FedEx Freight Workers in California Vote to Join Teamsters Local 439

[Omaha Steve]

Drivers in Stockton Seek Job Security, Improved Health Plan, Pension

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/fedex-freight-workers-in-california--vote-to-join-teamsters-local-439-300050525.html

STOCKTON, Calif., March 13, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A group of 50 drivers at FedEx Freight's Stockton, Calif., terminal have voted to join Teamsters Local 439. The vote took place Thursday, March 12 and today, and the workers voted 33 to 12 to become Teamsters.

"The company spent huge amounts of money and time to try to get us to vote no, but we remained focused on changing how FedEx treats us so that we can have a say on the job," said Mel Mendieta, a FedEx Freight driver.

"We know that the only way to win job security, an improved health plan and strong retirement security is to stand together as Teamsters," said Jorge Lopez, a driver.

"I am proud of the workers here in Stockton for sticking together despite the company's pressure," said Ken Guertin, Local 439 Secretary-Treasurer. "We will work hard to negotiate a strong contract that gives these workers their rights and protections in writing."

FULL story at link.

[Luminous Animal]

1. Excellent!

[PowerToThePeople]

2. Rec for Unions! n/t

[99Forever]

3. Excellent.

[abelenkpe]

4. Smart move

Good job.

Wish VFX workers had been as wise. Oh well....