Teamsters

Two driver/warehouse worker strikes against Sysco are either over or likely to end soon.

A Yellow Corp. plan would consolidate two of its regional LTL networks with its YRC Freight national operation.

Workers, including truck drivers, have walked off the job at two Sysco facilities in the Northeast.

The injunction that has kept California’s AB5 independent contractor law at bay since the end of 2019 has been formally lifted.

La revocación del tribunal de apelación de la medida cautelar anterior ya está en vigor tras la decisión del Tribunal Supremo de no revisarla

La empresa que compró la unidad a XPO quiere que se anule la decisión anterior sobre la clasificación de los empleados

A vote to be represented by the Teamsters at an STG facility in California has taken place but the ballots have been impounded.

A regional NLRB decision says an STG unit in California that had been owned by XPO treated workers like employees, and it has ordered a unionization vote for them.

Teamster carhaul drivers to strike on Wednesday if a deal isn’t reached by midnight.

Less-than-truckload carrier Yellow Corp. has begun the next phase of its multiyear transformation. A recent proposal seeks to consolidate and close terminals in the West.

La solicitud tiene como objetivo cerrar y consolidar las terminales, establecer centros de rendimiento de velocidad

Canadian Pacific Railway and the Teamsters union agreed to settle a labor dispute through binding arbitration, averting a supply chain crisis.

The shutdown of Canadian Pacific’s rail network is putting additional strain on the supply chain as shipments grind to a halt with backups looming at ports.

An NLRB judge appears mostly critical of the trucking company’s behavior but ruled in its favor on the key legal question.

TForce Freight has rolled back the speed reductions for some trucks based in Houston after drivers complained about running out of hours.

A manager’s comments regarding possible closure of the facility if the Teamsters won is cited by an NLRB administrator as a reason for a new vote.

The union that failed to organize workers at Amazon’s Bessemer, Alabama, warehouse will get a second bite at the apple, it said.

The union must now negotiate a contract with XPO, a process that can take a long time.

A decisive lead in the east and victories in the central and southern regions set the table for a landslide victory.

TFI International plans to shut down four terminals at the former UPS Freight operation and the CEO signals more to come as the company targets costs.

TFI International fails to replicate early herculean improvement at ex-UPS Freight as operating ratio weakens slightly in record third-quarter financial results.

The two contracts the Teamsters signed with XPO are the highlights of the union’s last few months.

The Teamsters backed the actions and praised the “brave” drivers; the court suggested XPO might have had a strong case.

The Teamsters allege that TFI’s TForce Freight broke federal law when it reduced the speed limit of its trucks from 68 to 65 mph.

Atlas Air pilots are peeved that an outside arbitrator jammed a new labor contract down their throat. Union says many are threatening to leave.

UPS is buying Roadie, a same-day delivery firm, as it seeks to expand its package delivery options to customers.

Is this the start of more union representation at XPO or just a head fake?

Pay is rising under the two-year deal but union officials stress the formalization of procedures as the big win.

The union’s declaration establishes the `Amazon Project,’ with the long-term goal of creating a division to organize company workers.

The company’s investor day focuses on modest projections for domestic package-delivery margins through 2023.

The company says it will continue to work with shareholders as it evaluates future compensation plans.

Shaw’s says it anticipates a return to work this week, but the union is silent on that issue.

Canadian trucking and logistics firm TFI International has completed its $800 million acquisition of UPS Freight, becoming one of the top less-than-truckload providers in North America.

Universal Logistics Holdings reported $415.2 million in operating revenue during the first quarter.

The Teamsters called it a strike even though no employed workers were believed to be on the picket line.

It’s the third vote in just a few months to push the union out. But contracts at all 3 locations had not ever been finalized.

The vote to decertify the union in New Jersey was 16-2 and comes soon after a similar rejection of an in-place union in Southern California.

TFI International CEO Alain Bedard praised the partnership of UPS and the Teamsters and signaled his company’s willingness to work with unions ahead of the UPS Freight acquisition. But will it work?

A deal has been reached to end a strike by workers at the Hunts Point market in New York, with a vote by rank-and-file Teamsters to take place Saturday.

A pay dispute leads to about 1,400 warehouse workers and truck drivers in Teamsters Local 202 walking the picket line.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, the Teamsters have asked a judge to delay oral arguments in a lawsuit challenging California’s meal and rest break rules. Plus, Alibaba is expanding its third-party logistics footprint and it has repercussions for Amazon, and Daimler Trucks launches a new division dedicated to connectivity.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, OOIDA will back FMCSA in a lawsuit defending hours-of-service changes. Plus, regional carriers could see a strong holiday season and equipment orders are up and that could complicate 2020 rate forecasting.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, FMCSA denies an HOS exemption for drivers with animals, YRC is boosting pay for some new drivers, OOIDA criticizes cost estimates for broker transparency and the conviction of the former Pilot Flying J president is overturned.

Teamsters and YRC Worldwide agree to implement $7,500 hiring bonuses to new drivers. YRC will select the regions for the new bonus pay but the local unions have the autonomy to decline them.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, several safety groups have sued FMCSA to stop upcoming changes to HOS rules. Plus, Convoy seeks to eliminate the request for proposal process, FreightWaves announces enhancements to SONAR and a Stanford dropout reimagines loading docks.

A look at the latest campaign spending reports shows that those in the transportation industries are heavily supporting Democratic candidates, but Trump holds a big edge among companies and PACs.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, concerns are raised about Mexican truck operations, drone delivery technology advances and Anheuser-Busch is making a switch to natural gas.

