The Teamsters National Negotiating Committee announced that it reached a tentative agreement with logistics giant DHL that looks to prevent a strike that would involve thousands of workers nationwide.
According to the Teamsters, the four-year deal features a 20% wage increase and higher health and welfare contributions. It also implements safeguards against AI-driven routing systems and prohibits the use of autonomous vehicles.
With the previous agreement set to expire on March 31, Teamsters at DHL had voted by a 96% margin to authorize a strike. Members will vote on the new agreement in the coming weeks.
"This contract is the result of rank-and-file power and a clear reminder to DHL that we are always ready to strike, if necessary," Director of the Teamsters Express Division Bill Hamilton said. "The agreement protects jobs, raises standards and puts DHL Teamsters in a stronger position for the future."
