When you're walking down the street and see a FedEx truck driving by, does it LOOK like a 747 taxiing for take-off?
Nope! But in a move that makes it nearly impossible for its workers to form unions, FedEx Express is classifying all of its truck drivers as "pilots." How did this happen? Back in 1996, the company used its money and behind-the-scenes influence to score a special deal from Congress – an unfair advantage that no other express delivery firm gets. A bill that would close the FedEx anti-worker loophole has already passed the House three separate times. Now, the Senate needs to finish the job. Watch this funny new video about the loophole, then tell your senators to stand up to FedEx Express and level the playing field! http://action.americanrightsatwork.org/campaign/fedex2010/gsn3b6u917m3djw8? This is one jumbo loophole that Congress never should have cleared for take-off. It puts FedEx Express' 90,000 truck drivers, sorters, and loaders at a huge disadvantage. Fortunately, legislation that would close the loophole and level the playing field for FedEx Express workers has already passed the House. And several senators are working to get the bill to President Obama's desk this month. Tell your senators: Finish the job. End the FedEx anti-worker loophole! FedEx Express – which holds a seat on the board of the anti-worker U.S. Chamber of Commerce – has a long history of anti-labor practices. And like many of the Chamber's other board members, FedEx loves to lobby Congress for special sweetheart deals that only the very biggest businesses can get, while claiming to stand for "fairness," "free enterprise," and even, laughably, "small business." As you can imagine, FedEx is desperate to keep the status quo. The company is spending millions, running misleading ads and lobbying on-the-fence senators. FedEx even had the audacity to call ending the loophole a "bailout!" Truckers and loaders can't spend that kind of money – or manufacture that kind of spin. But they have their outrage. They have the truth on their side. And, they have you. Stand with FedEx workers. Contact your senators today! Thank you for making your voice heard at this critical moment. Sincerely, Manny, Liz, and the American Rights at Work team P.S. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity. If we aren't able to close this loophole now, it could be years before FedEx Express drivers get another chance at the fair treatment they deserve. Make sure Congress acts. Watch the video and take action now! -- Jim Devine "Those who take the most from the table Teach contentment. Those for whom the taxes are destined Demand sacrifice. Those who eat their fill speak to the hungry of wonderful times to come. Those who lead the country into the abyss Call ruling too difficult For ordinary folk." – Bertolt Brecht. _______________________________________________ pen-l mailing list [email protected] https://lists.csuchico.edu/mailman/listinfo/pen-l
