#dockworkers-strike
#dockworkers-strike

US news

The president could invoke a 1947 law to try to suspend the dockworkers' strike. Here's how.

President Biden is urged to invoke the Taft-Hartley Act to end a dockworkers strike affecting 36 U.S. ports. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Digital life

Opinion | This Perfect Storm of a Port Strike Could Have Been Avoided

The dockworkers' strike threatens supply chains and could escalate inflation ahead of elections, highlighting systemic issues in the shipping industry. [ more ]

time.com

Left-wing politics

Massive Dockworkers Strike to Ripple Through U.S. Economy: What to Know

A major dockworkers' strike on the U.S. East and Gulf coasts could significantly impact the economy and political landscape ahead of the election. [ more ]

Fast Company

Left-wing politics

Dockworkers strike is set to begin at midnight

U.S. dockworkers are set to strike, threatening major disruptions in supply chains and increasing prices for consumers. [ more ]

Advocate.com

9 hours ago

Miscellaneous

Pete Buttigieg among cabinet members credited for role in reopening ports after dockworker strike

Secretary Buttigieg brokered a crucial agreement that resolved a major dockworker strike, ensuring ports reopen and essential goods flow post-Hurricane Helene. [ more ]

Boston.com

US news

The president could invoke a 1947 law to try to suspend the dockworkers' strike. Here's how.

President Biden is urged to invoke the Taft-Hartley Act to end a dockworkers strike affecting 36 U.S. ports. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Digital life

Opinion | This Perfect Storm of a Port Strike Could Have Been Avoided

The dockworkers' strike threatens supply chains and could escalate inflation ahead of elections, highlighting systemic issues in the shipping industry. [ more ]

time.com

Left-wing politics

Massive Dockworkers Strike to Ripple Through U.S. Economy: What to Know

A major dockworkers' strike on the U.S. East and Gulf coasts could significantly impact the economy and political landscape ahead of the election. [ more ]

Fast Company

Left-wing politics

Dockworkers strike is set to begin at midnight

U.S. dockworkers are set to strike, threatening major disruptions in supply chains and increasing prices for consumers. [ more ]

morelabor-relations

www.nytimes.com

15 hours ago

Digital life

For Savannah, It's Not Just a Port. It's an Economy.

Savannah's economic significance is highlighted by its role as a major ocean cargo complex, essential for regional trade and industry. [ more ]

#automation

Fast Company

20 hours ago

Miscellaneous

The dockworkers' strike is suspended, but automation remains a sticking point for unions

Dockworkers' strike over contract disputes highlights concerns over automation and its potential to replace jobs.

Recent agreements include a 62% wage increase but leave automation issues unresolved. [ more ]

www.npr.org

23 hours ago

US news

Dockworkers suspend strike. And, Tyre Nichols' family applauds trial verdict

Dockworkers ended their strike after agreeing on a 62% wage increase, with automation being the central issue for future negotiations. [ more ]

www.dw.com

Miscellaneous

US dockworkers end strike after tentative pay deal DW 10/04/2024

US dockworkers ended their strike after reaching a tentative agreement on a 62% wage increase over six years amidst unresolved concerns over job losses from automation. [ more ]

Brooklyn Eagle

Miscellaneous

The US could see shortages and higher retail prices if a dockworkers strike drags on

The dockworkers' strike poses a significant risk to the U.S. supply chain, especially during the critical holiday shopping season. [ more ]

Boston.com

Business

Dockworkers' strike could push up prices and cause shortages if it lasts for weeks

Dockworkers across 36 eastern U.S. ports are striking for wages and against automation, marking their first strike in decades. [ more ]

Entrepreneur

NYC real estate

Port Strike: Dockworkers Union Members Call for Higher Pay | Entrepreneur

Over 45,000 dockworkers strike for higher pay and job security amidst automation threats, impacting U.S. sea imports significantly. [ more ]

Fast Company

20 hours ago

Miscellaneous

The dockworkers' strike is suspended, but automation remains a sticking point for unions

Dockworkers' strike over contract disputes highlights concerns over automation and its potential to replace jobs.

Recent agreements include a 62% wage increase but leave automation issues unresolved. [ more ]

www.npr.org

23 hours ago

US news

Dockworkers suspend strike. And, Tyre Nichols' family applauds trial verdict

Dockworkers ended their strike after agreeing on a 62% wage increase, with automation being the central issue for future negotiations. [ more ]

www.dw.com

Miscellaneous

US dockworkers end strike after tentative pay deal DW 10/04/2024

US dockworkers ended their strike after reaching a tentative agreement on a 62% wage increase over six years amidst unresolved concerns over job losses from automation. [ more ]

Brooklyn Eagle

Miscellaneous

The US could see shortages and higher retail prices if a dockworkers strike drags on

The dockworkers' strike poses a significant risk to the U.S. supply chain, especially during the critical holiday shopping season. [ more ]

Boston.com

Business

Dockworkers' strike could push up prices and cause shortages if it lasts for weeks

Dockworkers across 36 eastern U.S. ports are striking for wages and against automation, marking their first strike in decades. [ more ]

Entrepreneur

NYC real estate

Port Strike: Dockworkers Union Members Call for Higher Pay | Entrepreneur

Over 45,000 dockworkers strike for higher pay and job security amidst automation threats, impacting U.S. sea imports significantly. [ more ]

moreautomation

#labor-negotiations

www.npr.org

US news

Ports' strike ends, as dockworkers reach agreement on wages

The dockworkers' strike was called off after reaching a wage agreement and extending contracts until January 2025. [ more ]

www.eastbaytimes.com

East Bay (California)

