ABF Agreement and Supplements Now Available
May 20, 2013: The tentative agreement with ABF will go out to a vote on or about June 3, according to an IBT press release.
Freight
Rebuilding Teamster Power in Freight
“Let’s use this crisis as an opportunity to fight for what we deserve. It’s time to stop belly aching and get organized. Call TDU and set up a meeting in your area. That’s what I plan to do.”
Frank Rogers, Yellow, Local 41, Kansas City
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Teamsters for a Democratic Union is bringing together Teamsters from across our union to work together to reverse the decline and rebuild Teamster Power in freight.
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Freight News
Hoffa's YRC Board Appointee paid $250,000 per month
May 16, 2013: YRCW board member Harry Wilson is getting paid $250,000 per month, since February 2013, and may get a lot more. Wilson was appointed to the YRCW Board by the Teamsters Union leadership.
Did ABF Leak the YRC Story to Scare Teamsters?
UPDATED May 11, 2013: Did ABF management deliberately leak the story of YRCW attempting to acquire ABF, in an attempt to scare Teamsters into approving concessions?
YRC confirms bid to buy Arkansas Best
DC Velocity
05/10/2013
Less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier YRC Worldwide Inc. said today it had made a preliminary proposal to acquire Arkansas Best Corp., a deal that ostensibly would include its unionized LTL division, ABF Freight System Inc.; its nonunion expedited transportation business; its truck brokerage operations; and other units.
YRC "committed" to acquiring ABF
YRC Worldwide
05/09/2013
YRC Worldwide Inc.
YRCW attempted to buy ABF
DC Velocity
05/09/2013
Less-than-truckload carrier YRC Worldwide, Inc. approached Arkansas Best Corp., the parent of ABF Freight System, Inc., in late March with an interest in buying the Arkansas Best LTL unit, but was subsequently rebuffed, Arkansas Best said tonight.
Senate Bill Would Extend Truck Size Limits to All Highways
The Journal of Commerce
05/08/2013
U.S. Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg, D-N.J., today reintroduced legislation designed to keep bigger, heavier trucks off all highways.
YRC Mechanics Settle Contract
May 6, 2013: There will be no strike or lockout by mechanics at YRC who are in the International Association of Machinists (IAM), but some of the mechanics are not jumping for joy.
ABF Agreement: Monday, May 20
UPDATED May 16, 2013: The "2-person" meeting for officers from all freight locals will be Monday, May 20, in Chicago. After that time information should be available -- and TDU will post the tentative contract.
YRC Worldwide stock hits 52-week high on strong earnings report
Kansas City Business Journal
05/06/2013
If YRC Worldwide Inc.’s stock price is any indicator, Wall Street is pleased with the company’s recent performance.
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