09:42:58 EDT Fri 29 Mar 2024
Enter Symbol
or Name
USA
CA



FedEx Freight Drivers in Louisville Reject Teamsters

2014-11-26 22:34 ET - News Release


Company Website: http://www.fedex.com/us/freight/
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- (Business Wire)

FedEx Freight, a subsidiary of FedEx Corporation (NYSE:FDX) announced that a union representation election was held today at its hub in Louisville, KY. The city and road drivers in Louisville voted against representation by the Teamsters union and in favor of continuing their direct relationship with the company.

“Our people are our most important asset,” said Pat Reed, FedEx Freight Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President. “We will continue to work closely with our team members to ensure that FedEx Freight remains a great place to work.”

The results in Louisville mark the third election in which FedEx Freight drivers have demonstrated their desire to remain union-free and come on the heels of the union withdrawing petitions in three other locations. FedEx Freight drivers in Delanco, NJ, and Newark, NJ, have also voted against union representation. In addition, the Teamsters withdrew their petitions on the eve of elections in Middletown, PA, South Newark, NJ, and Richmond, VA. The union would only withdraw its election petitions if it knew it would lose the vote in those locations.

“This pattern of union defeats and withdrawals supports our belief that the vast majority of our drivers do not want union interference,” said Reed. “We look forward to working with the team members at all service centers to maintain positive lines of communication and continue providing excellent service to our customers.”

About FedEx Freight

With corporate offices in Memphis, Tenn., the FedEx Freight Segment includes FedEx Freight, a leading U.S. provider of LTL freight services; FedEx Freight Canada, an LTL operating company serving most points in Canada; and FedEx Custom Critical, North America's largest time-specific, critical shipment carrier. FedEx Freight also serves Mexico, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. For more information, visit fedex.com.

About FedEx Corp.

FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) provides customers and businesses worldwide with a broad portfolio of transportation, e-commerce and business services. With annual revenues of $46 billion, the company offers integrated business applications through operating companies competing collectively and managed collaboratively, under the respected FedEx brand. Consistently ranked among the world's most admired and trusted employers, FedEx inspires its more than 300,000 team members to remain "absolutely, positively" focused on safety, the highest ethical and professional standards and the needs of their customers and communities. For more information, visit news.fedex.com.

Contacts:

FedEx Freight
Michele Ehrhart, 901-434-3122
Media Relations

Source: FedEx Freight

© 2024 Canjex Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved.