Economy Aug 04 Thousands of Boeing workers who build fighter jets just went on strike By Cathy Bussewitz, Associated Press
Nation May 16 WATCH: Gov. Phil Murphy reacts to NJ Transit strike NJ Transit CEO Kris Kolluri appeared Friday alongside Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy at a news conference. They said they got close to what the union was seeking on wages but raised concerns about the longer-term fiscal health of the transit… By Bruce Shipkowski, Associated Press
Nation Oct 01 Watch 6:07 What’s behind the dockworkers strike and what it means for U.S. consumers Tens of thousands of dockworkers along the East and Gulf coasts are on strike, freezing operations at ports that handle about half of all U.S. imports and exports. Analysts estimate the work stoppage by the International Longshoremen’s Association could trigger… By William Brangham, Jackson Hudgins
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. By Tom Krisher, Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Tassanee Vejpongsa, Associated Press
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. By Tom Krisher, Tassanee Vejpongsa, Associated Press
Sep 30 Talks make progress between Eastern and Gulf ports and dockworkers as strike looms By Tom Krisher, Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Sep 06 WATCH: Biden announces order prioritizing grants for projects that offer better wages and benefits By Josh Boak, Matt Brown, Associated Press President Joe Biden on Friday signed an executive order for federal grants that will prioritize projects with labor agreements, wage standards, and benefits such as access to child care and apprenticeship programs… Continue reading
Aug 19 WATCH: UAW’s Shawn Fain speaks at the Democratic National Convention, revealing ‘Trump is a scab’ T-shirt By Associated Press United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain called Kamala Harris a “fighter” for the working class and denounced Donald Trump as a “scab,” a term that applies to workers who cross picket lines and defy union actions. Continue reading
Aug 19 WATCH: Union leaders speak at 2024 Democratic National Convention By Associated Press Liz Shuler, head of the AFL-CIO, said that Trump’s plans were “a CEO’s dream, but a worker’s nightmare.”… Continue reading
Jul 15 WATCH: Teamsters president Sean O’Brien speaks at Republican National Convention By Trey Brannon In his speech, he said the American worker is being taken for granted. Continue reading