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ABF Freight to Host Minneapolis-area Hiring Event

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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FORT SMITH, Ark., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ArcBest® (Nasdaq: ARCB), a leader in supply chain logistics, announced today that its less-than-truckload carrier, ABF Freight®, will host a two-day hiring event in the Minneapolis area on August 23 and 24, seeking candidates for full-time city drivers, participants in the company's driver development program, and full- and part-time forklift operators. The company is offering signing bonuses of $15,000 for full-time city drivers, $5,000 for full-time forklift operators and driver development program participants, and $1,000 signing bonuses for part-time forklift operators, available on the first day of employment.

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  • "There's never been a better time to join the ABF team," said Seth Runser, ABF Freight president.
  • On August 23 and August 24, ABF will host interested candidates from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at its service center, located at 2950 Lone Oak Circle, Eagan, MN, 55121.
  • ABF Freight is one of the nation's largest and most trusted less-than-truckload carriers, operating in both short- and long-haul markets across North America.
  • ABF employs more than 10,000 people across over 240 locations, and over 53 percent of ABF drivers have been employed with the company for more than 10 years.

ABF Freight to Host Brockton-Area Hiring Event

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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FORT SMITH, Ark., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ArcBest® (Nasdaq: ARCB), a leader in supply chain logistics, announced today that its less-than-truckload carrier, ABF Freight®, will host a hiring event in the Brockton area on August 17, seeking full-time city drivers and participants in the company's driver development program. The company is offering $10,000 signing bonuses for full-time city drivers, available on the first day of employment.

Key Points: 
  • FORT SMITH, Ark., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ArcBest (Nasdaq: ARCB), a leader in supply chain logistics, announced today that its less-than-truckload carrier, ABF Freight, will host a hiring event in the Brockton area on August 17, seeking full-time city drivers and participants in the company's driver development program.
  • "There's never been a better time to join the ABF team," said Seth Runser, ABF Freight president.
  • ABF Freight is one of the nation's largest and most trusted less-than-truckload carriers, operating in both short- and long-haul markets across North America.
  • For additional information about this hiring event, visit https://joinabf.com/hiring-event , or to view current job openings across the country visit jobs.abf.com .

DGAP-News: BIKE24 records strong international growth and has solidly navigated through the first six months of 2022

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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As a result, the total number of active customers also rose by +7% to 848 thousand.

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  • As a result, the total number of active customers also rose by +7% to 848 thousand.
  • With its inventories well stocked again, BIKE24 recorded significant growth of +12% in this category (+20% for Q2).
  • During the first half of the year, the Group thus generated sales of EUR 128.8 million in a continuously challenging environment and clouded consumer sentiment.
  • Due to the further worsening of the environment since the end of March 2022, management has revised the forecast for the ongoing fiscal year in July 2022.

People with Autoimmune Arthritis at Greater Risk of Severe COVID

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022
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The research showed a 103 per cent increased risk of ICU admission, 163 per cent increased risk of being placed on a ventilator and a 118 per cent increased risk of death.

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  • The research showed a 103 per cent increased risk of ICU admission, 163 per cent increased risk of being placed on a ventilator and a 118 per cent increased risk of death.
  • "It's concerning that the risk of mortality attributed to COVID goes up by 24 per cent for people living with autoimmune rheumatic diseases and the mortality risk for transplant recipients is five times greater than in the general population."
  • Arthritis Research Canada is the largest clinical arthritis research institution in North America.
  • Arthritis Research Canada is leading research aimed at arthritis prevention, early diagnosis, new and better treatment, and improved quality of life.

Evolent Health Named to Parity.org's Best Companies for Women to Advance List 2022

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Monday, August 1, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Evolent Health, Inc. (NYSE: EVH), a health care company that delivers proven clinical and administrative solutions to payers and providers, has been named to the Parity.Org Best Companies for Women to Advance™ List for 2022. The ParityLIST™ recognizes organizations that are creating a culture and conditions in which women can rise—through recruiting, promotion and compensation practices, leadership representation, and benefits and policies that collectively help companies achieve gender parity.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Evolent Health, Inc. (NYSE: EVH), a health care companythat delivers proven clinicalandadministrative solutionsto payers andproviders, has been named to the Parity.Org Best Companies for Women to AdvanceList for 2022.
  • The Best Companies for Women to Advance list is an initiative of Parity.org, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization focused on bringing gender equality to the highest levels of business.
  • Evolent Health (NYSE: EVH) delivers proven clinical and administrative solutions that improve whole-person health while making health care simpler and more affordable.
  • Learn more about how Evolent is changing the way health care is delivered by visiting evolenthealth.com .

