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Category Archives: Employee Strikes

Port union credits Trump for averting a strike. It may shape future labor talks

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

Ski patrol strike for higher wages snarls the country’s largest ski resort

  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

Amazon and Starbucks strikes: Trump’s return puts pressure on unions

December 23, 2024 Amazon and Starbucks strikes: Trump’s return puts pressure on unions However, Trump has given some signs that he might be friendlier to labor during his second term compared to his first term. BY Associated Press Amazon delivery drivers and Starbucks baristas are on strike in a handful of U.S. cities as they seek … Continue reading Amazon and Starbucks strikes: Trump’s return puts pressure on unions

Starbucks union authorizes a potential strike ahead of talks

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

55,000 Canadian postal service workers go on 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

Boeing reports $6 billion quarterly loss amid a crippling strike

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

Swiss court sides with watchmaker’s rule forcing employees to take bathroom breaks on their own time

October 09, 2024 Swiss court sides with watchmaker’s rule forcing employees to take bathroom breaks on their own time In its ruling, the court wrote that, ‘Swiss law does not mention the right of employees to go to the toilet, even though this is a basic physiological need.’ BY Associated Press A court in Switzerland — … Continue reading Swiss court sides with watchmaker’s rule forcing employees to take bathroom breaks on their own time

Why the UAW is threatening strikes against Stellantis again

October 05, 2024 Why the UAW is threatening strikes against Stellantis again Stellantis denies breaking the terms of the labor contract it signed with the United Auto Workers union only a year ago. BY The Conversation The United Auto Workers is taking steps toward holding strikes that could interfere with some of Stellantis’s operations in the … Continue reading Why the UAW is threatening strikes against Stellantis again