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
Read More »Court rules in favor of FedEx on contractor classification (The Trucker)
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
Read More »Teamsters will continue to try to represent FedEx ground drivers despite ruling (Memphis Commercial Appeal)
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
Read More »Appeals court sides with FedEx in independent contractor case (Memphis Commercial Appeal)
FedEx Ground wins worker classification ruling in dispute with the National Labor Relations Board. More: continued here
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Read More »Trying To Save A Tulsa Post Office – News On 6
Trying To Save A Tulsa Post OfficeNews On 6, OKTULSA, OK — Several state lawmakers are hoping the US Postal Service will change its mind and leave the Kendall Whittier Post Office in Tulsa open. The US Post Office is scheduled to close the postal station at 1st and Lewis on …
Read More »FedEx CEO Says Memphis Should Focus On Crime (Eyewitness News Memphis)
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
Read More »Vintage postal transportation featured on stamps (Times of Malta)
Vintage Postal Transportation used by the postal administration will be featured in the forthcoming stamp issue by the Philatelic Bureau of MaltaPost on Tuesday. More: continued here
Read More »Google and Royal Mail back marketing website for small businesses – PrintWeek
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