Delivery drivers cooling off.
Get Philly local news, weather forecasts, sports and entertainment stories to your inbox.“We have always remained open to solutions that keep our employees safe on hot days,” the company said. “The Teamsters raised A/C as a top priority for their members, and the new solutions we’ve agreed to will improve airflow, temperature and comfort for our employees.”
The tentative agreement would require in-cab air conditioning in most UPS delivery vehicles purchased after Jan. 1, 2024, according to the Teamsters’ statement. Two fans would be installed in all package cars, and all newer, non-electric package cars would get exhaust heat shields. Working conditions in hot weather has been a point of contention for drivers, union leaders and package delivery companies.
that over 100 UPS drivers have been hospitalized for heat illnesses in recent years, with some nearing kidney failure. NBC News also reports that temperature readings for the backs of trucks in Arizona and Florida have exceeded 150 degrees Fahrenheit.
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