Grasping the full scope of DHL requires a worldwide perspective.

DHL is owned by Deutsche Post World Net, a Germany-based multinational, and operates around the globe. Here in the U.S., the company operates a number of subsidiaries, including DHL Express and DHL Global Forwarding. The company also contracts shipping to two air cargo airlines, ABX Air and ASTAR.

One trait that is consistent throughout the DHL system here in the U.S. is that some 12,500 workers are members of the Teamsters Union. For those who are Teamsters, they negotiate as equals with management for contracts that secure pay rates and work rules.

Throughout the system, thousands more are working to become Teamsters, seeking the power of being members of the strongest union in the DHL system.

Where Do You Fit into the DHL System?

Here’s an overview of the DHL system in the United States:

DHL Express

• Workers at international gateways in Miami, New York City and Los Angeles are Teamsters, and workers at gateways in San Francisco and Wilmington, Ohio are working to join the Teamsters;
• DHL service and sort center workers; and
• DHL call center workers.
• Learn more about DHL Express  

ABX Air

• Airline pilots;
• Airline mechanics and related workers are building their union with the Teamsters; and
• Sort workers are building their union with the Teamsters.
• Learn more about ABX Air

DHL Global Forwarding (DHL Danzas);

DHL Loomis;

Astar Air Cargo; and

Dozens of Independent Cartage Contractors that sort and deliver packages exclusively for DHL.