labor News Updates

Government, Business, Equipment

VW Proposes 10% Pay Cut in Effort to Avoid Factory Closures

Arne Meiswinkel, the automaker鈥檚 chief negotiator, said the plan includes a 10% pay cut and revised bonus system. The measures aim to strengthen the VW brand.

October 30, 2024
Government, Business, TCA

Dockworkers at East Coast Ports to Resume Negotiations

The union representing dockworkers in East Coast ports is set to return to the bargaining table next month, part of an arrangement reached after a three-day strike was suspended Oct. 3.

October 28, 2024
Government, Business

US Dockworkers Agree to Resume Work, Ending 3-Day Strike

Ports are reopening Oct. 4, and the ILA and USMX will restart negotiations on a long-term agreement, which will include a pay increase of about 62%.

October 3, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Why Biden Says He Won't Invoke Taft-Hartley in Port Strike

According to the Congressional Research Service, about half the time that presidents have invoked Section 206 of Taft-Hartley, the parties worked out their differences.

October 2, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Farmers Brace for Supply Chain Delays as Dock Strike Begins

Growers already have been struggling with declining farm incomes because of high input costs, global competition and low commodity prices.

September 30, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Biden Administration in Talks to Prevent Dockworker Strike

Pete Buttigieg, Julie Su and Lael Brainard are reportedly urging the United States Maritime Alliance to get to the bargaining table.

September 27, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Montreal Port Workers Set to Strike Over Wage Dispute

The union, which represents 1,200 dockworkers, gave 72-hour strike notice on Sept. 27 to the Maritime Employers Association.

September 27, 2024
Business, Logistics

US Ports Surge as Retailers Front-Load Holiday Shipments

U.S. ports reported strong results amid efforts in August to move cargo ahead of the holiday shipping season and a potential strike.

September 26, 2024
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

Vancouver Port Strike Disrupts Grain Shipments at Harvest

Grain workers at Canada鈥檚 largest port went on strike Sept. 24 over a dispute regarding hours and pay, creating what an industry association called a 鈥渄evastating鈥 situation for farmers.

September 24, 2024
Government, Business, Logistics

Canadian Rail Operations Back on Track After Work Stoppage

Canadian railway operations have resumed after a brief work stoppage, following government intervention in an ongoing labor dispute.

August 29, 2024