UPS Teamsters approved a new contract in November , 2007 with a five-year term covering 240,000 workers . The contract will increase wages annually and increase funds that provide pension , health and welfare benefits . " We … have negotiated an agreement that will greatly benefit our members at U.P.S. as well as Teamster members in other industries covered by pension and health and welfare funds . " Teamster freight members ratified agreed to a Memorandum of Understanding in February , 2008 . Covering 60,000 workers at YRC Worldwide , Yellow Transportation , Roadway and regional units at USF Holland and New Penn Motor Express . The Memorandum of Understanding included a 15 % Wage Concession , loss of a Vacation Week , and Reduced Pension Contributions . On February 20 , 2008 , Hoffa became the first major union leader to endorse Senator Barack Obama ( D-IL ) in his bid for President of the United States . Hoffa campaigned in major states for Obama throughout the primary and general election . He served as a superdelegate to the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver and a member of the Michigan Electoral College
2008 Democratic National Convention
2008 Democratic National Convention
James P. Hoffa