Originally Posted by
FXDX
Nothing, except that its not actually FedEx Express, its FedEx Freight. Different animal, Fred has relied on the friendly classification of those workers as independent contractors, not employees. If they become employees and then unionize it is theorized that our expenses will increase thus helping the competition (you guys).
What is right? Who knows, but the fight will be long and bloody. Fred doesn't like our union, and will continue to try to keep any others off the properties. Our (FedEx express) mechanics have been trying to form a union for a while and they have our support.
They may have your support. Personally, I don't want to see any other employee groups unionize at the company, nor do I want to see the freight/ground guys be defined as employees vs contractors. The current arrangement gives the company a huge cost advantage over UPS, which I would like to see continue. At some point the economy will turn around, and the bigger profits that FedEx has, the bigger pay raises that can be justified.