According to multiple reports from operations management insiders, the UPS Swan Island hub is slated to close for "automation renovations" in 2025. Security personnel have shared that some managers have already notified them they will no longer be needed after March, strongly indicating layoffs are imminent. While the company has yet to make an official announcement, these developments raise significant concerns about the future of hundreds of local jobs.

Here’s the critical update: as of today, no permits have been issued by the City of Portland for these renovations.This means there is still time to voice our concerns and advocate for a fair transition plan that prioritizes workers and the local community.

We urge UPS employees, community members, and local officials to come together and take action:

• Demand Transparency: Call on UPS to provide clear details about their plans and a timeline for changes.
• Engage City Officials: Encourage the city to scrutinize any future permit applications and consider the broader impact on the Portland economy and workforce.
• Strengthen Public Awareness: Share this update widely and build momentum to hold decision-makers accountable.

While we are not opposed to all automation, we must make a stand here. The rapid implementation of automation, without proper worker protections, reflects a system where corporations and governments have failed to provide safety nets for those displaced by technology. A pause is necessary—not to stop progress, but to ensure that this transformation works for working people, including UPS Teamsters and others who rely on these jobs to support themselves and their families. Together, we can push for a fairer, people-first approach to this transition.

Let’s act now to protect ourselves, our families and our community.

Independent Teamsters Organizing Committee, Campaign to Save UPS Swan Island Jobs