Nonunionized carriers like CNF (nyse: CNF - news - people ) are picking off business with a lower-cost and more flexible work force.

FORBES: Meet the Freight Fairy

"Firms are doing this to be flexible and regulate their labor force because there just isn't as much work anymore, " said James G.

CNN: For jobless lawyers, plan B includes good works

That seems to be the plan Wal-Mart Stores is undertaking as it unveils its new plan for a flexible workforce--one that will force store employees to adhere to a work schedule that bends to the demands of customer shopping habits.

FORBES: Magazine Article