FedEx Freight Drivers in Louisville Reject Teamsters
November 26 2014 - 10:34PM
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.
FedEx FreightMichele Ehrhart, 901-434-3122Media Relations
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