Strikes
Largest port on U.S. East Coast, New York/New Jersey, begins prepping for what could be first union strike since 1977
Port of New York/New Jersey executives tell CNBC they have begun preparations for a potential complete work stoppage by the International Longshoreman’s Association, the largest union in North America. The ILA represents over 85,000 longshoremen and a strike would shut down five of the 10 busiest ports in North America, and a total of 36 […]
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Samsung Electronics plans global job cuts of up to 30% in some divisions: Reuters, citing sources
Samsung Electronics, the world’s top maker of smartphones, TVs and memory chips, is cutting up to 30% of its overseas staff at some divisions, three sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters. Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty Images Samsung Electronics, the world’s top maker of smartphones, TVs and memory chips, is cutting up to 30% of its […]
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About 10,000 U.S. hotel workers strike as contract talks break down
The Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill is seen on August 21, 2024 in Washington, DC. Anna Rose Layden | Getty Images Some 10,000 U.S. hotel workers began a multi-day strike in several cities on Sunday after contract talks with hotel operators Marriott International, Hilton Worldwide and Hyatt Hotels stalled, the Unite Here union said. Unite Here, which represents workers in hotels, casinos, and airports across the United States […]
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UAW taking into consideration subsequent steps on anxieties Trump could conquer Biden, Reuters reviews
Joe Biden and Donald Trump 2024 Brendan Smialowski | Jon Cherry | Getty Illustrations or photos United Vehicle Staff President Shawn Fain fulfilled with the union’s govt board late on Thursday to explore his deep fears with President Joe Biden’s ability to defeat Donald Trump in the November election, three sources familiar with the make a difference reported. Fain called alongside one another best officers […]
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Union at Samsung Electronics in South Korea to take strike motion
Samsung Electronics’ union in South Korea has declared it will start out getting strike action, together with advising members as an preliminary protest to get yearly leave on June 7, a union official claimed for the duration of a reside-streamed press convention on Wednesday. Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty Images Samsung Electronics’ union in South Korea has declared it will start […]
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Seoul bus motorists strike around fork out, snarling commute in South Korean money
A commuter bus drives along a street in the Jongno district of Seoul on Dec. 4, 2023. Anthony Wallace | Afp | Getty Illustrations or photos Bus drivers in the South Korean capital of Seoul went on strike on Thursday immediately after last ditch attempts at negotiating a wage hike broke down, snarling the commute for the […]
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UAW threatens to strike Ford truck plant in Kentucky if local issues aren't resolved
United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain during an online broadcast updating union members on negotiations with the Detroit automakers on Oct. 6, 2023. Screenshot DETROIT — The United Auto Workers is threatening a labor strike at Ford Motor’s largest U.S. plant if local union demands aren’t resolved by next week. The Detroit union on Friday […]
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How Method One accidentally aided Las Vegas workers land the ‘best deal ever’
Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz of Spain drives earlier the Sphere throughout the F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix on Saturday, November 18, 2023 on the Las Vegas Avenue Circuit in Las Vegas, NV. Icon Sportswire | Icon Sportswire | Getty Visuals When Formula One came to Las Vegas, it brought a stage of glitz and glamor rivaled only […]
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Starbucks workers file more labor complaints with NYC as union goes on largest-ever strike
Members of a recently formed union of Starbucks workers hold a rally to celebrate the first anniversary of their founding, December 9, 2022 in New York City. Andrew Lichtenstein | Corbis News | Getty Images Starbucks workers in New York City have filed 14 more complaints alleging that the coffee giant violated the city’s labor […]
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UAW strikes cost Stellantis about $3.2 billion in revenue
United Auto Workers members rally outside Stellantis’ Ram 1500 plant in Sterling Heights, Michigan, after the union called a strike at the plant on Oct. 23, 2023. Michael Wayland / CNBC DETROIT — Labor strikes by the United Auto Workers union cost Stellantis about $3.2 billion, or 3 billion euros, in lost revenue through October, […]
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