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 […]
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Daily Archives: September 15, 2016
CBP Releases Due Diligence Fact Sheet on Forced Labor
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has recently released a Fact Sheet discussing due diligence on forced labor in supply chains and how to avoid involvement with these types of goods. A focus of the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (TFTEA) is to prevent goods from entering the United States that have […]
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Old Dominion 2016 Second Quarter Earnings Release
THOMASVILLE, N.C. (Jul 28, 2016) – Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (NASDAQ: ODFL) today announced financial results for the three-month and six-month periods ended June 30, 2016. Read more at odfl.com See Also Old Dominion Tracking
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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 […]
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Canada Post Negotiation Update: Postal Service Will Not be Interrupted While Talks Continue
Canada Post has withdrawn its 72-hour notice, which was to take effect Monday, July 11. As a result, there will be NO lockout. We also expect the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) to honor what it has said publicly on many occasions – that they wish to negotiate and have no plans to issue […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Canada Post 60-Day Strike Mandate Set to Expire
Negotiations between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) continue; however, a resolution is not near. Over the next ten days, activity from the union is expected as they attempt to address the expiration of their strike mandate. The union’s 60-day strike mandate, based on a vote by their membership earlier this […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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