FEDEX's Smith: "I don't think we're in a recession"

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07-22-2008, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DLax85

FedEx's Smith: "I don't think we're in a recession."

Well, most economists seem to agree with him, I trust them way more than I trust CNN and MSNBC or Fox for sure...

07-22-2008, 04:36 PM

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Yes...and didn't one of Fred's college professors tell him "FEDEX will never work.....?"

07-22-2008, 04:55 PM

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Its only a recession if you participate in it !

07-22-2008, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by iarapilot

Yea, but if he is going to work for McCain, he cant say we are in a recession without McCains approval.

Exactly...he's more than just a CEO these days...when he speaks many are listening.

03-03-2009, 10:10 AM

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03-03-2009, 10:32 AM

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Ya might want to check the date on that article.

03-03-2009, 10:43 AM

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Ya might want to check the date on that article.

"Whine...be jealous and throw all the rocks you want..........bottom line is, he's right. The turn around has already begun......you just don't see the numbers for 6 mos......(nature of the reporting cycle). 777 bid in Oct......hiring MAY-JUNE.......you heard it here first."

just over 6 months ago.

03-03-2009, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Worldguy

Hmmmmnnn I hope your right. The pay raises that are traditionally posted on the first week of March for the hourly employees, did not post this year.

Myself, I am glad that the pilots have a union contract. I just hope that when push comes to shove for us to join the Teamsters, you will have our backs.