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ABF Local Leaders Unanimously Approve Tentative Agreement
May 20 -

(Chicago) – Leaders from about 160 Teamster local unions that represent ABF members unanimously endorsed a tentative master agreement and supplements today that covers 7,500 workers. The vote to support the tentative agreement and supplements paves the way for a vote by the members.

Press Release
Hoffa Statement On YRCW Efforts To Acquire Freight Division Of ABF
May 10 -

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – The following is the official statement of Teamsters General President James P. Hoffa regarding recent reports that YRC Worldwide Inc. attempted to acquire ABF Freight Systems.

Press Release
Teamsters Urge Congress To Stop Dangerous Increases In Truck Weight And Size
May 7 -

(WASHINGTON) — Today, the Teamsters, the Truck Safety Coalition, U.S. Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA) and representatives of several families who have suffered death and injury as a result of truck crashes, held a news conference marking the re-introduction of legislation that would prevent an increase in size and weight allowances for trucks.

Press Release
Teamsters, ABF Reach Tentative Contract Agreement
May 3 -

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – The International Brotherhood of Teamsters and ABF reached a tentative contract agreement, Gordon Sweeton, Co-Chairman of the Teamsters National ABF Negotiating Committee, announced today.

Press Release
Teamsters Warn: Swift Transportation Board Lets CEO Pledge nearly 25 Percent of Outstanding Shares as Collateral for Personal Loans
April 30 -

(Washington, D.C.)  ISS, the country’s largest proxy voting advisory firm, issued a report yesterday recommending that shareholders withhold votes from all members of the Swift Transportation Company [NYSE: SWFT] Board of Directors’ Audit Committee over concerns about the CEO’s extensive pledging of stock.

Headline News
Safety Study for all Commercial Drivers
April 23 -

Give your thoughts on distracted driving and enter to win an iPAD.

Headline News
YRC Change Of Operations Decision
April 23 -

The YRC Multi-Region Change of Operations has been approved. (Read the decision).

Headline News
Another 30-Day Extension for ABF Contract; Teamsters Committee Disappointed With Company’s Proposals
April 19 -

The Teamsters National ABF Negotiating Committee met with ABF this week in Dallas, and the committee is disappointed with the company’s initial proposals. (Read update).

Headline News
Important YRC Change of Operations Information
March 28 -

Read this important information regarding the proposed change of operations at YRC.

Headline News
ABF Contract Gets 30-Day Extension
March 28 -

ABF contract negotiations are proceeding, but a 30-day contract extension has been approved to allow for further talks. (Read more.)

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Freight Division

The Freight Division represents the interests of more than 80,000 Teamsters members from approximately 238 local unions. Freight employees include truck drivers, dockworkers, mechanics, and office personnel.

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Change Helps Companies Compete

A provision in the recently ratified National Master Freight Agreement (NMFA) has provided Teamster freight members with new work opportunities and has made the Teamster carriers more competitive with their nonunion competition.

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National Master Freight Agreement and Supplements Are Now Available

Available for download are the 2008-2013 National Master Freight Agreement (NMFA) and regional supplemental agreements.

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How to Contact the Freight Division

All correspondence with the Freight Division must be received in writing.

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