPS Layoffs and Automation Continue into 2025
UPS Layoffs and Automation Continue into 2025: https://theworker.news/2025/01/16/ups-layoffs-and-automation-continue-into-2025/
UPS Plans to Offload 50% of Amazon Business
Layoffs? https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/ups-amazon-volume-reduction-q4-2024-earnings/738749/
LL, former CCASO now at Chevron
What can Chevron expect with this new hire? Impressive resume but short tenure at UPS compared to other execs. Thoughts
UPS wraps up holiday peak season by announcing another building closure
https://fightbacknews.org/articles/ups-wraps-up-holiday-peak-season-by-announcing-another-building-closure
Health Care Is UPS’ $20 Billion Lifeline to Offset Shipping Slowdown
United Parcel Service Inc. has been quietly building a health-care empire. https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/company-news/2025/01/06/health-care-is-ups-20-billion-lifeline-to-offset-shipping-slowdown/
UPS to idle 150 jobs in Athens due to Dec. 3 fire
UPS officials say 150 employees at the facility in Athens, Tennessee, will be laid off effective Jan. 10 due to the Dec. 3 fire that caused significant damage to the building and at least 24... — read more
Dr-g Test All UPS Drivers
Honestly, all drivers should be tested once a month. Company would save millions on compensation. https://abcnews.go.com/amp/US/wireStory/ups-driver-crashed-drinking-beers-entitled-workers-compensation-116655771
How is this a good time to announce layoffs?
Please, someone explain this to me like I’m a three-year-old. This is our busiest season by far. We’re desperate for more people, and in the middle of all that, leadership decides to let more go? What’s the reasoning behind this decision? Can anyone... — read more