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Three Gallons of Water. Ten Hours of Heat. Zero Relief from UPS.
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 July 13, 2026 | HEALTH & SAFETY | I drink three gallons of water a day, never drink soda or alcohol, and I’ve never lit a cigarette. I meal prep on Sundays, wake up at 5 a.m. sharp, and go to the gym five times a week to keep my body functioning like a well-oiled machine. I stretch and prioritize sleep like it’s part of my job, because in many ways, it is. But I’m not an athlete. I deliver packages. The average American household receives approximately 167 packages per year, which translates to about three packages a week. The total number of packages shipped daily across the United States is 61.3 million. Twenty-one percent of the total package volume in the U.S. is delivered by UPS — and that’s where I come in. Continued at Just Cause Teamsters
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