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UPS Driver Explains How Much They’ll Really Make With the $170,000 Pay Increase

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A UPS driver on TikTok explains the new $170,000 pay increase that drivers will be eligible for following the ratification of a new union deal.

A UPS driver broke down how much they actually make from their $170,000 payment package.

The summer of 2023 saw a number of notable strikes start taking place throughout the country. The most famous of which that you’ve probably heard of are the simultaneous WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike, in which Hollywood writers and actors decided to halt production on several high-profile projects as a protest against CEOs for streaming residual pay and protections against AI infringements on intellectual property. Amid this, UPS just managed to avoid having to strike.

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Unions have been negotiating with the company over the summer and were able to avoid a strike.

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During the summer, the long-running unionized package delivery service worked together with teamsters over the course of several weeks to reach a new contract for over 340,000 union workers. The deal allowed all parties to narrowly avoid a strike that would have halted package shipments all over the country.

UPS drivers are now eligible to earn up to $170,000 a year, including perks.

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As folks on social media boasted that UPS drivers and workers stand to earn up to $170,000 a year, an actual UPS driver took to TikTok to explain the actual logistics behind the pay increase.

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A UPS driver explained the $170,000 pay increase for UPS workers.

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Skyler on TikTok (@skylerleestutzman) is a professional UPS driver who is active on the platform. In a stitch with another TikTok in which a user boasts about the UPS deal where workers can earn up to $170,000 a year, Skyler tries to clear the air about what the deal actually means for UPS workers. Spoiler alert: They’re not actually making that much.

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Under the old contract, UPS drivers were paid $41.51 an hour.

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“This is gonna take longer than a minute to explain, so let’s go about this the right way,” Skyler declares in his video as he logs in his break.

“Under our current contract, our wage is currently $41.51 an hour,” he explains.

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That’s jumping up to $44.26 an hour, or $92,000 a year.

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With the new deal, that pay is bumped up to $44.26 an hour. According to Skyler, that amounts to about $92,000 a year, which is still nothing to sneeze at. Of course, that doesn’t yet account for overtime or benefits.

The “$170,000 a year” that’s gotten people so excited also factors in benefits like medical insurance and hourly pay that goes toward pensions. As far as the pension is concerned, that pay can amount to another $25,000.

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The rest of the $170,000 figure comes from benefits, including medical care.

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He doesn’t share specifics on how medical benefits count toward the deal, but he does make the bold claim that “it would actually take about a $170,000 a year job to replace this one for me.”

He ends his informational TikTok by professing that while the media might be blowing the deal a little out of proportion, the new contract is still an enormous win for union workers.

“[The media is] really not that far off of how amazing it is to work for this company,” he says.

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Unsurprisingly, commenters were impressed by the new pay package.

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Folks in the comments were still wildly impressed with what UPS workers managed to achieve with these negotiations.

“I’m glad they are getting a livable wage,” one person commented. “Everyone that works 40 hours a week should have enough to live on and have some fun.”

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“People complaining about ups drivers making too much wouldnt dare work a day as one it’s hard work,” another user added.

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While another user explained why there could be so much debate around the situation: “Sounds like it’s overpaid but the truth is everything is underpaid so makes us feel off.”

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Another user asked: “Why would anyone be upset that a workforce is being treated properly? What is wrong with these people?”

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Another concluded: “If you’re making less in another field and upset, don’t bring these workers down, find out why your field isn’t willing to offer you a livable wage!”

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While one user joked: “If they don’t have A/C in their trucks…they deserve $270k/yr.”

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What do you think?

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Other companies and corporations would do well to value their unions the way UPS has, especially when it comes to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes. In response to fairer wages and job security for actors and writers, studio executives working against the ongoing Hollywood strikes have previously stated that they are willing to wait until union members start “losing their apartments and losing their houses” before striking a fair deal.

UPS managed to avoid such a catastrophe before a large-scale strike could affect the industry at large. Studio executives, take note. This is how the people providing your success should be treated.

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Beyoncé and Taylor Swift’s Friendship Timeline Explained

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Beyoncé and Taylor Swift are both true queens and have continued to support each other for years. Let’s take a look at their friendship timeline.

