The Teamsters rebuked an offer from the United Parcel Service to buy out drivers affected by “the largest network reconfiguration in UPS history.” As part of a larger company restructuring amid rising automation and uncertain economic situations,

United Parcel Service plans to offer buyouts to drivers, in a move that's drawing opposition from the Teamsters union that represents them. Why it matters: UPS has been taking steps to cut costs as it seeks greater profitability,

"Our members cannot be bought off and we will not allow them to be sold out," Teamsters General President Sean M. O'Brien said in a statement. "The Teamsters are prepared to fight UPS on every front with every available resource to shut down this illegal buyout program."