MEMPHIS, Tennessee, May 18 (TNSpp) -- The Air Line Pilots Association International issued the following news release on May 17, 2023: FedEx Express pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA), have voted overwhelmingly in support of a strike if necessary. With over 97 percent of members participating, 99 percent of FedEx pilots authorized union leaders to call a strike, if needed, to achieve a new contractual agreement with FedEx. The pilots' contract became amendable   more

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release and letter: Following Rite Aid, Walgreens, and CVS Pharmacy announcing that they plan to become certified to dispense the chemical abortion drug mifepristone, Reps. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) and Chris Smith (R-NJ) led 36 House Republicans in a letter calling on the companies to protect the health and safety of women and unborn children. In the letter, the members write: "We are deeply disappointed by your  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 (TNScapv) -- Rep. Mike Collins, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on May 15, 2023: Representative Mike Collins' (R-Ga.) H.R. 1818, the Aviation Workforce Development Act is gaining momentum in Congress. Today, Collins announced that Senators Tim Scott of South Carolina and Maria Cantwell of Washington introduced companion legislation in the United States Senate. "The Aviation Workforce Development Act is a commonsense proposal to give Americans who want to pursue   more

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, May 15 (TNSrpt) -- FedEx issued the following news release: * * * EV adoption will support the company's goal in achieving carbon neutral operations by 2040 * * * FedEx Express (FedEx), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and one of the world's largest express transportation companies, announced the addition of electric vehicles (EVs) to its fleet in Malaysia, as part of continuing efforts to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainable logistics. The firs  more

MANILA, Philippines, May 18 -- FedEx issued the following news release: FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and one of the world's largest express transportation companies, recently launched its one-stop shop logistics solutions for dangerous goods for local businesses in Cebu. Customers can now enjoy greater convenience in shipping over 2,200 types of dangerous goods from class 1 to 9 such as paints, perfumes, bleaches and electronic devices with lithium batteries to oversea  more

GUANGZHOU, China, May 19 -- FedEx issued the following news release: FedEx Express (FedEx), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) and one of the world's largest express transportation companies, recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Guangzhou Municipal Government, forming an in-depth strategic collaboration. Under the MOU, FedEx and the Guangzhou Municipal Government will fully cooperate on customs clearance, cross-border e-commerce, and the establishment of South China Op  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, May 18 -- FedEx issued the following news release: FedEx remains focused on providing world class service to our customers. While strike authorization votes are a common tactic for labor organizations during Railway Labor Act negotiations, strikes are only possible with the express permission of the National Mediation Board. They can only occur after the parties have passed through multiple legally mandated steps, and only when other safeguards, such as Presidential or Con  more

OSHKOSH, Wisconsin, May 18 (TNSconf) -- The Experimental Aircraft Association issued the following news release: The many facets of aviation used for the public benefit will be highlighted as part of EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2023, which takes place July 24-30 at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh. This year's event marks the Experimental Aircraft Association's 70th fly-in convention, as the event traditionally draws visitors from more than 80 nations. While elements of public benefit flying wil  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release on May 15, 2023: U.S. Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) introduced the Aviation Workforce Development Act. This legislation extends eligible expenses for 529 plans, allowing them to be used to pay for FAA-certified flight and aviation maintenance programs. As record numbers of air travelers visit South Carolina each year, the Aviation Workforce Development Act will open up more oppor  more

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release and letter: Following Rite Aid, Walgreens, and CVS Pharmacy announcing that they plan to become certified to dispense the chemical abortion drug mifepristone, Congressman Bruce Westerman joined Reps. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA), Chris Smith (R-NJ) and 35 House Republicans in a letter calling on the companies to protect the health and safety of women and unborn children. In the letter, the members write:  more