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The FedEx driver who sued and won – CNN

Post author By Jessica (daughter of Cheryl & Tony)
Post date November 22, 2014

Reggie Gray thought working for FedEx was his ticket to a better life.

It turned out to be anything but: His years as a driver for FedEx Ground ended with him filing for bankruptcy and taking the company to court.

FedEx drivers have won some significant legal battles recently. Courts in Oregon, California and Kansas have ruled that FedEx Ground drivers fit the legal definition of an employee. The National Labor Relations Board ruled on September 30 that drivers in Connecticut are FedEx employees. A decision is expected soon from the Seventh Circuit court of appeals, which has jurisdiction over cases in Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin.

The company is currently facing 30 more active lawsuits from former contractors in several states.

UPS Press Release

UPS Adds Three “Next Generation” Training Centers

Post author By Jessica (daughter of Cheryl & Tony)
Post date November 17, 2014

Additional UPS Integrad learning sites accelerate driver and management training across the U.S.

UPS® (NYSE: UPS) today announced the addition of three new UPS Integrad™ driver training locations in Dallas, Phoenix, and Portland, Ore. There are currently UPS Integrad locations in Franklin Park, Ill., and Landover, Md.

UPS Integrad training centers provide drivers with experiential training, modeled on the philosophy of “teach me, show me, let me.” Drivers learn the UPS driving and service methods, are shown how the methods work, and then practice them in a realistic, hands-on fashion.

UPS Press Release

UPS Applauds Breakthrough on the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement

Post author By Jessica (daughter of Cheryl & Tony)
Post date November 14, 2014

Quick action on implementation needed to facilitate global commerce and support economic growth

UPS®, a global logistics provider and leading advocate for global trade, welcomes the news of a breakthrough agreement to resolve differences between the United States and India. The accord ultimately allow the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement to be implemented, making it easier and less expensive to move goods across borders.

UPS News

UPS gears up for expanded regional traffic – China.org.cn

Post author By Jessica (daughter of Cheryl & Tony)
Post date November 13, 2014

United Parcel Service Inc, the world’s largest package delivery company, has vowed more money and resources to improve the carriage of high-tech and high-end consumer products between China and other APEC economies over the next three years.

David Abney, the company’s CEO, said that as Chinese companies continue to emerge as serious global high-tech manufacturers, the US-based company plans to offer more service options to help companies better serve their customers across the region.

UPS owns and operates two major hubs in the country.

UPS News

United Parcel Service Pilots Picket UPS Investor Conference

Post author By Jessica (daughter of Cheryl & Tony)
Post date November 13, 2014

This morning the UPS pilots, represented by the Independent Pilots Association, conducted an information picket at the 2014 UPS Investor Conference held at the Grand Hyatt New York.

“We conducted this picket to inform the investment community that UPS has neglected its airline operations by failing to finalize the pilot contract,” said IPA President, Captain Robert Travis. “We prefer to reach a negotiated agreement with UPS, but with our talks now entering a fourth year, we question whether UPS is equally committed to a resolution.”

“UPS pilots have reaffirmed our intention to fly this Christmas by not seeking a release from the National Mediation Board. This holiday season, we remain committed to safe and reliable delivery,” said Travis. Under the Railway Labor Act a request for release, if granted by the NMB, could lead to a 30-day countdown to a strike, or lockout.