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The Boeing workers union is calling on the new CEO to “make a real commitment” to end the strike

Allison Lampert and David Shepardson | Reuters Striking Boeing machinists lose health insurance A massive machinists' strike at Boeing has entered its third week and nearly 33,000 workers have lost their health insurance. Fox-Seattle Boeing's largest union on Tuesday called on new CEO Kelly Ortberg to become more involved in collective bargaining to end the […]

By Andrew Jack

October 3, 2024October 3, 2024

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The port strike should be resolved “fairly and quickly,” the White House says

Consumers can expect higher prices and reduced supply due to longshoremen's strikes If about 45,000 union workers strike at 36 ports from Boston to Houston, consumers will feel the impact. President Joe Biden and his administration have signaled to both sides in the high-risk longshoremen's strike that they need to resolve things “fairly and quickly,” […]

By Andrew Jack

October 1, 2024October 1, 2024

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Longshoremen strike at the Port of New York, New Jersey and elsewhere

2 minute read Video: We take you behind the scenes of Port Newark New Jersey’s ports — among the busiest in the U.S. — are facing a pivotal moment that requires innovation and collaboration along a complex supply chain Longshoremen at ports from Maine to New Jersey to Texas went on strike Tuesday for the […]

By Andrew Jack

October 1, 2024October 1, 2024

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What to Expect in 2024 Port Closure Strike: Shipping Delays on Holidays

Consumers face higher prices and reduced supply if dock workers go on strike If about 45,000 union workers strike at 36 ports from Boston to Houston, consumers will feel the impact. About 45,000 union members could walk out of work at seaports on the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts on Oct. 1, cutting off key […]

By Andrew Jack

October 1, 2024October 1, 2024

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The ports of New York and New Jersey are preparing for a longshoremen's strike on Tuesday

3 minute read Video: We take you behind the scenes of Port Newark New Jersey’s ports — among the busiest in the U.S. — are facing a pivotal moment that requires innovation and collaboration along a complex supply chain An overnight strike by unionized longshoremen on the East Coast is very likely, senior state officials […]

By Andrew Jack

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024