More than 500 drivers at United States Postal Service contractor 10 Roads Express (CCJ Top 250, No. 44) went on strike Tuesday.
Striking workers include Teamsters drivers across eight states who accuse the company of unfair labor practices and refusing to bargain in good faith. Based in Carter Lake, Iowa, 10 Roads Express is one of the largest contractors for the USPS. Drivers there kicked off a unionization campaign in 2023.
"Our members have had enough. They are on strike because 10 Roads Express refuses to offer a contract that recognizes our hard work and the essential service we provide," said John A. Murphy, director of the Teamsters Freight Division. "This greedy company is responsible for shutting down its operations because it can't stomach coming back to the table with a fair and serious offer for workers."
CCJ reached out to 10 Road Express Tuesday for comment but did not receive a reply.
The 500 striking workers represent just under 20% of 10 Roads' more than 2.600 driver count, according to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration data.
"We move the mail safely and on time, but 10 Roads Express is not treating us with the fairness and respect we deserve," said Keith Damguard, a nine-year driver at 10 Roads Express in Omaha and a member of Teamsters Local 554. "We're done with the unfair treatment from a company that takes millions from USPS while leaving workers behind. We will not accept anything less than what we have earned and deserve."
