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A FedEx delivery driver is probably counting his blessings, after he survived a noontime collision i More: continued here

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A court of appeals on Tuesday ruled that FedEx Ground drivers are independent contractors and therefore not eligible to bargain with a union as company employees. More: continued here

FedEx CEO Fred Smith opened up to Memphis City Council members Tuesday, talking about everything from crime and education to the economy and the future of Memphis. More: continued here

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit on Tuesday ruled that FedEx Ground independent contractors are independent business owners — not employees — and are outside the jurisdiction of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). More: continued here

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters said today it will press on with efforts to represent FedEx Ground drivers after an appeals court ruling favoring the company. More: continued here

FedEx Ground wins worker classification ruling in dispute with the National Labor Relations Board. More: continued here

FedEx Corp. chairman, president and CEO Frederick W. Smith told Memphis city leaders that they should focus on public safety to make the city more business-friendly. More: continued here

Spokesman says, “… company provided clear evidence that FedEx Ground contractors are properly classified.” More: continued here

Fred Smith, President, CEO and founder of Memphis-based delivery giant FedEx, told Memphis City Council members that despite months of nation-wide economic downturn he is “optimistic” that the bottoming out of the recession will come this fall. More: continued here