The Teamsters Union applies for certification to represent FedEx workers in Barrie, Ontario.
The Teamsters Union today applied for certification to represent the workers based at FedEx’s terminal in Barrie, Ontario.
The application was filed on behalf of the workers based at FedEx Express’ terminal in Barrie, Ontario.
These workers decided to join the Teamsters Union during the large-scale campaign launched in 2009 to organize FedEx workers.
“It seems that the decision made by FedEx’s administrative workers in Mississauga inspired others,” points out Robert Bouvier, president of Teamsters Canada. “The workers in Barrie have indicated that they wish to benefit from fair treatment from their employer.”
Dozens of organizers are taking part in this large-scale campaign. The Teamster Union will regularly update its FedEx campaign websites.
The Teamsters Union represents 125,000 members in Canada in all trades. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, with which Teamsters Canada is affiliated, has 1.4 million members in North America.
Information:
Stéphane Lacroix, Director of Communications, Teamsters Canada
514-609-5101
In Solidarity,
Stéphane Lacroix
Director / Directeur
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Why Even Bother With PT's ?
The FedEx Watch Dogs have heard that a local driver had to run to Sacramento today which is not to unusual only that he is hauling a "PT trailer" not a FedEx trailer? How can this company run another companies equipment without knowing if its road ready?
Will FedEx cover this driver for any "fix it problems" or will it most likely be the drivers responsibility and go against his CDL because of the new CSA 2010 laws?
Here we have a system that doesn't save any money in our minds. First you are paying a 3rd party carrier who cannot cover shipments. Now we are using a 3rd party trailer at a cost of $500-$800 a day plus driver wages and hotel? We thought that was the whole ideal of this "spoke and hub" BS? To lower cost on lay overs?
When our sales force goes out and sales this FedEx product to potential customers, do they explain to them that we use PT carriers to get their freight from point A, point B and charge high prices to use the "FedEx" brand? And undermining the employees of FedEx? By cutting runs for line and cutting full time dock workers to part time. Who lose their medical benefits and cut their income?
Will FedEx cover this driver for any "fix it problems" or will it most likely be the drivers responsibility and go against his CDL because of the new CSA 2010 laws?
Here we have a system that doesn't save any money in our minds. First you are paying a 3rd party carrier who cannot cover shipments. Now we are using a 3rd party trailer at a cost of $500-$800 a day plus driver wages and hotel? We thought that was the whole ideal of this "spoke and hub" BS? To lower cost on lay overs?
When our sales force goes out and sales this FedEx product to potential customers, do they explain to them that we use PT carriers to get their freight from point A, point B and charge high prices to use the "FedEx" brand? And undermining the employees of FedEx? By cutting runs for line and cutting full time dock workers to part time. Who lose their medical benefits and cut their income?
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Organizing Meeting At Local 952
Organizing Meeting At Local 952
DATE: SUNDAY, March 14,2010
TIME: 8:30-11:00 A.M.
PLACE: TEAMSTERS LOCAL 952
140 S. MARKS WAY, ORANGE
THE TIME TO ORGANIZE IS NOW!
Bring a co-worker to their first meeting or a spouse and
even an LTL,Express or Ground employee!
If Canada FedEx can organize, so can we!
DATE: SUNDAY, March 14,2010
TIME: 8:30-11:00 A.M.
PLACE: TEAMSTERS LOCAL 952
140 S. MARKS WAY, ORANGE
THE TIME TO ORGANIZE IS NOW!
Bring a co-worker to their first meeting or a spouse and
even an LTL,Express or Ground employee!
If Canada FedEx can organize, so can we!
Teamsters Canada files to represent FedEx Ground employees
Teamsters Canada, an affiliate of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, has filed an application with the Canada Industrial Relations Board to represent 45 administrative workers for FedEx Ground in Mississauga, Ontario.
The board is expected to render its decision within the next few weeks.
“I would like to congratulate these men and women who had the courage to stand up to their employer, well known for his anti-unionism,” James P. Hoffa, general president for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, said in a statement. “Signing a card is the first step to improving their work conditions.”
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.4 million workers in North America, including 125,000 in Canada.
Memphis Business Journal - by Andy Ashby
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
The Teamsters issued a press release announcing the application filing and stated that “For the first time in the history of organized labor in Canada, FedEx workers have decided to join a union, and they have chosen the Teamsters.”
FedEx issued this statement in response:
"Contrary to the inaccurate claims of the Teamsters' press release, this application does not mean that the union represents any FedEx Ground employee or has majority support at this time,” FedEx Ground spokesman Perry Colosimo said. “The company will request a hearing to challenge this application, which resulted from a card signing organizing effort. Until this challenge is resolved, FedEx Ground is under no obligation to bargain with the Teamsters."
FedEx Ground is a division of Memphis-based shipping giant FedEx Corp.
The board is expected to render its decision within the next few weeks.
“I would like to congratulate these men and women who had the courage to stand up to their employer, well known for his anti-unionism,” James P. Hoffa, general president for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, said in a statement. “Signing a card is the first step to improving their work conditions.”
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.4 million workers in North America, including 125,000 in Canada.
Memphis Business Journal - by Andy Ashby
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
The Teamsters issued a press release announcing the application filing and stated that “For the first time in the history of organized labor in Canada, FedEx workers have decided to join a union, and they have chosen the Teamsters.”
FedEx issued this statement in response:
"Contrary to the inaccurate claims of the Teamsters' press release, this application does not mean that the union represents any FedEx Ground employee or has majority support at this time,” FedEx Ground spokesman Perry Colosimo said. “The company will request a hearing to challenge this application, which resulted from a card signing organizing effort. Until this challenge is resolved, FedEx Ground is under no obligation to bargain with the Teamsters."
FedEx Ground is a division of Memphis-based shipping giant FedEx Corp.
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