USTR Announces Initiative to Prohibit Harmful Fisheries Subsidies

On September 14, 2016 the United States Trade Representatives (USTR) along with 12 other World Trade Organization (WTO) members announced an initiative targeted at combating the illegal fishing market and overfishing by prohibiting harmful fisheries subsidies. According to the joint statement released by the WTO members, “We are taking action with the goal of eliminating … Read more

Old Dominion Sends 19 Drivers to 2016 National Truck Driving Championship

THOMASVILLE, N.C. (Sep. 1, 2016) –Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. sent 19 drivers to compete in the 79th Annual National Truck Driving Championship in Indianapolis. Bill Hill, a driver based out of Old Dominion’s Boise, ID Service Center earned second place in the Flatbed Class. In 2012, Hill was named the Grand Champion and Idaho’s … Read more

Canada Post Update: Postal service continues while talks are underway

Discussions between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) continue with the objective of reaching negotiated settlements. The postal system is open for business while negotiations continue. Mail and parcels are being processed and delivered across the country as normal. With respect to negotiations, both parties remain at the table. While discussions … Read more

Negotiations Continue as Service Remains Uninterrupted

While talks continue, progress remains slow; but Canada Posts’ resolve to reach tentative agreements without a work disruption has remained. The postal system is open for business while negotiations continue. Mail and parcels are being processed and delivered across the country as normal. Information related to negotiations can also be found at canadapost.ca/update via: globegisticsinc.com … Read more

Canada Post Agrees to Extend Mediation Again for 24 Hours

Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) have once again agreed to extend mediation another 24 hours. Both parties will continue to negotiate with the assistance of the special mediator into Tuesday, August 30. Mail and parcels are being processed and delivered across the country as normal. Updates are available at canadapost.ca … Read more

Canada Post & CUPW Reach TWO-YEAR AGREEMENTS

Canada Post has reached tentative TWO YEAR agreements with the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW). The agreements will avert a work disruption, bringing much-needed certainty in the postal system for employees and customers. This is especially important as businesses large and small are already planning for the upcoming holiday shipping season. via: globegisticsinc.com See … Read more