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UPS might be avoiding a nationwide strike.

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Yesterday, UPS said it reached a tentative deal with the Teamsters, a union repping more than 340,000 UPS workers. Contract negotiations began in April, but stalled earlier this month over disagreements on pay for part-time workers (who make up a majority of the UPS workforce). The five-year contract increases pay by $2.75 for full- and part-time workers. It also includes a $21 per hour minimum wage for new part-time hires, some federal holidays off, and no forced overtime. It’s the largest private-sector contract in North America. Now, the two sides are one step closer to avoiding the Aug 1 deadline — and you'll still be able to get your UPS packages.

What’s next?

The union is on track to vote on the tentative agreement by the end of next week. If employees vote no, then negotiations would have to start back up — with the possibility of a walkout happening at the end of August. If that happens, at least 25% of packages across the country could be delayed by days or weeks. Not only that, but the work stoppage could cost the US more than $7 billion dollars. Meanwhile, Teamsters said UPS put $30 billion in new money on the table during this latest round of negotiations. They also said UPS can afford to pay its workers fairly after making $100 billion in revenue in 2022. UPS CEO Carol Tomé called the agreement a “win-win-win.”

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A UPS strike could destabilize the economy. These latest negotiations come as America's workers — from nurses to writers and actors — are demanding a livable wage.

What’s got some explaining to do…

Harvard. Earlier this week, the Education Dept opened a civil rights investigation into the university’s undergraduate admissions process. The inquiry comes after three civil rights groups filed a complaint with the Biden admin. They alleged that Harvard’s legacy and donor-based admissions practice violated federal law by systematically discriminating against Black, Latino, and Asian applicants. The groups submitted their complaint after the Supreme Court struck down affirmative action. Harvard said it's already been reviewing its admissions process to ensure it complies with the high court’s ruling. Now, the department will examine whether the university violated federal law.

What’s getting put on pause…

The Biden admin’s immigration policy. Yesterday, a federal judge blocked the admin's new asylum rule. Since May, the US has disqualified most migrants from applying for asylum if they didn’t seek protection in the countries they passed through first. The measure has helped border crossings fall to less than 100,000 last month — the lowest since President Biden took office. Immigrant advocacy groups sued, saying it shouldn't matter how someone got to the US before applying for asylum. The judge said the rule was “both substantively and procedurally invalid” because it set up conditions not intended by Congress. The rule will remain in place for another two weeks, giving the admin time to appeal.

Who’s facing justice…

A disgraced gynecologist. Yesterday, convicted sex offender Robert Hadden was sentenced to 20 years in prison for sexual abuse. At least 245 women accused the former doctor of sexually abusing them over the span of two decades. The judge also gave Hadden a $10,000 fine and ordered a supervised release after he serves his sentence.

Who’s being honored…

Emmett Till. Yesterday, President Biden signed a proclamation designating a national monument on what would’ve been Till’s 82nd birthday. The national monuments will be in Illinois and Mississippi and will also honor his mother Mamie Till-Mobley.

Who people are wishing a speedy recovery to…

Bronny James and Tori Kelly.

Who's apparently in a real stitch-uation...

The husband of Something Navy’s founder.

Who’s ending their Motomami era…

Rosalía and Rauw Alejandro.

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