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June 08 Fred Smith as Cabinet Official?The Memphis alternate newspaper looks into the smoke around the political talk swirling around FedEx CEO Fred Smith.
-- Memphis Daily News
June 04 Tennessean Businessman ProfiledThe Memphis paper profiles a serial entrepeneur with an interesting background “At the time, he was an independent contractor in the area for Fedex Home Delivery, but was going into debt and working 14- and 16-hour days, he said.” There must be more to this story.
-- Memphis Commercial Appeal
May 29 Teamster Campaign in Central Mass AnalyzedTeamsters Local Union 170 and FedEx Home Delivery drivers in Northboro, MA are still fighting back against company intimidation.  The ‘independent contractor’ versus employee issue is just one aspect of the fight.  The article analyzes the conditions in central Massachusetts parcel delivery and freight industries.
-- Worcester Business Journal
May 11 Chattanooga Site to Become FedEx Ground BarnThe local newspaper reported that FedEx Ground has selected a former landfill as the site for a new terminal.  County officials are willing to get state money for the development.  The site is reported to be part of the company’s multi-year $1.8 billion dollar expansion.
-- The Chattanoogan
April 25 Retirement Benefit Change at FedEx NotedUnder a fear-mongering title, the article notes the long-term saving shortfalls of many Americans.  The author also mentions the recent FedEx decision to end its defined benefit pension program for Express workers.
-- Motley Fool
April 16 Fred Smith Ties Himself to John McCainJohn McCain’s speech in Memphis included an introduction by FedEx Chairman and CEO Fred Smith.
-- Associated Press
April 13 Fred Smith to Introduce John McCain in MemphisNews report covers Sen. John McCain’s campaign stop in Memphis on April 13, 2007 and notes the close relationship between McCain and FedEx CEO Fred Smith.
-- Memphis Daily News
April 12 UPS, FedEx Residential Business ContrastedUPS’ hometown paper in Atlanta, GA reports on the business prospects for residential delivery services at both UPS and FedEx.  The article covers the express package service and parcel delivery service.  It also contrasts the UPS employee costs and FedEx “independent contractor” costs.
-- Atlanta Journal Constitution
April 04 FedEx Express Construction Advances in GreensboroThe Greensboro paper reports on the progress at FedEx Express new hub at the Piedmont Triad International Airport.
-- Greensboro News Record
March 21 FedEx Corporation Posts Lower ProfitThe FedEx Corporation third quarter announcement showed how the company’s results are reflecting a slowing economy.  Wall Street analysts had forecast a bigger impact on FedEx’s bottom line than what the company announced however.  The company’s near-term prospects and words of caution may signal the declining health of the economy overall.
-- Reuters
February 20 FedEx Ground Opens New Barn in Pompano BeachFedEx Ground opened a new terminal in the Miami area in Pompano Beach, FL.  The article focuses on FedEx Ground’s build-out strategy that includes this new station.
-- Memphis Business Journal
February 16 FedEx Express Manager Elected to Hispanic Chamber of Commerce FoundationJuan N. Cento, President of the FedEx Express Latin America & Caribbean Division, has been elected to the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation.
-- Hispanic Business
December 21 FedEx Delivers a Cautionary MessageBusinessWeek summarizes the FedEx Corp quarterly report.
-- BusinessWeek
December 20 FedEx Corp Profit and Outlook DisappointReuters reports on the initial reaction to the FedEx quarterly financial announcement.
-- Reuters
November 22 Mississippi Gov Opens New FedEx Ground FacilityMississippi Governor Haley Barbour appeared at the opening of the Olive Branch, MS FedEx Ground sort hub on Nov. 21.  No questions were reported being asked of Gov. Barbour regarding the failure of FedEx Ground to contribute to state unemployment or workers compensation funds.  Not altogether surprising since FedEx Corp. director Jim Barksdale was Barbour’s hand-picked chairman for the privately funded “Mississippi Recovery, Rebuilding and Renewal Commission” following Hurricane Katrina.
-- Memphis Commercial Appeal
November 20 Drivers at Two FedEx Home Delivery Terminals Vote TeamstersThe wire story covers the basics of the union drive in the two Wilmington, MA FedEx Home Delivery Stations.
-- Reuters
November 20 Teamsters Make Inroads at FedEx GroundThe hometown Boston paper reports on the full story behind the Wilmington, MA FedEx Home Delivery vote.  The article notes that FedEx is making blanket accusations but cites no specifics.  Such accusations are another tactic in the deny and delay strategy by FedEx Ground management.
-- Boston Globe
November 15 NJ FedEx Ground Driver Dies in AccidentA New Jersey FedEx Ground driver was killed in an accident on a delivery in southern New York on November 13.  The driver apparently was killed by his own vehicle.  News reports say he was driving for a contractor to FedEx Ground but did not indicate out of which terminal.
-- The Journal News
October 31 Massachusetts FedEx Ground Drivers' Struggle HighlightedA Worcester (MA) paper reports on the recent developments in the FedEx Ground drivers’ struggles in Massachusetts and the implications for all FedEx drivers.  A FedEx Ground spokesman confirms that the Massachusetts Attorney General is investigating the company and its business model in the state.
-- Worcester Business Journal
October 26 FedEx Gets $100 million Federal Government ContractThe procurement office of the federal government awarded FedEx a “$100 million blanket purchase agreement for express and ground delivery services” on October 25.  FedEx has agreed to not charge the federal government fuel surcharges on domestic delivery as part of this agreement.
-- Federal Times
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