Dockworkers' union suspend strike until Jan. 15 to allow time to negotiate new contract

The dockworkers' strike was suspended to allow for contract negotiations, addressing concerns about potential shipping disruptions during the holiday season. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

1 week ago

Business

US ports are threatened with strikes in election-season jolt

Supply chain disruptions from a dockworkers' strike could cost the U.S. economy billions and impact consumer goods just ahead of elections. [ more ]

www.npr.org

US news

Ports' strike ends, as dockworkers reach agreement on wages

The dockworkers' strike was called off after reaching a wage agreement and extending contracts until January 2025. [ more ]

www.eastbaytimes.com

East Bay (California)

Dockworkers' union suspend strike until Jan. 15 to allow time to negotiate new contract

The dockworkers' strike was suspended to allow for contract negotiations, addressing concerns about potential shipping disruptions during the holiday season. [ more ]

www.mercurynews.com

1 week ago

Business

US ports are threatened with strikes in election-season jolt

Supply chain disruptions from a dockworkers' strike could cost the U.S. economy billions and impact consumer goods just ahead of elections. [ more ]

morelabor-negotiations

#supply-chain

www.npr.org

Arts

Why bananas may become one of the first casualties of the dockworkers strike

Bananas could be significantly affected by the ongoing dockworkers' strike, disrupting imports and potentially affecting availability for consumers. [ more ]

Fortune

Miscellaneous

Here's what's impacted as the dockworker strike halts US ports

The dockworkers' strike has disrupted U.S. ports, threatening the economy and goods supply significantly. [ more ]

Business Insider

Miscellaneous

There's already a queue of cargo ships backing up at US ports

The dockworkers' strike is disrupting international maritime trade in the Eastern US, causing significant delays in cargo flow and subsequent revenue losses. [ more ]

Fast Company

Privacy professionals

The U.S. dockworkers strike could be 'debilitating' to this sector

European automakers may face severe supply chain disruptions due to a dockworkers strike affecting major U.S. ports. [ more ]

Business Insider

Tech industry

Dockworkers strike could compound supply-chain problems for Boeing and Airbus

Boeing and Airbus are at risk of supply chain disruptions due to large-scale dockworkers' strikes affecting critical component shipments. [ more ]

time.com

Business

From Shoes to Alcohol, These Products Will Be Impacted by the Dockworkers' Strike

The U.S. dockworkers' strike could disrupt the supply chain, risking shortages of essential goods and costing the economy billions daily. [ more ]

www.npr.org

Arts

Why bananas may become one of the first casualties of the dockworkers strike

Bananas could be significantly affected by the ongoing dockworkers' strike, disrupting imports and potentially affecting availability for consumers. [ more ]

Fortune

Miscellaneous

Here's what's impacted as the dockworker strike halts US ports

The dockworkers' strike has disrupted U.S. ports, threatening the economy and goods supply significantly. [ more ]

Business Insider

Miscellaneous

There's already a queue of cargo ships backing up at US ports

The dockworkers' strike is disrupting international maritime trade in the Eastern US, causing significant delays in cargo flow and subsequent revenue losses. [ more ]

Fast Company

Privacy professionals

The U.S. dockworkers strike could be 'debilitating' to this sector

European automakers may face severe supply chain disruptions due to a dockworkers strike affecting major U.S. ports. [ more ]

Business Insider

Tech industry

Dockworkers strike could compound supply-chain problems for Boeing and Airbus

Boeing and Airbus are at risk of supply chain disruptions due to large-scale dockworkers' strikes affecting critical component shipments. [ more ]

time.com

Business

From Shoes to Alcohol, These Products Will Be Impacted by the Dockworkers' Strike

The U.S. dockworkers' strike could disrupt the supply chain, risking shortages of essential goods and costing the economy billions daily. [ more ]

moresupply-chain

#economic-impact

Slate Magazine

Miscellaneous

Everyone Is Getting the Dockworkers Strike All Wrong

The nationwide dockworkers' strike threatens significant economic disruption, impacting U.S. imports and raising concerns over potential price increases. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Digital life

The Busiest Port on the East Coast Comes to a Stop

The dockworkers' strike has significantly disrupted operations at major ports, impacting the global economy and local livelihoods. [ more ]

Slate Magazine

Miscellaneous

Everyone Is Getting the Dockworkers Strike All Wrong

The nationwide dockworkers' strike threatens significant economic disruption, impacting U.S. imports and raising concerns over potential price increases. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Digital life

The Busiest Port on the East Coast Comes to a Stop

The dockworkers' strike has significantly disrupted operations at major ports, impacting the global economy and local livelihoods. [ more ]

moreeconomic-impact

InsideEVs

Alternative transportation

European Automakers May Feel The Heat Amid Dockworkers Strike

The dockworkers strike poses a significant risk to the auto industry due to its reliance on global supply chains for parts and vehicle deliveries. [ more ]

Business Insider

Startup companies

The US economy teeters after it's hit by a triple threat: Middle East escalation, port closures, and Hurricane Helene

Multiple crises are threatening the recovering US economy, including geopolitical tensions, a dockworkers' strike, and natural disasters. [ more ]

Eater NY

NYC food

What the Dockworkers' Strike Means for New York Restaurants

The dockworkers' strike poses significant threats to food supply chains, risking inflation and shortages for restaurants and businesses reliant on imports. [ more ]

Time Out New York