UPS Buyouts, Trump European Tariffs, & Major Egg Recall
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Here’s what’s cracking today:
– UPS is offering buyouts to union drivers for the first time ever. The “Network of the Future” looks a lot like fewer boots on the ground.
– Trump’s latest tariff threat targets European food exports—so your chocolate, olive oil, and butter might need a passport and a lawyer.
– And 1.7 million egg cartons just got hit with a Class I FDA recall after a salmonella outbreak. Spoiler: it’s not just your breakfast getting scrambled.
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📦💥 UPS Just Offered Buyouts to Union Drivers—And the Teamsters Are Not Having It
For the first time ever, UPS is offering voluntary buyouts to unionized delivery drivers as part of its massive “Network of the Future” overhaul. The plan? Cut 20,000 frontline jobs, close 200 sortation centers, and lean hard into automation.
But there’s one tiny problem…
The Teamsters say it violates the 2023 contract, which requires UPS to create 30,000 new full-time jobs. Now the union’s fired up, calling the buyouts “illegal” and urging members to reject them.
Meanwhile, parcel volume is sliding thanks to tariffs and UPS walking away from a chunk of Amazon’s business. The company’s aiming for $1.2B in cost savings this year—but not without burning some bridges.
📍 Why logistics professionals should care:
This is about way more than one company. Automation, labor tension, network shrinkage—it’s all coming to a hub near you.
🔥 Hot Take:
UPS is rebranding layoffs as “future-proofing,” but it’s giving strong “break up by text” energy. If this is how the biggest unionized carrier handles labor promises, imagine what the non-union folks are planning behind closed doors.
🍫✈️ Chocolate, Cheese & Chaos: Tariff Tensions Are Back on the Table
This week, Trump threatened 17% tariffs on EU food exports—yes, that means your Belgian chocolate, Italian olive oil, and Irish butter could soon come with a side of customs headaches.
He’s also gearing up to hit over 60 countries with permanent tariffs ranging from 10% to 70% starting July 9. Meanwhile, the EU is prepping for a possible trade war with retaliatory strikes on U.S. exports like bourbon and Boeing jets.
📍 Why logistics people should care:
Tariffs don’t just rattle politicians—they reroute freight, delay clearances, and hammer margins. If you’re moving specialty food products or high-value exports, your supply chain might be about to get spicy (and not in a good way).
🔥 Hot Take:
Trade wars used to be about steel. Now? They’re about butter. If your supply chain can’t flex fast, you’re not just behind—you’re toast.
🥚🚨 Eggs, Recalls & Supply Chain Mayhem
1.7 million cartons of eggs have been slapped with a Class I FDA recall—aka the highest danger level—after a salmonella outbreak sickened 79 people across 7 states. The culprit? Contamination traced back to a California-based processing facility tied to popular brands like Raley’s, Simple Truth, and Sun Harvest.
The eggs were sold between Feb 29–May 17 in states like California, Arizona, and Nevada. And yes—some may still be chilling in fridges across the country.
📦 Why logistics professionals should care:
This isn’t just a grocery story—it’s a supply chain disaster. Reverse logistics, cold chain disruptions, and retailer backlash are just the beginning. If you’re moving perishables, this is your wake-up call: traceability and timing aren’t nice-to-haves—they’re lifelines.
🔥 Hot Take:
One tainted facility just scrambled freight across nine states. If your food logistics ops can’t track temp, time, and source like a hawk, you’re one cracked shell away from a PR and profit mess.
The Workday Dash is an aggregation of articles regarding the transportation logistics, trucking, and supply chain industries for July 16, 2025, from iLevel Logistics Inc.