National Master Automobile Transporters Agreement talks resumed today, April 23, in Florence, Kentucky.

“Our goals continue to be protecting our members’ health, welfare and pension benefits, and increasing their job security,” said Fred Zuckerman, Carhaul Division Director.

The current contract, which covers about 9,000 workers, expires on May 31, 2008.

Talks this week are scheduled to run until Friday, April 25. Talks will continue May 18-31 in Arlington, Virginia.

Meanwhile, carhaul Teamsters are invited to attend meetings at local unions to give input on what issues should be the priorities at the bargaining table.

The following meetings have been scheduled:

• Toledo, Ohio, Local 20, 9 a.m. Saturday, April 26; 

• Dayton, Ohio, Local 957, 3 p.m. Saturday, April 26;

• Fort Wayne, Indiana, Local 414, 9 a.m. Sunday, April 27;

• Louisville, Kentucky, Local 89, 2 p.m. Monday, April 28;  

• Dallas, Texas, Local 745, noon Sunday, May 4;

• Lansing, Michigan, Local 580, 7 a.m. Monday, May 12, and

• Buffalo, New York, Local 449, 9 a.m. Saturday, May 10.