FedEx pilots ask to be released from mediation, first step in pursuing strike
If either side decides against arbitration, both must enter a 30-day “cooling off” period. After that, they could engage in self-help — a strike by the union or a lockout by management. (Brad Vest/Special to The Daily Memphian)
FedEx says the request is inappropriate and blames changes in union leadership for hindering progress.
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FedEx Pilots National Mediation Board FedExJane Roberts
Jane Roberts has reported in Memphis for more than 20 years. As a senior member of The Daily Memphian staff, she was assigned to the medical beat during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also has done in-depth work on other medical issues facing our community, including shortages of specialists in local hospitals. She covered K-12 education here for years and later the region’s transportation sector, including Memphis International Airport and FedEx Corp.
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