Yellow Faces Class-Action Lawsuit Over Alleged Inadequate Notice of Layoffs
Yellow Corp. is facing a class-action lawsuit by a laid-off employee, Armando Rivera, who alleges that the company failed to provide the required 60 days' notice before mass layoffs affecting approximately 30,000 workers.
Yellow Freight Closure Causes Devastating Loss of 30,000 Union Trucking Jobs
Yellow Freight, one of the nation's largest trucking companies, recently closed down, leaving nearly 30,000 union truckers jobless.
Teamsters Applaud NLRB Decision Regarding STG Logistics, Envisioning Increased Unionization Opportunities
The ongoing dispute between the Teamsters and logistics company STG Logistics over worker classification as independent contractors or employees is seen as a critical battleground in the fight over independent contractor status and unionization.
Jim Vena Takes Over as CEO of Union Pacific, Replacing Lance Fritz
Union Pacific, the second-largest freight railroad company in the U.S., has announced a change in its leadership.
Fostering Diversity is the Key to Success in Transportation, Logistics, and Equipment Finance Industries
Diversity in hiring is crucial for transportation, logistics, and equipment finance organizations.
Potential UPS Strike Looms Large: Implications for Inflation Progress
A potential strike by 340,000 unionized workers at United Parcel Service Inc. (UPS) has the U.S. economy on edge, as it could intensify two significant challenges: inflation and supply-chain disruptions.
How Cultural Swirls and the Long Tail Have Transformed Our Individual Experiences
In the midst of a cultural swirl, we often believe that everyone else is experiencing the same moments as we are.
Possibility of UPS Strike Triggers Changes in Logistics Sector as Negotiations Continue
As negotiations between UPS and the Teamsters Union continue, the possibility of a strike is already having an impact on the logistics sector.
Yellow's Possible Insolvency and Teamsters' Opposition Raise Concerns for LTL Trucking Segment
The possibility of a strike at UPS and the potential insolvency of Yellow, a prominent less-than-truckload (LTL) trucking company, has raised concerns among analysts about the impact on the parcel and LTL segments.
Survey Reveals Organizations Implementing Office Etiquette Training to Foster Professional Workplace Culture
According to a survey by ResumeBuilder.com, organizations are responding to changing work environments and declining interpersonal skills by implementing training programs to create a more professional and respectful office culture.
Yellow Corp's Failure to Make Pension Contributions Heightens Risk of Strike and Potential Shutdown
Yellow Corp, a less-than-truckload carrier, has failed to make its required pension contributions for June and plans to withhold payments for July, leading the Teamsters union to threaten a strike.
Potential UPS Strike Threatens Supply Chain Chaos and Economic Impact
With the July 31 strike deadline approaching for Teamsters at UPS, concerns are growing about the potential impact on the supply chain and the economy.
US Xpress Executives Assume New Positions within Knight-Swift
US Xpress executives have assumed new roles within Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings after the acquisition.
Labor Agreement Resolves Disruption at Vancouver and Prince Rupert Ports
After 13 days of closure, the container shipping ports of Vancouver and Prince Rupert in British Columbia, Canada, are set to reopen soon following the resolution of a labor dispute.
Progress Made in Ending Canadian Port Strike, Final Agreement Expected
Canadian Labor Minister Seamus O'Regan has reported progress in negotiations to end the strike by dockworkers at major Canadian ports, including Vancouver and Prince Rupert.
Strike Paralyzes Canadian West Coast Container Terminals
A union strike has brought container terminals at Canada's West Coast ports to a halt, causing significant disruptions to supply chains.
Labor Strikes at Canadian West Coast Ports Lead to Diversion of Containerships to Seattle
Two containerships originally bound for the Port of Vancouver have been redirected to the Port of Seattle as labor strikes at West Coast ports in Canada continue for the sixth day.
Wages for Part-Time Employees Cause Stalemate in UPS-Teamsters Contract Negotiations
The ongoing contract negotiations between UPS and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters have reached an impasse primarily due to differing proposals regarding part-time employee wages.
Philadelphia Employer Emphasizes In-Office Mondays to Foster Team Culture
While office occupancy remains lower on Mondays compared to pre-pandemic levels, Jeff Hornstein, executive director of the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia, has successfully convinced his team of 13 employees to come into the office on Mondays twice a month.
West Coast Port Workers in Canada Commence Official Strike
The International Longshore & Warehouse Union (ILWU) Canada's Longshore Division has officially begun a strike, impacting West Coast ports in Canada, including Vancouver and Prince Rupert.