Teamsters Local 492

ABF to Close 30 Terminals in 2013

Dec 05, 2013

ABF filed a change of operations on Dec. 4^th, 2013. You can read the accompanying SEC filing here.

Upon implementation of this change of operations, the number of total ABF service facilities will be reduced to 247 from 277 at the beginning of 2013. In the second half of 2013, eight (8) smaller terminals were consolidated without disruption to customers. The change of operations filed outlines the consolidation of an additional 22 smaller terminals into nearby facilities. Click here to view the list.

ABF Freight is in the process of meeting and reviewing the proposed change with all local unions involved, Local 492 is not affected by this COO. All of these meetings will be concluded prior to the hearing for this matter, in accordance with Article 8, Section 6 of the ABF National Master Freight Agreement. The company has requested that the proposed change of operations be docketed for a hearing as soon as possible in early January.

Local 492 Teamsters will not be affected by the change as there are no terminals in New Mexico in the COO. 8 small terminals have already been closed this year. To view the list of 22 facilities that will be consolidated with other service centers under the Change of Operations, CLICK HERE.

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