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The Gist:

  • Beyoncé and Taylor Swift’s friendship started at the infamous 2009 VMAs.
  • The two have supported each other publicly throughout the years.
  • Beyoncé and Taylor attended each other’s concert movie premiers in 2023.

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Beyoncé and Taylor Swift are the music industry. These two are truly at the top of their game, and only continue to outdo themselves. While the Swifties and Beehive ride or die for their respective queen, all Beyoncé and Taylor do is support each other and it has been that way since the very beginning.

The beginning was the infamous 2009 VMAs. If you don’t know what we’re talking about, don’t worry, we’ll get into it. But the point is, in a society that loves to pit women against each other, we love to see these two icons lift each other up.

Let’s take a look at Beyoncé and Taylor Swift’s friendship timeline.

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September 2009: The VMAs

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The 2009 VMAs were of course when Kanyé West interrupted Taylor Swift after she won an award for Best Video by a Female Artist only for Beyoncé to win Video of the Year. Beyoncé gifted her speech to Taylor stating, “I remember being 17 years old, up for my first MTV award with Destiny’s Child and it was one of the most exciting moments of my life, so I would like for Taylor to come out and have her moment.”

This was the first time that we fans saw Beyoncé and Taylor publicly interacting with each other.

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December 2014: Taylor’s birthday

Beyoncé and Jay Z both were spotted attending Taylor’s 25th birthday with other celebrities including Justin Timberlake, Selena Gomez, Karlie Kloss, Sam Smith, and Haim.

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February 2016: The Grammys

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Beyoncé and Taylor were spotted hugging backstage at The 58th Grammy Awards. Taylor took home the Album of the Year award for 1989… not Taylor’s Version.

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May 2016: The Met Gala

Beyoncé and Taylor were spotted taking pictures and hanging out at The Met Gala. This is also the same night that Taylor met Tom Hiddleston (listen to “Getaway Car” for reference).

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March 2021: The Grammys

Beyoncé and Taylor were both at The Grammy’s cheering each other on and social distancing of course. After Taylor’s Album of the Year win for Folklore, Beyoncé sent Taylor flowers and congratulated her on her win.

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February 2023: The Grammys

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October 2023: ‘The Eras Tour’ movie premiere

Taylor and Beyoncé both had huge tours going at the same time in 2023. Beyoncé supported Taylor at the premiere of The Eras Tour movie. Taylor took to Instagram to gush writing, “I’m so glad I’ll never know what my life would’ve been like without @beyonce’s influence… She’s been a guiding light throughout my career and the fact that she showed up tonight was like an actual fairytale.”

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November 2023: ‘Renaissance: A Film’ movie

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It was Taylor’s time to return the favor. People wondered if she would be at the Los Angeles premiere of Renaissance: A Film, but Taylor was still on tour in South America. She did show up at the London premiere though looking very bejeweled. It’s giving “Look What You Made Me Do” music video. IYKYK.

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Little Kids Left in a Car, Concerned Woman Calls the Police

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A woman was in a parking lot when she spotted little kids left in a car. She called the police and recorded the whole incident. Here’s what happened.

What would you do if you found two little kids sitting in a car by themselves? One woman on TikTok was so distraught that she called the police. Not all heroes wear capes.

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TikTok user @domioreo, who goes by Domi, recorded the whole incident and posted it on TikTok, imploring people not to leave their kids in cars.

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We break down the video below.

A woman calls the police after finding little kids left in a car.

The video takes place in a parking lot with Domi addressing us directly and the words on the screen read, “bro… PLEASE STOP LEAVING YOUR LITTLE CHILDREN IN THE F—— CAR UNATTENDED!!! IT IS DEAD ASFF.”

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The video opens with Domi passionately stating, “This is f—— ridiculous… There is a child left in the f—— car. I’m literally right next to the car right now. Left by herself in the f—— car seat.”

Domi explains that it is cold outside, probably only 45 degrees. Domi then notices that there’s another kid in the car as well. While we don’t see the children for privacy reasons, there’s a baby in a car seat as well as a toddler.

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Domi tells us that she called 9-1-1 because she isn’t worried about anyone’s kids being taken away. She explains that if the parents were worried about their kids being taken away, then they wouldn’t have left them in the car by themselves.

