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Strike
At issue in the longshoremen's strike: How much automation is appropriate at ports?
by
Matt Levin
Oct 1, 2024
Automation at U.S. ports on the East and Gulf Coasts tends to lag behind that at the West Coast, Asian and European ports.
Longshoremen's strike nears, portending wide impact on goods
Sep 30, 2024
Ports slowdowns on the East Coast and Gulf of Mexico could mean delays for manufacturers, grocery stores and holiday retailers.
A dockworkers strike is days away. What would it mean for the economy?
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
and Alex Schroeder
Sep 26, 2024
The deadline for negotiations between the union representing dockworkers and the ports is next week.
Boeing strike will be felt throughout the aviation industry
Sep 13, 2024
This strike of more than 30,000 workers comes at a time when Boeing’s already not meeting production goals. And it will also slow the making of everything that goes inside planes, as well.
Striking hotel workers want a return to daily room cleaning
Sep 3, 2024
During the pandemic, some hotels cut back on services like housekeeping. Workers on strike say it’s time to bring them back.
After a judge paused the University of California strike, questions about "no strike" provisions remain
Jun 14, 2024
The UC system argues that the strikes violated the union contract's "no strike" provision. But workers may have the right to violate no strike agreements in certain cases.
Last year's successful strikes may prompt more labor actions in 2024
by
Justin Ho
Jan 15, 2024
Workers were watching as strikers won concessions from Hollywood studios and Detroit automakers.
For public good, not for profit.
Will labor unions maintain their momentum in 2024?
by
Henry Epp
Dec 28, 2023
Unions are more visible and vocal than they've been in decades. If the labor market remains tight, they'll have negotiating leverage.
For some striking workers, small can be mighty
Sep 14, 2023
The United Auto Workers may focus its actions on specific plants, instead of organizing a broad work stoppage, if contract negotiations fail.
United Auto Workers strike would hit the Upper Midwest hard
by
Henry Epp
Sep 11, 2023
Contracts with Ford, GM and Stellantis all end at the end of Thursday, and the president of the United Auto Workers union has made clear that members are prepared to strike.