Big trucking company Yellow went bankrupt! Many workers lost their jobs suddenly. The Teamsters union, which represents many of these workers, is upset.
They think Yellow didn't give enough warning before the layoffs. A court case happened, and the judge didn't fully agree with the workers.
The union plans to appeal the court's decision.
- Yellow spent $168 million on lawyers and other fees after bankruptcy.
- Around 22,000 workers lost their jobs.
- The union says Yellow should have given 60 days' notice, but the court said maybe only 14 days.
- A smaller group of workers got a $12.3 million settlement.
| Fact | Number |
|---|---|
| Money spent on legal fees | $168 million |
| Workers who lost jobs | ~22,000 |
| Settlement amount | $12.3 million |
