Teamsters
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Driver issues
Small group of workers vote to decertify Teamsters in California
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.
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Driver issues
XPO-run logistics facility latest to bounce Teamsters
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.
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Online Haul of Fame
FreightWaves Haul of Fame: Preston 151 Line grew and grew and grew…
Preston Trucking Co. (The 151 Line) was a successful (primarily) LTL trucking company for more than 60 years. Read about its history in this FreightWaves…
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News
Did TFI CEO extend olive branch to Teamsters before UPS Freight deal?
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…
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Layoffs and Bankruptcies
Update: union approves deal to end walkout at key New York-area produce market
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…
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Driver issues
Teamsters workers at huge New York produce market on strike
A pay dispute leads to about 1,400 warehouse workers and truck drivers in Teamsters Local 202 walking the picket line.
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Trucking
The Daily Dash: Teamsters push for delay in California meal and rest break lawsuit
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…
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Trucking
The Daily Dash: OOIDA backs HOS changes; peak season opportunity for regional carriers
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…
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Trucking
The Daily Dash: HOS exemption denied; YRC boosting pay; OOIDA criticizes cost estimates for broker transparency
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…
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News
Some new drivers will see $7,500 bonuses at YRC Freight, New Penn and Holland
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…
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