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Article: Merrill Lynch protests Teamsters' tactics in a labor dispute. (International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Pony Express Courier contract)
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- The Bond Buyer
- Article date:
- June 21, 1994
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WASHINGTON - Call it the case of the pot calling the kettle black.
The Teamsters union, long known for its won run-ins with federal and state authorities as well as a bushel of troubles, has embarked on aa nationwide campaign agaisnt Merrill Lynch & Co. over a labor dispute, using allegations and assertions about the firm's bond business.
The Teamsters have sent letters to more than 100 cities and all 50 states bringing to their attention Merrill Lynch's connection with Pony Express Courier Corp. and publicizing the underwriter's cotroversies.
The union is trying to force Merrill Lynch to bargain a contract for Pony Express Courier Corp., a ...