Dockworkers from Maine to Texas are now on strike
Oct 1, 2024

Dockworkers from Maine to Texas are now on strike

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The strike is impacting shipments of things like fresh food, cars and machinery.

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Ports on the East Coast go on strike

Dockworkers, represented by the International Longshoremen’s Association, are now on strike. They reportedly are demanding a 77% raise over six years and want to keep their jobs of loading and unloading ships from being automated. We’ll hear the latest.

A potential CVS breakup

CVS — which has gone from a pharmacy chain, to pharmacies plus health insurer, drug benefits manager and an operator of clinics — is considering breaking itself up, according to multiple published reports this morning. The news comes as the company has struggled, in particular with its Medicare Advantage business.

China, the U.S., tariffs and more

Despite ongoing economic and geopolitical tensions, the U.S. and China get together every few months for talks about the mechanics of their economic relationship. The Economic Working Group started convening a year ago and met just over a week ago too. leading the U.S. side was Jay Shambaugh, Under Secretary for International Affairs at the U.S. Treasury Department. We check in with him.

The team

Leanna Byrne Host, BBC
Kelly Silvera Executive Producer
Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer
Alex Schroeder Producer
Erika Soderstrom Producer
Ariana Rosas Producer
Nic Perez Director/Producer
Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer
John Bruington Media Producer
Jesson Duller Media Producer
Brian Allison Technical Director
James Graham Producer, BBC
Jo Critcher Producer, BBC
Naomi Rainey Producer, BBC