UPS Layoffs 2025: The Logistics Giant Eliminated 48,000 Jobs in a Year
According to the AP News, the parcel-delivery company disclosed in a regulatory filing that about 34,000 of the cuts involve operational positions, while approximately 14,000 are management roles.
In tandem, UPS reported it has closed 93 owned and leased buildings during the first nine months of the year.
UPS said it expects cost savings of around $2.2 billion as of September, with total savings for the year projected at roughly $3.5 billion.
In the offical press release, UPs reported third-quarter revenue of $21.42 billion, beating analyst estimates of $20.84 billion, even though the figure reflects a year-over-year decline.
The shift forms part of a network transformation that UPS described earlier this year as “the largest network reconfiguration in our history.”
According to the Reuters, the restructuring ties closely to UPS’s plan to reduce its package volume from Amazon by more than 50 percent by late 2026, a move announced in January.
UPS Chief Executive Officer Carol Tomé and CFO Brian Dykes described the job reductions and facility closures as necessary to align capacity with lower volumes and to strengthen margins.
The scale of the cuts surpasses the initial projection of 20,000 jobs and 73 facility closures outlined by UPS in April.
Here we have a detailed table to understand UPS Layoffs in 2024/2025 easily:
| Category of Layoffs | Approximate Number | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Total Jobs Reduced | 48,000 | Since late 2024/early 2025 (as of Q3 2025 earnings). |
| Operational Roles | 34,000 | Includes drivers and warehouse workers, with some reductions via a voluntary buyout program. |
| Management Roles | 14,000 | Primarily white-collar job cuts as part of a restructuring for efficiency. |
| Primary Driver | Strategic Shift | Reducing its delivery volume for Amazon by more than 50% by the second half of 2026 to focus on higher-margin business. |
| Other Actions | 93 Buildings Closed | UPS also closed daily operations at 93 leased and owned buildings during the first nine months of 2025. |
The move occurs against a backdrop of broader economic headwinds, including global trade strain and softening parcel volumes.
Union officials representing UPS workers have signaled resistance to the scale and speed of the changes, citing concerns over contract obligations and workforce impacts.
