The Journal of Commerce: Labor

FAA Authorization Bill Gets Wings

dpulis — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:00:00 +0000

After extending legislation 17 times, a divisive Congress reaches a compromise on aviation policy R.G. Edmonson, Associate Editor Government + Regulation The Journal of Commerce Magazine

Congress Set to Vote on FAA Reauthorization

cbrooks — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:56:10 +0000

Compromise on labor dispute yields four-year, $64 billion bill R.G. Edmonson Government + Regulation The Journal of Commerce Online

YRC, Teamsters to Discuss Operations Changes

Paul Page — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 14:48:39 +0000

New talks could encompass truck terminals, freight handling procedures

William B. Cassidy, Senior Editor

YRC, looking to restructure its operations as the trucking operator seeks to rebuild its finances, is preparing for talks with the Teamsters union on a redesign of its freight terminal network and how

FedEx Pilots 'Outraged' at Fatigue Decision

Paul Page — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 19:15:30 +0000

Criticism follows decision by UPS pilots to challenge cargo exemption in court JOC Staff Cargo Airlines The Journal of Commerce Online

Shippers Up Pressure on Congress to Avert Rail Stoppage

mszakonyi — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:45:30 +0000

Deadline for striking an accord with two unions nears amid peak shipping season. Mark Szakonyi, Daily Content Editor Rail Shippers The Journal of Commerce Online

American Airlines Files for Bankruptcy Protection

Paul Page — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:30:52 +0000

AMR replaces CEO, will seek new labor agreements to cut costs

JOC Staff

The parent of American Airlines, the nation’s third-largest airline, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday and began an overhaul of its management, labor relations and operations

Teamsters Candidates Debate, Without Hoffa

mszakonyi — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 20:14:34 +0000

Pope, Gegare, Hall spar over pensions, organizing, concessions, absent leader

William B. Cassidy

Candidates for top office in the Teamsters union battled over the fate of multiemployer pension plans, jobs and organizing and concessions to employers Sept.

Transportation Job Openings Jump 33 Percent

mszakonyi — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 16:28:57 +0000

But BLS figures show gap between openings and new hires, job losses William B. Cassidy Labor The Journal of Commerce Online

Air Canada Strike Ends

cbrooks — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 20:23:43 +0000

Airline, union reach tentative pact; back-to-work legislation looms in postal shutdown Courtney Tower Air + Expedited The Journal of Commerce Online

Air Canada Employees Strike

dpulis — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 15:43:33 +0000

Sales and service agents set up picket lines at midnight

Courtney Tower

Air Canada’s 3,800 sales and service agents officially struck at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday, marking the national airline’s first major strike in 13 years.

Canada Postal Strike Expands, Airline Walkout Looms

cbrooks — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 21:26:36 +0000

Air Canada faces midnight deadline, as postal union expands its action to 10 cities Courtney Tower Air + Expedited The Journal of Commerce Online

Transportation Job Growth Flat in May

dpulis — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 19:22:04 +0000

Seasonally adjusted jobs in air, water, rail and truck transportation up by 3,100 positions Joseph Bonney Labor The Journal of Commerce Online

Rotating Canadian Postal Strike Begins

dpulis — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 14:08:52 +0000

Workers walk out over benefits, reduced wages, working conditions

Courtney Tower

The first of 48,000 Canadian postal workers launched a series of rotating city-area strikes in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Friday while their union and Canada Post planned last-ditch meetings for later in the

Cargo Airline Photos

dpulis — Thu, 19 May 2011 05:00:05 +0000

Photos of international cargo and freight airlines.

London Heathrow Cargo Workers to Vote on Strike

tgallagher — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:34:02 +0000

Swissport Cargo refuses independent arbiters in dispute over labor contract Bruce Barnard Labor The Journal of Commerce Online

UPS Aircraft Mechanics Ratify Labor Contract

tgallagher — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 20:59:55 +0000

Agreement covers 1,200 union members through Nov. 1, 2013 Thomas L. Gallagher Air + Expedited The Journal of Commerce Online

Coast Guard Seeks Comment on TWIC Reader Use

tgallagher — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:04:22 +0000

Proposal outlines ways to use readers before final rule is issued R.G. Edmonson Government + Regulation The Journal of Commerce Online

USPS Reaches APWU Labor Agreement

tgallagher — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 20:10:22 +0000

Cost savings, greater flexibility come amid 'desperate financial situation'

JOC Staff

The U.S.

