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Are the teamsters being fair to their own members?

We can talk all day about whether the Allied Auto Transport drivers did right to accept a pay cut to attempt to save their jobs. There has been a lot of discussion along the same lines about the union rejecting … Continue reading

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Can the teamsters leaders get the new contract voted in by the drivers?

If this post from Thecarhauler is any indication then they have their work cut out for themselves: JerseyDevil says: July 2nd, 2008 at 7:16 pm – EditWell in case anyone doesn,t know ,the contract updates were just made available. Check … Continue reading

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Teamsters face vote on new contract

Leaders from local unions that represent carhaul members will meet July 2 in Detroit to review the tentative national agreement that was reached June 19. If the local leaders endorse the three-year tentative agreement, it will pave the way for … Continue reading

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Did the Teamsters make the Right choice?

SKIDPIN Dave, Without UNION carhaul we are all going to take a big hit.The UNIONS were able to maintain a somewhat fair playing field by insuring negociated pay,benfits and rates.Now the CORPORATE big guys have succeeded in making it appear … Continue reading

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The Teamsters set their sites on Cooper, Cassens, Active and Allied Auto Transport

Here is another quote from Teamsters for a Democratic Union: June 17, 2008: In the wake of PTS’s closure, carhaul employers are trying to violate the national contract and deny the right of PTS Teamsters to follow their work. This … Continue reading

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Teamsters upset about United Road Services and Accurate Auto Carrier

Here is a quote from Teamsters for a Democratic Union: In Detroit, United Road Service has been spotted hauling Fords. Reportedly Accurate Auto Carrier will get a piece of that action, also. Other nonunion rigs have been seen at a … Continue reading

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The closing of PTS is now official

We called it on the 11th but now ,Jeff Cornish, the CEO of Performance transportation Services has made it official on the company website. I think the teamsters are fortunate that Jeff threw in the towel and folded when he … Continue reading

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The teamsters sucessfully topple Performance Transportation services

The question is why? Well as I see it if they gave them concessions on wage to help them stay viable(profitable) they fear that others(including automakers would make the same moves next. They appear to be willing to sacrifice a … Continue reading

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GM, Ford and Toyota prepare for strike against PTS

I think a strike of any length could be a death sentence for Performance Transportation Services. Nobody wants to break strike lines because we want to see drivers get paid fairly but in this case the strike will more likely … Continue reading

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