Economy Oct 03 Dockworkers’ union suspends strike until Jan. 15 to allow time for new contract negotiations The union representing 45,000 striking U.S. dockworkers at East and Gulf coast ports has reached a deal to suspend a three-day strike until Jan. 15 to provide time to negotiate a new contract.
Nation Oct 01 Why dockworkers may have the negotiating advantage in standoff with port operators Organized labor enjoys rising public support and has achieved a string of recent victories in other industries, with the backing of the pro-union administration of President Joe Biden.
Nation Oct 01 Dockworkers go on strike for first time in decades causing concern for holiday supply chain stoppages Dockworkers at ports from Maine to Texas have started walking picket lines in a strike over wages and automation that could reignite inflation and cause shortages of goods if it goes on more than a few weeks.
Economy Sep 30 Talks make progress between Eastern and Gulf ports and dockworkers as strike looms The union for 45,000 dockworkers and the group representing the ports have exchanged wage offers, leaving a ray of hope that a deal can be reached without a major work stoppage.
Politics Sep 18 Teamsters union rebuffs both Trump and Harris, declining to endorse either for president “Unfortunately, neither major candidate was able to make serious commitments to our union to ensure the interests of working people are always put before Big Business,” Teamsters President Sean M. O’Brien said in a statement.
Nation Sep 18 Dockworkers threaten to strike at key U.S. ports over automation and pay Determined to thwart the automating of their jobs, about 45,000 dockworkers along the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts are threatening to strike on Oct. 1.
Nation Aug 21 By building new lower-cost pickups and a commercial van, Ford seeks to shift electric vehicle strategy The company says all will cost less, have longer range and be profitable within a year of reaching showrooms. Ford, which is losing millions on its current EVs, gave few details about the new products.
Politics Aug 13 Trump and Musk discussed firing striking workers. The UAW is now seeking an NLRB investigation During a discussion about government spending, former President Donald Trump praised Elon Musk for firing workers who went on strike.
Nation Jul 31 NHTSA decides 50 million air bag inflators are dangerous, moving closer to huge recall Despite opposition from automakers, U.S. auto safety regulators say they stand by a conclusion that more than 50 million air bag inflators are dangerous and should not be in use, taking another step toward a massive recall.
Politics Jul 31 UAW endorses Harris, adding blue-collar backing in industrial states to her campaign The United Auto Workers on Wednesday endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president, giving her union firepower for the likely contest this November against Republican Donald Trump.