[QUOTE=7700;917932]Perhaps, when the next CEO starts franchising air routes to "independent contractors" it will be apparent why fair and proper employee-classification is important to job growth and security.[/QUOTE]

Didn't UPS attempt to do this with DHL's US routes. What was UPS's stance on that?

“We believe this arrangement with DHL would represent a wise use of our assets and network capacity while creating a substantial and profitable revenue stream for our company,” said David P. Abney, UPS’s chief operating officer. “We plan to move forward quickly on the final contract.”

I see the grave concern for the working men and women of DHL/ABX!

I'm glad the union stepped in and saved all those jobs in Wilmington?


Did DHL require them to paint half the plane, ramper equipment, or uniforms yellow or was it just the same thing without as many rules? How did that work out? FedEx (and UPS) do farm out routes and have for quite some time (Feeder routes).

This was a preapproved model used by a small but growing company. The only viable suit's are the ones where the original agreements have been exceeded.[/QUOTE]