EPES TRANSPORT SYSTEM DRIVERS RATIFY FIRST TEAMSTER CONTRACT

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Wednesday, July 27, 2022
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RICHMOND, Va., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Saturday, July 23 drivers at Epes Transport Systems in Chester, Va. came together to vote on their first contract. This came after less than seven months of negotiations following their vote to join Teamsters Local 322. The drivers made the decision to join the Teamsters after growing tired of the way that they were being treated on the job, with low wages and poor working conditions.

Key Points: 
  • RICHMOND, Va., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Saturday, July 23 drivers at Epes Transport Systems in Chester, Va. came together to vote on their first contract.
  • After not getting any response, a group of drivers contacted Local 322 Organizer Dwayne Johnson to seek help.
  • "Local 322 is happy to welcome our new union brothers and sisters from Epes Transport Systems," said Brian Peyton, Local 322 President.
  • He is now a shop steward at Epes Transport Systems, representing approximately 60 drivers under the new contract.

ABF Freight to Host Brooklyn-Area Hiring Event

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Thursday, July 21, 2022
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FORT SMITH, Ark., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ArcBest® (Nasdaq: ARCB), a leader in supply chain logistics, announced today that its less-than-truckload carrier, ABF Freight®, will host a two-day hiring event in Brooklyn on July 26-27, seeking full-time city drivers. The company is offering $15,000 signing bonuses for these positions, available on the first day of employment.

Key Points: 
  • FORT SMITH, Ark., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ArcBest (Nasdaq: ARCB), a leader in supply chain logistics, announced today that its less-than-truckload carrier, ABF Freight, will host a two-day hiring event in Brooklyn on July 26-27, seeking full-time city drivers.
  • "There's never been a better time to join the ABF team," said Seth Runser, ABF Freight president.
  • ABF Freight is one of the nation's largest and most trusted less-than-truckload carriers, operating in both short- and long-haul markets across North America.
  • For additional information about this hiring event, visit https://joinabf.com/hiring-event , or to view current job openings across the country visit jobs.abf.com .

DGAP-News: UMT AG continues 'buy-and-build' strategy with acquisition of MEXS Group and plans to strengthen personnel in this context

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Monday, July 18, 2022
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The acquisition of the MEXS Group from the previous shareholders Thomas Teufel and Cafer Tosun will take the form of a 100 percent takeover of the company's shares.

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  • The acquisition of the MEXS Group from the previous shareholders Thomas Teufel and Cafer Tosun will take the form of a 100 percent takeover of the company's shares.
  • The MEXS messaging platform is currently used as a corporate messenger by medium-sized companies and in the manufacturing industry.
  • And it is much more than just a messenger: The MEXS platform integrates communication into corporate workflows.
  • The MEXS platform offers a comprehensive portfolio of functions such as web telephony, chat groups and even a translation function.

Government of Canada takes a step toward making 10 days of paid sick leave a reality

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Friday, July 15, 2022
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However, as the pandemic has highlighted, too many Canadians have little or no access to paid sick leave.

Key Points: 
  • However, as the pandemic has highlighted, too many Canadians have little or no access to paid sick leave.
  • This bill amends Part III of the Canada Labour Code to provide 10 days of paid sick leave to federally regulated private sector workers.
  • Today, the Minister of Labour, Seamus O'Regan Jr., announced that the Government of Canada hasreached an important milestonein the process to make 10 days of paid sick leave a reality.
  • The draft regulations that will support implementation of paid sick leave are now available online for comment in Part I of the Canada Gazette.

ABF Freight to Host Dayton-Area Hiring Event

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Thursday, July 14, 2022
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FORT SMITH, Ark. , July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ArcBest® (Nasdaq: ARCB), a leader in supply chain logistics, announced today that its less-than-truckload carrier, ABF Freight®, will host a two-day hiring event in Dayton, Ohio, on July 19-20, seeking full-time road drivers, participants in the company's road driver development program, and full- and part-time forklift operators. The company is offering $10,000 signing bonuses for full-time road drivers, $5,000 hiring bonus for driver development program participants and full-time forklift operators, and $250 signing bonuses for part-time forklift operators.

Key Points: 
  • "There's never been a better time to join the ABF team," said Seth Runser, ABF Freight president.
  • ABF Freight is one of the nation's largest and most trusted less-than-truckload carriers, operating in both short- and long-haul markets across North America.
  • ABF employs more than 10,000 people across over 240 locations, and over 53 percent of ABF drivers have been employed with the company for more than 10 years.
  • For additional information about this hiring event, visit https://joinabf.com/hiring-event , or to view current job openings across the country visit jobs.abf.com .