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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis-based FedEx announced Thursday that it would reduce positions in its IT and Finance departments. FedEx did not disclose the exact number of layoffs or the locations of the positions, but said it was a “small percentage of IT and Finance positions.” The company employs about 30,000 in the greater Memphis area. […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Air Line Pilots Association, the world’s largest airline pilot union, announced Monday that FedEx pilots have rejected a tentative agreement with the company. In May, hundreds of FedEx pilots picketed in Memphis and threatened to strike, seeking higher pay. A week later, the company said they reached a tentative agreement. The […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — FedEx pilots have voted to go on strike if a deal is not reached between them and FedEx, the Air Line Pilots Association announced Wednesday. ALPA said 99% of FedEx pilots authorized union leaders to call a strike. “Today, FedEx pilots spoke with one unified voice and sent a clear message to […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — FedEx says it will consolidate multiple companies into one organization to increase efficiency. The consolidation will be made in phases and will be fully implemented by June 2024, the company said. It will bring FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, FedEx Services and other FedEx operating companies under the Federal Express Corporation. FedEx says […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — FedEx announced Monday it will close 29 FedEx Freight locations and consolidate its operations into other locations. The changes will go into effect on August 13 this year. FedEx explained the company’s decision in the following statement: “As FedEx continues to adapt to an evolving global business environment, FedEx Freight has […]

NEW YORK (AP) — FedEx will combine almost all of its ground, air and other operations by next year as part of a $4 billion cost cutting plan. The package delivery company said Wednesday that FedEx Express, FedEx Ground, FedEx Services and other FedEx operating companies will be rolled into a single entity by June […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Sparks flew on the runway in Chattanooga when a FedEx plane bound for Memphis experienced issues after takeoff, according to officials. An employee with FedEx gave WREG the following statement:“FedEx Express Flight 1376 from Chattanooga to Memphis experienced an issue just after takeoff on Wednesday evening. Our crew is safe.” Video shows […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Hundreds of FedEx pilots picketed Wednesday in front of the FedEx Express Air Operations Center in Memphis, protesting ongoing contract negotiations. According to the Airline Pilots Association, the pilots last signed a contract in 2015. This means they are flying under work rules and pay rates from eight years ago. “Once again, […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — FedEx, the biggest employer in Memphis, reached a tentative agreement with pilots to keep its delivery unit up in the air. Last week, hundreds of FedEx pilots picketed in Memphis, threatening to strike, seeking higher pay. FedEx released a statement Tuesday night, saying, “We are pleased to have reached a tentative agreement […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A nine-count indictment has been filed against a Texas man for operating a mail scheme attempting to defraud FedEx out of more than $400,000, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office. According to the indictment, Robert W. Clark, 58, of Travis County, Texas has been charged with nine counts […]

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It was a close call for passengers and pilots at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on Saturday when a FedEx plane almost collided with a Southwest flight on the runway. According to Fedex, “FedEx Express Flight 1432 from Memphis, Tenn. to Austin, Texas safely landed after encountering an event just before landing at Austin Bergstrom International […]