FDX: Fred vs. Teamsters
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FDX: Fred vs. Teamsters
From Yahoo Finance:
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters have petitioned FedEx Corp. shareholders to support the union’s proposal to remove Fred Smith as chairman of the Memphis-based shipping giant.
In a letter to FedEx (NYSE: FDX) shareholders, Teamsters officials said Smith was “incapable of providing rigorous, independent oversight” of the board because of his dual duties as CEO and chairman.
The Teamsters have been actively seeking to organize FedEx mechanics and FedEx Ground drivers.
FedEx Ground drivers are currently classified as independent contractors, a classification the union disputes.
In a statement to Memphis Business Journal in July, FedEx said its employees have, over the years, “repeatedly rejected third-party representation” and shown no desire for union representation.
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters have petitioned FedEx Corp. shareholders to support the union’s proposal to remove Fred Smith as chairman of the Memphis-based shipping giant.
In a letter to FedEx (NYSE: FDX) shareholders, Teamsters officials said Smith was “incapable of providing rigorous, independent oversight” of the board because of his dual duties as CEO and chairman.
The Teamsters have been actively seeking to organize FedEx mechanics and FedEx Ground drivers.
FedEx Ground drivers are currently classified as independent contractors, a classification the union disputes.
In a statement to Memphis Business Journal in July, FedEx said its employees have, over the years, “repeatedly rejected third-party representation” and shown no desire for union representation.
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Yeah...Fred's an idiot and FedEx is falling apart. Please get us another Wall streeter with no ties or stake to the company to lead us rather than a guy with his own blood, sweat, and equity capital. (That's sarcasm for those who missed it...)
I'm on the side that negotiates against the man at times. I want more of the "the pie" at times. However, FS has proven to be a guy who can generate a market where one never existed, and I'll take him over any *&% teamster recommended flunkie anyday.
I'm on the side that negotiates against the man at times. I want more of the "the pie" at times. However, FS has proven to be a guy who can generate a market where one never existed, and I'll take him over any *&% teamster recommended flunkie anyday.
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Yeah...Fred's an idiot and FedEx is falling apart. Please get us another Wall streeter with no ties or stake to the company to lead us rather than a guy with his own blood, sweat, and equity capital. (That's sarcasm for those who missed it...)
I'm on the side that negotiates against the man at times. I want more of the "the pie" at times. However, FS has proven to be a guy who can generate a market where one never existed, and I'll take him over any *&% teamster recommended flunkie anyday.
I'm on the side that negotiates against the man at times. I want more of the "the pie" at times. However, FS has proven to be a guy who can generate a market where one never existed, and I'll take him over any *&% teamster recommended flunkie anyday.
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Guess he missed the 'sarcasm light' being extinguished.
I will stick with the guy who 'came up with the idea', built it from scratch . . and took the company public . . and brought us to the dance!
I am VERY happy with the 'security' the original 1500 shares of stock, which have split 4 times, brings to our family. If as a stockholder, I get to vote, you know which way that will be?
The guy knows how to make money and insure job security. Although he has driven me nuts at negotiations times, I don't think the Teamsters are all that concerned with your and my well-being.
I will stick with the guy who 'came up with the idea', built it from scratch . . and took the company public . . and brought us to the dance!
I am VERY happy with the 'security' the original 1500 shares of stock, which have split 4 times, brings to our family. If as a stockholder, I get to vote, you know which way that will be?
The guy knows how to make money and insure job security. Although he has driven me nuts at negotiations times, I don't think the Teamsters are all that concerned with your and my well-being.
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Guess he missed the 'sarcasm light' being extinguished.
I will stick with the guy who 'came up with the idea', built it from scratch . . and took the company public . . and brought us to the dance!
I am VERY happy with the 'security' the original 1500 shares of stock, which have split 4 times, brings to our family. If as a stockholder, I get to vote, you know which way that will be?
The guy knows how to make money and insure job security. Although he has driven me nuts at negotiations times, I don't think the Teamsters are all that concerned with your and my well-being.
I will stick with the guy who 'came up with the idea', built it from scratch . . and took the company public . . and brought us to the dance!
I am VERY happy with the 'security' the original 1500 shares of stock, which have split 4 times, brings to our family. If as a stockholder, I get to vote, you know which way that will be?
The guy knows how to make money and insure job security. Although he has driven me nuts at negotiations times, I don't think the Teamsters are all that concerned with your and my well-being.
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