Jumat, 10 Juni 2011

TEAMSTERS FILE GRIEVANCE TO HALT YRCW OUTSOURCING OF CLERICAL WORK

The Teamsters Union has filed a grievance to put a halt to YRC Worldwide, Inc.’s outsourcing of clerical work that should be done by Teamster members.The grievance was filed on Tuesday, June 7. In addition, Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa sent a letter protesting YRCW’s actions to the company’s chief operating officer, Michael J. Smid.It is the Teamsters’ contention that YRCW has outsourced

Kamis, 02 Juni 2011

YRC Worldwide resumes Teamsters plan contributions

YRC Worldwide Inc., Overland Park, Kan., on Wednesday resumed making contributions to its union pension plans after a 23-month hiatus, but the contributions are 75% less than they had been.On Feb. 28, YRC Worldwide and the Teamsters National Freight Industry Negotiating Committee approved a restructuring plan to help the company avoid bankruptcy and improve liquidity. Under the agreement, YRC was