YRC Reimer Closes Edmonton Terminal | Journal of Commerce
YRC Reimer Closes Edmonton Terminal
William B. Cassidy | Oct 9, 2009 1:30PM GMT
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Local Teamsters reportedly refused wage, benefit rollbacks
YRC Worldwide's Canadian subsidiary, YRC Reimer, formerly known as Reimer Express, closed its operations in Edmonton, Alberta, after Teamster employees there refused wage and benefit reductions, the Edmonton Sun reports.
YRC Reimer President Clayton Gording told the newspaper 55 to 60 truck drivers and warehouse workers would be affected. The vast majority of Reimer's employees accepted wage and benefits cuts, he told the Sun. "It's a tough economy and people have to realize this," he said.
YRC Reimer Closes Edmonton Terminal
William B. Cassidy | Oct 9, 2009 1:30PM GMT
The Journal of Commerce Online - News Story
Local Teamsters reportedly refused wage, benefit rollbacks
YRC Worldwide's Canadian subsidiary, YRC Reimer, formerly known as Reimer Express, closed its operations in Edmonton, Alberta, after Teamster employees there refused wage and benefit reductions, the Edmonton Sun reports.
YRC Reimer President Clayton Gording told the newspaper 55 to 60 truck drivers and warehouse workers would be affected. The vast majority of Reimer's employees accepted wage and benefits cuts, he told the Sun. "It's a tough economy and people have to realize this," he said.