WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation today issued the following statement from President and CEO Matthew Shay following the announcement that a tentative labor agreement has been reached between UPS and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters.
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The National Retail Federation passionately advocates for the people, brands, policies and ideas that help retail succeed. From its headquarters in Washington, D.C., NRF empowers the industry that powers the economy. Retail is the nation’s largest private-sector employer, contributing $3.9 trillion to annual GDP and supporting one in four U.S. jobs — 52 million working Americans. For over a century, NRF has been a voice for every retailer and every retail job, educating, inspiring and communicating the powerful impact retail has on local communities and global economies.
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