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The police show up and while we don’t see the interaction, we can hear Domi explain the situation to them. She turns the camera around so that we can see the police start to get the kids out of the car.

The video ends with Domi sitting in her car talking directly to the camera and saying that she doesn’t care if anyone calls her a “Karen,” and that she would never leave her kids in the car, “especially with sex trafficking going around.”

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Domi also tells us that the dad shows up. He had taken the oldest child, a 14-year-old, into the store with him. He didn’t even know that the toddler was in the car until the police were there. Talk about bad parenting!

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The caption for the video reads, “istg idgaf what y’all gotta say innem comments — DO NOT LEAVE UNDERAGED KIDS IN THE CAR ALONE‼️ if you’re under the age of 13, you shouldn’t be in a vehicle unattended. idc how quick your parents run into the store to grab some rice, STOP TS. people dgaf about what you doin’ when they’re breaking windows and kidnapping CHILDREN. STOP THAT S—.”

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While Domi was expecting people to call her out for being a Karen, the people in the comments actually support her. One person wrote, “You did the right thing and I’m really proud of you for it,” while another said, “You are NOT a Karen you did the right thing!!!”

We agree with Domi. A lot of people would have seen those kids and have been concerned, but wouldn’t have done anything. She did something, and many people are thankful for her swift action, especially those kids.

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Why Did the Eagles Change Their Logo? Fans Aren’t Happy

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The Philadelphia Eagles updated the wordmark on their logo and fans weren’t happy with it. Here’s a breakdown of the drama surrounding the change.

By D.M.

Nov. 30 2023, Published 11:03 p.m. ET

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The Gist:

  • The Philadelphia Eagles changed the font on their logo in 2022.
  • Fans weren’t pleased with the change.
  • The new logo has a more modern look, but fans prefer the classic font.

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Like all NFL teams, the Philadelphia Eagles logo is synonymous with their brand. Established in 1933, the Philadelphia Eagles, hailing from Pennsylvania, have made their mark in the league. The team has won three NFL championships and one Super Bowl trophy. With almost nine decades of football history, the Eagles command a massive and dedicated fan base.

In addition to being known for their boisterous fans, the Eagles logo is iconic. However, the team made some changes to their beloved wordmark. In June 2022, the Philly-based football organization announced that they were changing the font used for their classic logo.

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“The Philadelphia Eagles will be adopting and implementing a new, refreshed wordmark,” read a statement from the team, per Philly Voice. “Moving forward, it should replace the old Eagles wordmark in all forms of media and public-facing materials.” The statement explained that the Eagles head, that’s synonymous with the brand, will remain untouched.

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For fans of the champion football team, the change came as a shock. Following the announcement, Eagles enthusiasts took to social media to express their concern and question why the change was made in the first place.

The new Eagles logo has a more modern look.

In the previous logo, the word “Eagles” was arched, and featured sharp edges extending from the “E” and “S.” The new logo takes a different approach and has a sleeker design. The “Es” have an inward pointed arrow, but the other letters are untouched. Gone are the shadow and arch that gave the watermark a 3-D appearance. The animated eagle head remains on the team’s logo, although it is now placed above the text.

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The Philadelphia Eagles will begin to switch out their player’s jerseys in the 2024 football season, but fans aren’t happy with the change. “So ugly and basic and boring, I don’t want to wear this,” one person tweeted. While another added, “Man they must have done this with their eyes closed.”

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The Eagles have made brand changes in the past.

Fans of the Philadelphia Eagles aren’t always opposed to changes made to their beloved team. In March 2022, the team announced the return of their classic kelly green jerseys, which haven’t been worn since 2010. “I’m here to announce that beginning in the 2023 season, we’re going to have the kelly green, classic Eagles jersey and matching helmet and do it the right way,” Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie said, per NBC Sports Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Eagles wearing the kelly green uniform in a game against the Buffalo Bills on Nov. 26, 2023
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Jalen Hurts, Jason Kelce, and the other birds rocked the vintage gear for two games during the 2023 season, and fans couldn’t get enough of it. “Those should just be the regular set. So much better,” a fan tweeted. Meanwhile, others suggested that the Eagles, along with the Seattle Seahawks, should consider making their throwback jerseys the permanent alternative for home games.

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