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Government

Oct. 7, 2014

Labor board decision against FedEx could fuel unionization efforts

FedEx Corp. received yet another blow to its business model when the National Labor Relations Board ruled that a group of delivery truck drivers were not independent contractors but rather were employees.


By Laura Hautala


Daily Journal Staff Writer


FedEx Corp. received yet another blow to its business model when the National Labor Relations Board ruled that a group of delivery truck drivers were not independent contractors but rather were employees.


Last week's ruling, if upheld, means FedEx Ground Package Systems Inc. not only has to contend with the drivers' union, but the entire delivery industry could face increased unionization eff...

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