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Talks between shipping giant UPS and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters union fell apart early Wednesday morning, increasing the likelihood of what would be one of the largest strikes in U.S. history.
Representatives from UPS and the Teamsters failed to reach a deal on a new contract for the roughly 340,000 union members who work for the company. Each side blamed the other for walking away after marathon Independence Day negotiations failed to yield an agreement despite signs of early progress.