Union Teamsters and Universal Logistics settle 2021 classification dispute


In April of 2021, a group of drivers went on strike against Universal Intermodal Services, claiming that the Michigan-based company was misclassifying its employees behind the wheel. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters and the drayage company have now come to a settlement agreement before taking the allegations to trial. All independent contractors working drayage loads for Universal Intermodal Services will now become union employees under the agreement.

This agreement between the two parties will also bring the company into compliance with California’s AB5 law, which makes it very difficult for companies in the state to hire independent contractor drivers.

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