House T&I Committee Approves Aviation Bill

tgallagher — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 15:51:48 +0000

Measure calls for spending cuts, omits bargaining rights language R.G. Edmonson Government + Regulation The Journal of Commerce Online

Transport Industries Add Jobs in December

tgallagher — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 15:58:34 +0000

Transport sector adds 8,800 jobs as nation’s jobless rate falls to 9.4 percent John D. Boyd Logistics + Economy The Journal of Commerce Online

FedEx’s Grounds for Victory

dpulis — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 05:00:00 +0000

With a court win in hand, the carrier has freer rein to manage pricing and services across its business units

FedEx Profit Tumbles 18 Percent

tgallagher — Thu, 16 Dec 2010 14:37:57 +0000

Carrier says 2011 is improving, but higher costs and light U.S. demand hit earnings

JOC Staff

FedEx reported its net profit fell 18 percent in the quarter ending Nov. 30 to $283 million as rising costs and stagnant U.S.

Judge Rules For FedEx on Independent Drivers

Paul Page — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 14:02:20 +0000

Decision dismisses most of class-action cases claiming drivers are misclassified

JOC Staff

A federal judge's ruling for FedEx in a series of lawsuits claiming the company misclassified package drivers as independent contractors strikes a serious blow to attempts to have the workers labeled

USPS Labor Talks at the Brink

dbrundage — Mon, 22 Nov 2010 20:13:36 +0000

Negotiations extended with one union, while impasse reached with rural carriers JOC Staff Government + Regulation The Journal of Commerce Online

Pilots, UPS Create Safety, Security Teams

tgallagher — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:56:18 +0000

Joint task forces to focus on procedures, systems, cargo security Thomas L. Gallagher Air + Expedited The Journal of Commerce Online

Peace of the Market

dpulis — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 04:00:00 +0000

Paul Page Commentary The Journal of Commerce Magazine

President Obama Urges Transportation Investment

tgallagher — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 17:08:19 +0000

Report touts long term economic benefits, public demand R.G. Edmonson Government + Regulation The Journal of Commerce Online

Teamsters ‘Discretion’

dpulis — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 04:00:00 +0000

Union agrees to major concessions but asks for greater authority in steering the direction of YRC William B. Cassidy Trucking The Journal of Commerce Magazine

Something in the Air

dpulis — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 04:00:00 +0000

Theodore Prince Commentary The Journal of Commerce Magazine

USPS Loss Hits $6 Billion

Paul Page — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 14:28:45 +0000

Revenue better than projected in fiscal 2010, but volume falls by 7 billion JOC Staff Postal Services The Journal of Commerce Online

Transport’s Changing Work Force

dbrundage — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 08:00:00 +0000

Security, safety rules, recovering economy will ramp up pressure on labor costs in shipping

William B. Cassidy

Warnings of an impending shortage of drivers may be spreading through the trucking industry and its shipping customers, but there’s no sign of the problem at the central Pennsylvania headquarter

Factory Group Opposes Energy Taxes for Transport

tgallagher — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 19:16:44 +0000

National Association of Manufacturers responds to Obama’s infrastructure proposal John D. Boyd Government + Regulation The Journal of Commerce Online

Obama Outlines Transportation Strategy

tgallagher — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:01:37 +0000

President wants passenger rail program on “equal footing” in transport legislation John D. Boyd Government + Regulation The Journal of Commerce Online

Transport Groups Seek Infrastructure Plan Details

tgallagher — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:16:26 +0000

White House releases general information on $50 billion spending package John D. Boyd Government + Regulation The Journal of Commerce Online

Obama Offers $50 Billion Transport Building Plan

tgallagher — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:36:52 +0000

Infrastructure proposal targets roads, railways and airports, builds on 2009 stimulus

John D. Boyd

President Obama proposed to spend $50 billion to "jumpstart" construction of roads, railways and airport runways, the White House said, and pair it with "a long-term framework to reform

Cost-Cutting USPS Begins Contract Talks

Paul Page — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 21:32:18 +0000

Negotiations with largest union, rural letter carriers come as losses mount JOC Staff Postal Services The Journal of Commerce Online

USPS Delivers $3.5 Billion Loss, Cash Crunch Looms

tgallagher — Thu, 05 Aug 2010 15:28:03 +0000

Agency seeks congressional relief, changes to contracts

Joseph Bonney

The U.S.

Greek Truckers Defy Order to End Strike

Paul Page — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:48:20 +0000

Truck owners to consider government proposals to end five-day protest William B. Cassidy International The Journal of Commerce Online

Congress Moves Toward Another FAA Extension

dbrundage — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:48:47 +0000

15th extension in the wings as deadlocks remain on key issues R.G. Edmonson Government + Regulation The Journal of Commerce Online

DHL to Expand Package Hub in Cincinnati

William B. Cassidy — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 14:51:29 +0000

Carrier says it will hire 300 workers to handle higher international package volumes

With international package volume rising, DHL Express is hiring as many as 300 workers at its hub in Cincinnati, Ohio.