FedEx claims a win in ongoing battle over status of independent contractors

GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) — Guilford County commissioners plan a public hearing this week on whether to provide nearly $1 million in incentives for FedEx Ground’s proposed shipping center. Commissioners are to hear from the public Thursday about a proposal to provide $952,000 in incentives for FedEx’s proposed $110 million shipping center. More: continued here

Package delivery company FedEx Corp reported a better-than-expected quarterly net profit on Wednesday but forecast full-year earnings below analysts' estimates as it looked for the global economy to grow at a lackluster rate. Memphis-based FedEx also said fuel expenses were reduced by 30 percent due to low oil prices but its international business was hurt…

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FedEx lays off 74 people in Bath Township More: continued here

FedEx Ground will expand its distribution center next to McCollum Field in Cobb County, Ga., and add 270. (FDX) (UPS) More: continued here