Carhaul Local Unions to Hold Strike Votes
Posted by: Chainsdraging in Carhaul News, Contract, tags: , 1113-E, authorization, bankruptcy, Carhaul, court, Fred, Performance, PTS, relief, Services, Strike, Teamsters, top, Transportation, vote, ZuckermanTeamsters Call on PTS to Return to Multiemployer Talks
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May 31, 2008
Teamster carhaul local unions will be holding strike votes this weekend after Performance Transportation Services, Inc. (PTS) filed 1113-E relief in bankruptcy court and requested 15 percent wage concessions.
PTS’ filing followed the company’s decision May 29 to withdraw from multiemployer contract talks that have been under way.
“PTS management’s actions during the late stages of talks are completely unacceptable and we are pursuing options in federal court to compel PTS to return to the multiemployer negotiations immediately,” said Fred Zuckerman, Teamsters Carhaul Division Director and lead negotiator. “We simply cannot allow PTS to walk away from negotiations at the 11th Hour — PTS is acting in bad faith by walking away now after several months of negotiations.”
