The cost has always been passed onto the consumer./-----/ I did, and no one said that. The OP said, "Exactly like we said... UPS passing on the wage/benefits increases to all of us." No one said workers don't deserve or need wage hikes, especially in Bidennomic Hard Times. The OP just points out that the cost will be passed on to consumers in the form of higher prices.
BTW, the same thing will happen to the price of American-made cars with the latest UAW contract. This will knock some consumers out of the new car market due to higher prices and Bidenomic high car loan interest rates. It will lead to layoffs in the UAW ranks.
What should have happened in this situation then? What was the ideal situation and outcome here. Describe it.