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1. I'm sure Fed Ex has been lobbying hard against this

Reply to Eugene (Original post)

Mon Jan 8, 2024, 12:49 PM

Jan 2024

UPS has been trying to get legislation that makes Fed Ex employees actual employees. Right now, most Fed Ex drivers are either contractors or work for people who own routes. As I understand it.

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I'm sure Fed Ex has been lobbying hard against this underpants Jan 2024 #1

It is a no brainer -- they engage in interstate commerce, have many 'employees' JT45242 Jan 2024 #2

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