YRC Wants to Modify Labor Agreements

June 25, 2009: YRC Worldwide Inc., again seeking cost cuts, will start talks Monday to modify the labor agreement with its biggest union.

The Overland Park-based trucking company (Nasdaq: YRCW) said late Wednesday that discussions with the International Brotherhood of Teamsters will look at ways to lower YRC’s cost structure and maintain operating capital.

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