FedEx Adds Electric Hybrids to Denver Fleet

DENVER, CO – FedEx Corp. is adding four hybrid electric medium-duty trucks into service in Denver. The company now operates a total 93 hybrid vehicles in cities such as New York, Tampa, Sacramento, and Washington, D.C.

Local FedEx Drivers to Vote on Joining Union

FedEx drivers in Wilmington, Mass. will be the first FedEx drivers in the nation to vote to authorize the Teamsters to represent them in future negotiations with the company.

FedEx Employees Wrongly Classified as Independent Contractors

The Teamsters argued that classifying the drivers as employees makes them eligible for overtime and healthcare benefits.

Driver Fight Could Force FedEx to Maintain Own Truck Fleet

At issue is independent-contractor system. Drivers argue they are so tightly controlled they should be considered employees and receive company benefits. FedEx says system keeps shipping prices competitive.

Drivers Sue FedEx, Looking to be Employed

FedEx delivery drivers filed suit against the company, contending that they should be employees rather than independent contractors.

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