6.13.2006

Yellow Transportation's Uniform Policy

On June 7th, 2006, Tyson Johnson, Co-Chairman of the Teamsters National Freight Industry Negotiating Committee (TNFINC) issued a temporary position regarding the wearing of the heavy uniform shirt Yellow has required of certain employees to be worn while on the job.

Johnson has stated, "If the temperature goes beyond 90 degrees, the membership will not be required to wear the heavy uniform shirt (any shirt other than the polo shirt). In addition he advised membership not to sign any type of form or acknowledgement for receipt of uniforms in conjuction with vendor liability.

TNFINC is taking this position, as this becomes a health issue and the possibility of a heat stroke during the summer months. The memo directs the membership to telephone the National Freight Division at 202.624.8761 should they encounter any disciplinary action as a result of the memorandum.

6.02.2006

YRC WORLDWIDE UPGRADES AND INTEGRATES EMPLOYEE SCREENING

YRC hardwires background checks into the employee lifecycle...

YRC Worldwide, formerly known as Yellow Roadway Corporation, has successfully implemented Taleo Verify™. Powered by Verified Person, the industry's most advanced source for employee screening and offered by Taleo Corporation (NASDAQ: TLEO), the leading provider of talent management solutions, Taleo Verify can be used for pre-employment searches of public and private information as well as ongoing scans for new criminal infractions that raise red flags.

"We plan to conduct nearly 20,000 background checks this year alone," said Mike Hofer, HR Project Manager, YRC Worldwide. "With this level of volume, we need a solution with scope and speed from a provider who passes the cost-savings generated by efficiencies to customers."

Taleo Verify is completely integrated with Taleo Enterprise, enabling YRC to hardwire background checks into the employee lifecycle. Taleo taps Verified Person's comprehensive database and expansive court runner network to deliver turnaround times that are 40 percent faster than the industry average, drive down costs and increase accuracy, specifically reducing frustrating false positives and negatives that breed negligence lawsuits.

"Interesting times call for innovative solutions," said Tal Moise, CEO of Verified Person. "With Taleo Verify, YRC executives can rest assured they are using the latest employee screening tools available in the marketplace today to mitigate risk." Source: http://www.taleo.com/