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DIASTER RELIEF INFORMATION

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AMERCIAN RED CROSS HELPS WITH HURRICANE RELIEF

Hello Brother and Sisters,

As all of you know by now many of our members across the Carolinas have been and will continue to be affected by Hurricane Florence's aftermath for some time.

With this said I have been contact with the IBT Disaster Relief Department, Deputy Director of the American Red Cross Disaster Relief and FEMA. As reports continue to come in and situations continue to change, obvious needs will arise.

First off we need keep all of those affected by this horrendous storm in our thoughts and prayers as they and their loved ones struggle with loss of life and property.

Secondly, please pass along the word to any of our fellow Teamsters that were affected by the storm that may have specific needs and could possibly benefits from receiving relief funds, (provided by the IBT Disaster Relief Fund ) to contact me personally and I can possibly put them on the fast track to receiving assistance.

Next, there continues to be a need for the movement of supplies to the affected areas via truck, both private and commercial. A few of our companies have already volunteered and offered their equipment to help with these efforts. With this said, as access to the these areas opens up there will be an additional need for drivers for this equipment. If you, as an employee of some of the companies would be willing to volunteer your time and effort to assist in this matter, please contact me @ (704) 363-6492.

Last but certainly not the least, I'd like to express a personal and on behalf of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters; heartfelt THANK YOU to USF Holland drivers Frankie Billings and Charlie McCullough who volunteered their time this past Sunday to move two loads of ARC supplies from Charlotte, NC to New Bern, NC. It made for a long day but their sacrifice was and will continue to be greatly appreciated.

PLEASE PASS ALONG THIS INFORMATION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Fraternally Yours,

Joe Eason
President / Business Agent
Teamsters Local # 71

SPECIAL MESSAGE CONCERNING HURRICANE FLORENCE

Hello Brothers and Sisters

Here’s some very important information concerning your TeamCare benefits in light of the hurricane and and it’s affects on out members. Please pass this along.

I have also been in touch with he Deputy Director of the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Operations and the IBT Disaster Relief Department attempting to coordinate the movement of supplies to the areas most affected. They needed two trailers moved from Charlotte and two from Fuquay-Varina to the Wilmington area for the National Guard to distribute. So far USF Holland has offered the tractors and two drivers (Frankie Billings and Charlie McCullough) have already volunteered their time to take them down on Sunday morning with a Police escort. Please keep them and all those affected in your prayers and things continue to unfold.

The IBT Coordinator will be in our offices next week if you know of anyone in need of assistance after the hurricane please have them contact me.

Fraternally,

Joe Eason
President / Business Agent
Teamsters Local # 71

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TEAMCARE HEALTH & WELFARE BULLETIN

DATE: SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

TO: LOCAL UNIONS AFFECTED BY HURRICANE FLORENCE

RE: HEALTH AND WELFARE BENEFITS

Local Unions affected by Hurricane Florence:

The Trustees of the Central States Health Fund are concerned about the devastating effect the flooding crisis has had on the people affected by Hurricane Florence, especially our TeamCare members. While state and local officials continue to improve conditions, the Funds’ Trustees have taken action to assist our members during this crisis. We would appreciate it if the Local Union could post the attached Special Bulletin 2018-2 which covers various benefit modifications made by the Trustees to help members during this crisis. The Special Bulletin will also be available on our website as well. With uncertainty as to when some coastal employers will return to business, we will continue to reach out to our Local Unions for updates to ensure that members have continued eligibility during this crisis.

Local Union staff can contact their Field Service Representative or Mike Mullane with any questions or to assist a specific member. Members can contact TeamCare directly at (800) TEAMCARE (800-832-6227) or through our Message Center at MyTeamCare.org.

The thoughts and prayers of our Trustees, along with the entire staff at TeamCare, are with our local unions, members, and retirees during this crisis. The Trustees will continue to evaluate the situation and offer assistance where possible.

Sincerely,

BOARD OF TRUSTEES, CENTRAL STATES, SOUTHEAST

AND SOUTHWEST AREAS HEALTH AND WELFARE FUND, BY:

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THOMAS C. NYHAN

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

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Special Bulletin FLORENCE 2018-02.pdf

Tentative UPS Agreement Provides Higher Part-Timer Wages, Benefits

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ALL UPS FREIGHT MEMBERS

Join the UPS Freight Tentative Agreement update conference call for UPS Freight Members

Sunday, September 9, 2018, 7:00 pm (Eastern) to learn more about the tentative agreement.

Topics to be covered:

Wages, pension and vacation accruals. Questions from the last call will also be answered.

The telephone number is 866-767-0669

Company plans to fill 200 positions; Benefits include union contract pay rates and full paid health care

OVERLAND PARK, Kan., May 15, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- YRC Freight, a subsidiary of YRC Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ: YRCW), has announced immediate plans to hire 200 qualified over-the-road drivers in cities across the U.S., primarily in Maybrook, NY; Buffalo, NY; St. Paul, MN; Chicago, Il; Salt Lake City, UT; Akron, OH; Cleveland, OH; Cin

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Company plans to fill 200 positions; Benefits include union contract pay rates and full paid health care

"YRC Freight is growing and our volumes are building," said Jeff Rogers, president of YRC Freight. "A huge key to our ability to prosper is engaged employees who are focused on working together with the common objective of on-time pickups and deliveries, claims free service, emphasis on safety, and the long-term commitment of delivering confidence to our customers every day."

A unionized company, YRC Freight makes available to its road drivers full paid health care benefits and vacation time. Drivers are paid union contract pay rates. All equipment is provided and maintained by the company and all fuel cost is paid for by the company. Many daily dispatches involve minimum time away from home. With the exception of team drivers, overnight stays for drivers are provided and paid for in hotel rooms.

YRC Freight recruits from approximately 100 truck-driving schools across the nation and is dedicated to investing in new hires. The company offers training for new drivers and helps them fine-tune their freight driving skills – including how to maneuver in city traffic and how to complete hazmat required paperwork.

"YRC Freight is a great place for drivers. We work as a team to get the job done and everyone treats each other with respect," said Wilson Meier, 11-year veteran driver with YRC Freight who was just named as the New York State Motor Truck Association Driver of the Year. "We have excellent health care benefits and our equipment is well maintained too," added Meier.

"We are the original LTL experts and while our name has recently changed, the caliber of our workforce and our commitment to our customers remains the same as it has been for the past 85 years," added Rogers. "Our strength is built on the talents and dedication of each and every employee. We invite safety-minded professional drivers with a strong work ethic and the desire to succeed to join our winning team."

Drivers interested in positions with YRC Freight can apply online by visiting www.yrcfreight.com/careers or www.yrcw.com/careers.

About YRC Freight
YRC Freight, a leading trucker of industrial, commercial and retail goods, specializes in less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping solutions for businesses. Based in Overland Park, Kan., YRC Freight provides comprehensive North American coverage and offers a broad portfolio of LTL services to bring flexibility and reliability to customers' supply chains. For more information, visit www.yrcfreight.com.

Web site: www.yrcfreight.com
Follow YRC Freight on Twitter: http://twitter.com/yrcfreight
Follow YRC Worldwide on Twitter: http://twitter.com/yrcworldwide

Media Contact:	Suzanne Dawson
	Linden, Alschuler & Kaplan
	212-329-1420
	sdawson@lakpr.com

SOURCE YRC Worldwide; YRC Freight

Company plans to fill 200 positions; Benefits include union contract pay rates and full paid health care

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Company plans to fill 200 positions; Benefits include union contract pay rates and full paid health care

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