Hoffa Leads Rally in Support of FedEx Express Workers' Campaign for Union Representation

[Omaha Steve]

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FDX | 6/26/2008 7:43:00 PM
MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 26, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire via COMTEX News Network/ --

Teamsters President Calls for Fair and Neutral Treatment by Company

Teamsters General President Jim Hoffa joined hundreds of Teamster members, organizers and FedEx Express mechanics to throw his support behind their efforts to form a union.

During his remarks at Teamsters Local 667 in Memphis, Tennessee, Hoffa called on FedEx to allow these workers to seek representation free from intimidation by management.

"We've already heard reports that FedEx held captive audience meetings today at locations around Memphis," said Teamsters General President Hoffa. "These workers deserve the right to make a choice free from any anti-union efforts from their employer."

Dave Saucier, a ten-year mechanic at FedEx Express, felt that it was time to bring the power and support of a union to his workplace after the company unilaterally replaced his retirement plan on June 1.

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