DHL Teamster workers go on strike
Summary
More than 1,100 DHL Express Teamsters at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) went on strike Thursday, protesting what they call "unfair labor practices" and demanding the company negotiate a new and fair contract. "The company forced this work stoppage, but DHL has the opportunity to right this wrong by respecting our members and coming to terms on a strong contract," said Bill Davis, President of Local 100. In a statement provided to CCJ Thursday morning, DHL Express said it was continuing contract negotiations with Local 100. "Unfortunately, the U.S. Teamsters have decided to try and influence these negotiations and pressure the company to agree to unreasonable contract terms by announcing a job action in CVG Thursday morning." Teamsters Local 100 loads and unloads airplanes at the companys largest and busiest logistics hub in North America.