It appears once again we are being given the opportunity to "pay more for less." Our costs will be going up and our coverage is diminishing. Depending on what plan you opt for and what insurances you sign on to, deductions from our paychecks will apparently go up yet again.

I attended the shareholders meeting and found some of Fred Smith’s statements incredulous, to say the least. Here are some of the more ‘memorable’ moments I found looking through the transcript.

The latest issue of our Nuts and Bolts newsletter is now available. It contains important information on the FedEx shareholders' meeting, insurance comparisons between UPS and FedEx, and the Express Carrier Employee Protection Act among the highlights. Please take the time to read it carefully and tell your co-workers about it.
 

Get ready for an intense new round in the long-running fight over which workers are independent contractors.

Sr. AMT Al Reese in Indianapolis was one of a group of FedEx Express workers who attended the FedEx shareholders meeting this year.

FedEx and UPS had a debate on the Express Carrier Legislation this week, hosted by the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce. Take a look at these news articles about what was said.