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Please Tell Your Senators to Support the Express Carrier Employee Protection Provision
As you know, the Teamsters Union has been working tirelessly to pass the Express Carrier Employee Protection provision. This legislation will restore fairness to the package delivery industry by removing FedEx from its status as the only company of its kind allowed to classify its package delivery workers under the Railway Labor Act (RLA). Package delivery workers in other companies are classified under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). This loophole has allowed FedEx to have an unfair cost advantage and deprive its workers of the right to secure union representation.
With your help, the House recently voted to pass the FAA Reauthorization Bill and with it came the passage of the Express Carrier provision. Passing this bill shows first hand that hard work and perseverance can pay off. The new administration is on our side, and together we are making changes in Washington to better our Union and the lives of working Americans across the country.
Thank you for your help in passing this important legislation in the House. Although the Express Carrier Employee Protection provision has passed the House, the Senate has not yet voted on this issue. We must continue our hard work to ensure our voices are heard. Please email your Senators and let them know you support the Express Carrier legislation.
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Subject: Please Support the Express Carrier Employee Protection Provision in the FAA Reauthorization Bill
Dear [ Decision Maker ] ,
Recently the House voted to pass the FAA Reauthorization Bill containing the Express Carrier Employee Protection provision. This act will restore fairness to the package delivery industry by removing FedEx from its status as the only company of its kind allowed to classify its package delivery workers under the Railway Labor Act (RLA). Package delivery workers in other companies are classified under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). This loophole has allowed FedEx to have an unfair cost advantage and deprive its workers of the right to secure union representation.
I urge you to follow the actions of the House and support the Express Carrier provision because every worker deserves the right to be properly classified and be able to form a union.
Sincerely,
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June 02, 2009
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