FedxMx Blitz At LAX ...

After yesterday meeting at L.A.X, it was great to see that FedEx freight, FedEx ground are not the only organizing drive. Meeting with some of the FedEx Express mechanics from Memphis Tennessee was a great feeling, also seeing employees from Boston Massachusetts, New York, and Florida.
One thing I have to say that it is coming! Seeing the mother company joining the Teamsters is seeing a secured future, and it would not be a surprise if Memphis voted the Teamsters first.

National Misclassification Case Gets Class Certification - October 16, 2007

Well, that didn't take long. On Friday, Judge Miller denied the temporary restraining order requesting he prevent FedEx from firing all single-vehicle drivers in California. So perhaps FedEx lawyers thought they had snapped their losing streak.

They were wrong. On Monday, the same Judge Miller decided the multi-district litigation case can go forward as a class action lawsuit for both the state wage and federal Employee Retirement Income Security Act claims. The whole order is online here - the juicy stuff starts on page 22 following the order including the company's expert report.

READ MORE AT: FEDEX WATCH

JOE NUNO said..

I say lets build concentration camps at FedEx Corporation, and our old glory that hangs on the pole on our yards, which represents FREEDOM!!! For 231 years.
Lets hang swastika flags which represent control, communist, telling workers that they can not speak Spanish or any other language on radios is absurd, why do they ask not to speak any other language, because they have guilt conscience or because they think that Hispanic are organizing in codes? In addition, freezing accrued pensions that were earned; and without our approval, that is more communist control by the corporation.
Changing or deducting money from your accrued v-peps without consulting our approvals, that is a thought control by the company.
Now being a member of the Teamsters and having a joint council, the corporation wouldn’t be able to change anything without the Teamsters and members approval, or having a VOTE!!!!

Benefits Go Up, Your Wages Go Down ...

Cliff Armstrong Says,

FedEx is at it again. I guess their 2.02 Billion dollar proffit last year wasn't enough. Now they want to cut your wages by charging you more for your benifits, co-pays and prescriptions without giving any raises on Jan. 1, 2008. It's just more corporate greed to make more money off their employees. Wake up everyone, it's time to organize! Your yearly raises won't come until June 1, 2008, and that's supposed to be for cost of living, not for paying more for benifits so FedEx can increase their proffits.

Teamsters, FEDXMX Announce OAK, LAX Meetings

Dear Rudy Hernandez,

All OAK FedEx Express Maintenance Job Families

You're invited to a Teamster OPEN HOUSE at Local Union 70 on October 15

This open house will provide you with the opportunity to meet with Teamster representatives and Teamster airline mechanics. Information on the Western Conference Pension Plan will also be provided. We are planning an informative day and look forward to having you join us!

WHEN:

Monday, October 15th
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM & 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

WHERE:
Teamsters Local 70 Union Hall at 70 Hegenberger Rd Oakland, CA 94621

DIRECTIONS: Upon leaving the airport you will come to Doolittle Drive. Turn left on Doolittle Drive and turn right on Hegenberger Road.

All LAX FedEx Express Maintenance Job Families

You're Invited to a Teamster OPEN HOUSE on October 27

Another opportunity to meet the Teamster representatives and Teamster airline mechanics. ALPA/FedEx Pilots Chairman David Webb is expected too.

WHEN:

Saturday, October 27th

All day

WHERE:

Embassy Suites Hotel at LAX

If you are interested in representing your station at either the OAK or LAX meetings, send your request to kozmic27 AT yahoo DOT com; please provide your name, job family and station in the email message.

UNITED WE BARGAIN, DIVIDED WE BEG

FedEx Aircraft Mechanics Organizing Committee

Please give us the definition of diversity.

The Independent Time states “Celebrate Diversity Week” is a week to “explore the history, cultural celebrations and significant life events of those around us”. However, earlier today, the Dock Operation Manager announced over handset radios to the AM hostlers that the use of the Spanish language would not be tolerated. Such a disrespectful statement contradicts the supposed intent of “Celebrate Diversity Week” at FedEx Freight in Fontana. When all is said and done, what is FedEx’s true definition of diversity?

mi amigo

mon ami

mein freund

mijn vriend

meu amigo

мой друг

my friend?