January 10, 2025 Port union credits Trump for averting a strike. It may shape future labor talks The success of the International Longshoremen’s Association in winning Trump’s support for its anti-automation battle could be instructive for unions facing contract renewals during his term. BY Reuters A tentative labor deal forestalled potentially damaging trade disruptions at three … Continue reading Port union credits Trump for averting a strike. It may shape future labor talks
January 01, 2025 Ski patrol strike for higher wages snarls the country’s largest ski resort Nearly 200 ski patrol and safety workers are on strike over demands for higher pay at Park City Mountain Resort. This week is the busiest ski week of the year. BY Reuters Holiday skiers at Utah’s Park City, the biggest … Continue reading Ski patrol strike for higher wages snarls the country’s largest ski resort
December 24, 2024 Starbucks strike will expand to over 300 U.S. stores on Christmas Eve The Christmas Eve strike on Tuesday was projected to be the largest ever at Starbucks. BY Reuters A strike at Starbucks will expand to over 300 U.S. stores on Tuesday, with more than 5,000 workers expected to walk off the job … Continue reading Starbucks strike will expand to over 300 U.S. stores on Christmas Eve
Workers United, which has a bargaining delegation that represents workers at 525 Starbucks stores in the U.S., said the coffee giant has yet to bring a comprehensive economic package to the table. BY Reuters The workers’ union representing more than 10,000 Starbucks baristas said they have authorized a potential strike, ahead of this year’s final round … Continue reading Starbucks union authorizes a potential strike ahead of talks
The walkout on Black Friday, which starts one of the biggest shopping weekends of the year, was repeated at Amazon warehouses in other countries. BY Associated Press Amazon staff in India have joined strike action calling for better wages and working conditions as the company prepares for one of the busiest shopping periods of the year. … Continue reading Amazon workers in India join Black Friday strike
November 15, 2024 55,000 Canadian postal service workers go on strike Canada Post says shutting down facilities will affect its national network, with processing and delivery of mail possibly needing time to return to normal once the strike is over. BY Associated Press Workers at Canada’s national postal service are on strike after failing to reach … Continue reading 55,000 Canadian postal service workers go on strike
November 12, 2024 New York Times Tech Guild workers end strike, but negotiations will continue More than 600 tech workers of the NYT had gone on a strike amid stalled contract negotiations over pay and job security, planning daily protests during the crucial election day period. BY Reuters The New York Times Tech Guild is ending … Continue reading New York Times Tech Guild workers end strike, but negotiations will continue
October 23, 2024 Boeing reports $6 billion quarterly loss amid a crippling strike CEO Kelly Ortberg said Boeing needs ‘a fundamental culture change in the company.’ BY Associated Press Boeing reported a loss of more than $6 billion in the third quarter and immediately turned its attention to union workers who will vote Wednesday whether to … Continue reading Boeing reports $6 billion quarterly loss amid a crippling strike
October 14, 2024 17,000 jobs will be cut at Boeing as monthslong strike continues The layoffs will affect 10% of Boeing’s global workforce. BY Reuters Boeing will cut 17,000 jobs—10% of its global workforce—delay first deliveries of its 777X jet by a year and record $5 billion in losses in the third quarter, as the U.S. … Continue reading 17,000 jobs will be cut at Boeing as monthslong strike continues
October 04, 2024 Dockworkers’ union suspends port strike until mid-January The temporary end to the strike came after the International Longshoremen’s Association and the U.S. Maritime Alliance reached a tentative agreement on wages. BY Associated Press The union representing 45,000 striking U.S. dockworkers at East and Gulf coast ports reached a deal Thursday to suspend a … Continue reading Dockworkers’ union suspends port strike until mid-January
