Majority of Allied Teamsters Authorize Strikes If Contracts Voided

Thousands of Members Stand United to Fight Allied Holdings, Inc.

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- Nearly 3,700 Teamster members working for Allied Holdings, Inc. in the United States have overwhelmingly authorized a strike in the event that bankruptcy court allows the vehicle-hauling company to reject its labor contract. Allied, the largest motor carrier in North America specializing in the delivery of automobiles and light trucks, distributes new vehicles for the "Big Three" automakers, import manufacturers, thousands of local auto dealerships and rental car companies.

"Allied's management should not expect our members to pay for their mistakes," said Teamsters General President James P. Hoffa. "Our members' priority is to protect their families."

Teamster drivers, yard personnel and maintenance employees perform skilled and dedicated professional service in a physically demanding, time-sensitive industry.

Between June 13 and 20, members working at Allied at jurisdictions including, Local 25 in Boston; Local 41 in Kansas City, Missouri; Local 63 in Covina, California; Local 79 in Tampa, Florida; Local 120 in St. Paul, Minnesota; Local 312 in Chester, Pennsylvania; Local 364 in South Bend, Indiana; Local 385 in Orlando, Florida; Local 414 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana; Local 449 in Buffalo, New York; Local 509 in Cayce, South Carolina; Local 20 in Toledo, Ohio; Local 5 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Local 512 in Jacksonville, Florida; Local 528 in Atlanta; Local 745 in Dallas and Local 710 in Chicago attended specially-called meetings.

Members at the meetings showed overwhelming support for a resolution authorizing strike action if Allied uses the bankruptcy court to reject and void Allied's participation in the National Master Automobile Transporters Agreement (NMATA) and Supplements. These authorizations follow the similar support received from the members of Local 332 in Flint, Michigan on June 4.

"We are working with our members and stand solid and united to protect the contract," said Fred Zuckerman, Director of the Teamsters Carhaul Division.

Founded in 1903, the Teamsters Union represents more than 1.4 million hardworking men and women in the United States and Canada.