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Relief for Tired Truckers
November 19 -

Wiser heads have prevailed in Washington regarding a lax trucking safety regulation the Bush administration repeatedly pushed on behalf of the industry. The Obama Administration has agreed to reconsider the rule, which safety advocates said could have led to greater driver fatigue and more accidents.

Press Release
Teamsters, ABF Not In Concession Talks
November 18 -

There is an erroneous media report that the International Brotherhood of Teamsters National Freight Division is in negotiations with ABF that would result in concessions for our members represented under the National Master Freight Agreement. Let me be clear – this report is false.

Headline News
YRC Worldwide Plans Debt Exchange
November 2 -

YRC Worldwide Inc. plans to start a debt-exchange offer this week that’s a key milestone for the trucking giant, which repeatedly has asked various stakeholders for considerations to help it survive an extended freight recession.

Press Release
Teamsters Endorse YRCW Bank Amendment
November 2 -

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters today endorsed YRCW’s (NASDAQ: YRCW) bank amendment as part of its continuing restructuring. The announcement follows the commitment and sacrifices that more than 35,000 YRCW Teamsters have made to ensure the company’s survival.

Headline News
Obama Administration to Reconsider Trucker Rule
October 27 -

The Obama administration has agreed to reconsider a rule that allows long-haul truckers to drive for up to 11 hours straight, bowing to safety advocates who say longer hours could lead to greater fatigue and more accidents.

Headline News
Important Information For USF Reddaway & USF Glen Moore Teamsters
October 23 -

YRC Worldwide Inc. (YRCW) has signed commitment letters stating that USF Reddaway and USF Glen Moore employees will be subject to equal sacrifice as union employees covered by the YRC Memorandum of Understanding Wage Reduction Job Security Plan.

Letter to USF Reddaway Employees

Letter to USF Glen Moore Employees

Headline News
Teamsters to Congress: We Need Pension Reform
October 7 -

A representative from the National Coordinating Committee for Multiemployer Plans (NCCMP) told a key Congressional committee on Thursday that the rules for multiemployer pension funds need to be reformed. The Teamsters Union is one of the lead labor organizations in NCCMP.

Press Release
Teamster Freight Members At New Penn Approve Job Security Plan
September 9 -

Teamster members at New Penn have overwhelmingly approved a Job Security Plan that provides economic relief to its parent company, YRC Worldwide, Inc. (YRCW), as it tries to recover from a recession that is pummeling the freight business.

Click here for more information and materials on the YRCW Job Security Plan.

Headline News
New Penn Freight Members to Revote Job Security Plan
August 17 -

Teamsters at New Penn will have the opportunity to vote again on the Job Security Plan, and ballots will be mailed on or about Wednesday, August 19, 2009 and will be due back September 9, 2009. Read letter to members.

Headline News
Clarification: New Penn Contract Status With Teamsters
August 10 -

A news release dated August 7, 2009 may have caused confusion regarding the freight company New Penn.

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About the Division
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 Update

The text for the 2008-2013 National Master Freight Agreement and its supplements is now being reviewed and finalized. The text will be posted on the web site later this fall.

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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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