The payments have two weeks down, with company in arrears on payments

Darren Prokop writes about California’s AB 5 and its impact in California – and nationwide.

Trucking companies advised to assess how new standard applies to workforce contracts.

Pilots hold many of the cards when it comes to cargo capacity in China. If they decline flight assignments to avoid catching the coronavirus, lots of merchandise and supplies won’t get delivered on time.

Legal battle in California is pulling trucking in different directions

CNl estimates eight-day disruption will trim C$0.15 per share from profits as CEO assures that recovery plan is “delivering results.”

More substantive talks could ensue in the four-year-old labor saga between Atlas Air and its pilots’ union after a federal appeals court ruled the union must abide by arbitration procedures.

Labor advocates say the California law will redress exploitative working conditions at the San Pedro ports.

Ferrero USA, best known for being the maker of Nutella and Tic Tac, will deploy FourKites’ predictive supply chain technology for greater insight into its freight movements. Also, Canadian National workers strike and a Montana truck driver’s employer gives him a gift of a lifetime.

Federal minister urges Canadian National and Teamsters to reach agreement as walkout by 3,200 conductors, transpersons and yard workers continues.

The Teamsters Canada Rail Conference could go on strike as early as Nov. 19 should talks deteriorate with Canadian National.

Union pilots at Atlas Air authorized to form own local

The halt in vehicle production at General Motors [NYSE: GM] plants on Sept. 16 over a labor dispute is expected to have ripple effects throughout the automakers’ supply chain, but […]

Various predictions of doom are sprinkled through a document

Union drivers, warehousemen employed by Starbucks distributor reject ultra-short contract

Safety, labor advocates register early opposition to rule changes.

If YRC Worldwide, Inc.’s (NASDAQ:YRCW) second-quarter results could talk, they would tell investors and shippers to give them the benefit of the doubt. But after a disappointing quarter, an equity […]

Three-judge panel says lower court acted properly to block union pilots from slowing down Atlas Air’s operations during contract talks

YRC’s CEO hints at more changes to come after it announces closing of its New Penn HQ

YRC Worldwide (NASDAQ: YRCW) posted a $31.7 million consolidated operating loss on first-quarter revenue of $1.182 billion, which declined slightly from first-quarter 2018 revenues of $1.215 billion. In first quarter […]

The two leading shareholder advisory firms have said they will support an International Brotherhood of Teamsters proposal to separate the chairman and CEO positions at XPO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE:XPO) and […]

Rank-and-file approve by 60-40 margin.

Last local ratifies rider, paving way for contract implementation.

As workers decide their fate, management works to wean itself off high-volume business.

Shippers poised to pull business if pact gets thumbs down, Soehl says.

The labor rubber is about to hit the road.

Existing pact extended two months to allow for rank-and-file ratification vote.

Implementation is delayed until all locals ratify supplements and riders.

Facilities to be shuttered now benefiting from increased business, perhaps NEMF diversion.

Decision triggered by changes in Verizon Wireless product distribution.

California and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters have filed petitions with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit challenging the preemption of the state’s meal and rest break rules for interstate truck drivers.

YRC unit wants to cut terminals, replace Central Freight with YRC Freight on interline pact.

The Teamsters Union is relying on the new Congress to help stave off insolvency of its Central States Pension Fund.

Trucking companies could be exposed to increased liability while a challenge to FMCSA’s hours-of-service preemption in California is pending.

Economic issues not yet on the table.

Review that began in May expanded to examine allegations at Memphis DC

Company faces backlash over allegations of poor treatment of workers in Memphis.

YRC, Teamsters say pilots mean more earnings for drivers.

UPS advised shippers to take LTL business elsewhere. They did.

Rank-and-file at UPS Freight unit overwhelmingly ratify 5-year pact.

Shipper executive takes UPS, Teamsters to task.

UPS will clean out LTL pipeline before Teamster contract votes are counted.

Drivers at XPO Logistics, Inc.’s (NYSE:XPO) facility in Cinnaminson, N.J., an eastern suburb of Philadelphia, have agreed to join Teamsters union Local 107, the Teamsters said.

The Teamsters union has said that proposed changes to a tentative contract from UPS Freight, UPS Inc.’s (NYSE:UPS) less-than-truckload unit, fails to address the grievances raised by the rank-and-file, and that the union’s negotiating committee will call a nationwide strike sometime after Nov. 12 if workers reject the company’s offer.

The UPS Freight 30-day period is coming to an end and rank-and-file angry with the ratification decision in the face of a “no” vote are not sitting quietly.

The plant at the heart of the story was acquired by XPO a few years ago. The company reportedly was stunned by the allegations in the article.

The master agreement was ratified with less than 50% of the vote. Now it appears some of the local deals were as well.

The rank-and-file rejected the agreement, but the union says it didn’t meet a minimum level to not accept a deal. UPS appears baffled by all of this.

A big reaction to a local battle over parking, a market index looks strong, a unionization vote in the last mile.

A group of 90 Safeway.com drivers became the first grocery delivery drivers in the nation to ratify a union contract this week. The final vote came after almost a year of negotiations and a strike authorization vote.

ArcBest Corporation (NASDAQ: ARCB) recently finalized a new 5-year contract with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. The new contract brought “major gains” for members, including vacation restoration, wage increases and health benefit preservation.

The Freight division of UPS is far smaller than its package division, but it also has reached agreement on a new five-year pact.