The company said the new training measures are in place to ensure that customers will still receive their packages in the event of a strike.
announced this week that it will train nonunion employees to pick up the slack.
Last week, the Teamsters and UPS released dueling statements, each blaming the other for the breakdown in contract negotiations. The two have until July 31 to avoid a massive strike. Earlier this month, 97% of Teamsters UPS drivers voted in favor of a strike authorization if a deal is not reached by the end of the month.
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