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Boeing workers, represented by the IAM District 751 union, are voting on a new labor contract that includes a 25% guaranteed wage increase. However, many workers are dissatisfied with the terms, feeling that they deserve a greater payout due to previous wage cuts and inflation. The union has a history of activism and went on strike for two months during contract talks in 2008, costing the company billions of dollars. Boeing is hoping to avoid a strike as it is already facing financial challenges and production setbacks. The outcome of the vote will determine whether the contract is accepted or if a strike will occur. [Extracted from the article]

Boeing workers in the Pacific Northwest have gone on strike after rejecting a new labor contract, impacting the company's defense programs. Over 30,000 Boeing machinists have stopped working at the aircraft-production facilities that build the Air Force KC-46 tanker and Navy P-8 maritime aircraft. The strike could disrupt aircraft deliveries to the Pentagon, and Boeing's defense business has already experienced significant losses. The company is facing challenges in its fighter programs and is also losing money on fixed-price development contracts. [Extracted from the article]

Air Canada has announced plans to cancel flights starting on September 15 if a new contract is not reached with the union representing its pilots. The airline stated that after more than a year of negotiations, the parties remain far apart and a strike is increasingly likely. If a strike notice is issued, flights would be progressively canceled over three days, leading to a complete shutdown on September 18. Air Canada has offered to increase pilots' pay by about 30% over the next three years, but the Air Line Pilots Association has not responded to the offer. The airline has also offered arbitration and is seeking government intervention. The potential strike would impact not only passenger flights but also the airline's cargo operations. [Extracted from the article]

The union representing East and Gulf coast dockworkers is holding a two-day meeting in New Jersey to discuss wage demands, with the threat of a strike looming. Negotiations on a labor contract covering six of the busiest US seaborne trade gateways have been stalled since June. The union is seeking an 80% wage increase over six years, while the employers have made an offer on wages and proposed keeping the language on automation from the existing contract. A strike could disrupt ports from Houston to Boston and have significant economic consequences. [Extracted from the article]

The International Longshoremen's Association, a union representing East and Gulf coast dockworkers, is holding a two-day meeting in New Jersey to discuss wage demands with port employers. Negotiations on a labor contract covering six of the busiest US ports have stalled since June. The union is seeking an 80% wage increase over six years, while the United States Maritime Alliance has made an offer on wages and proposed keeping the language on automation from the existing contract. If no deal is reached by the September 30 deadline, a strike could disrupt maritime trade gateways from Houston to Boston, affecting about 45,000 workers and three dozen ports. The Biden administration has encouraged both parties to negotiate in good faith. A strike would have economic consequences, causing shipping delays and potentially impacting the already-softening economy and the upcoming presidential election. The global container shipping industry has seen rising profits due to record volumes and rising freight rates. A strike would have ripple effects across other regions and could create a traffic jam in the US. [Extracted from the article]

Canada's two largest railways, Canadian National Railway Co. and Canadian Pacific Kansas City Ltd., are preparing to resume operations after the government intervened in a labor dispute. Labor Minister Steven MacKinnon has asked the Canada Industrial Relations Board to impose binding arbitration and extend the current labor contract. While Canadian National workers are expected to return to work, thousands of Canadian Pacific employees are still off the job and may challenge the government's decision. The lockout has caused economic harm, with estimates suggesting a potential loss of up to C$4.8 billion in nominal GDP if it lasts two weeks. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the challenges facing U.S. importers and exporters due to potential longshore labor strikes at East and Gulf Coast ports, with limited viable alternatives for rerouting cargo. Topics discussed include difficulties with U.S. West Coast and Canadian routes, strained container capacity, and the impact of labor disputes on shipping logistics.

Boeing's largest union, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, has voted to authorize a potential strike as contract negotiations continue. The union, which represents around 32,000 Boeing mechanics in Washington and Oregon, is seeking 40% pay increases, a board seat, and improved retirement benefits. The strike authorization vote is procedural and ensures that union members will receive strike benefits if they do decide to strike. A strike could have significant implications for Boeing's operations and financial situation, potentially impacting the company's recovery in the second half of the year. [Extracted from the article]

The Canadian labor minister, Steven MacKinnon, quickly ended a work stoppage at Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Kansas City by ordering the railroads to resume operations and participate in binding arbitration to settle their contract dispute with the Teamsters Canada Rail Conference (TCRC). The TCRC initially returned to work but later issued a 72-hour strike notification to pressure CN into negotiating an agreement. The Canada Industrial Relations Board (CIRB) affirmed MacKinnon's ruling and reopened the railroads, starting the arbitration process. The TCRC plans to appeal the decision in federal court, arguing that it violates workers' rights. Both railroads are prepared to comply with the order and end the unpredictability that has been negatively impacting supply chains. [Extracted from the article]

The Biden administration is urging negotiators to reach new contracts for flight attendants and airline caterers in order to support union allies and avoid labor strikes that could impact Biden's reelection campaign. The National Mediation Board has called representatives from American Airlines and the Association of Professional Flight Attendants to Washington for intensive mediation on a new contract. The board has set a deadline for the end of May for both sides to reach a deal, and if they fail to do so, a 30-day "cooling off" period will be triggered, after which the employees would be allowed to strike. This situation presents a challenge for Biden as he seeks to maintain support from organized labor. [Extracted from the article]

Tesco, a UK supermarket, is facing scrutiny in the country's highest court over its use of the "fire and rehire" tactic. In 2009, distribution center workers were either fired or forced to relocate 40 miles away. Those who agreed to move were offered a lump sum, but in 2021, Tesco announced its intention to fire these employees and rehire them on worse contracts with lower pay. The practice of "fire and rehire" has been criticized in the UK, and the government has implemented new rules to prevent employers from taking advantage of workers. Tesco won an appeal against the workers at a lower court, but the case is now being heard in the Supreme Court. [Extracted from the article]

Finnair, Finland's national carrier, has canceled the majority of its flights departing from Helsinki due to a two-day strike organized by trade unions protesting the government's labor-market reforms. The strikes will have widespread impacts across the country, affecting industries such as transport, construction, banking, supermarkets, hotels, child care, and more. Other large Finnish companies, including Neste Oyj and Stora Enso Oyj, will also be affected. Finnair has not disclosed the financial impact of the strikes on its operations but has offered customers the option to change their bookings. [Extracted from the article]

Unionized workers at the Audi plant in Puebla, Mexico, have gone on strike over wages. The workers rejected the company's proposal of a 6.5% salary increase and demanded a 15.5% increase including benefits. The strike, the first in Audi's history in Mexico, comes after recent strikes in the US that led to pay increases at other automakers. Mexico's car industry has faced criticism for low wages, but recent labor reforms have allowed independent unions to gain more representation. [Extracted from the article]

Unionized workers at the Audi plant in Puebla, Mexico, have gone on strike over wages. The workers rejected the company's proposal of a 6.5% salary increase and are demanding a 15.5% increase including benefits. The strike, the first in Audi's history in Mexico, comes after recent strikes in the US that led to pay increases at other automakers. Mexico's car industry has faced criticism for low wages, and the strike is seen as a positive development for workers' rights in the country. [Extracted from the article]

Labor unions have become a prominent topic of discussion on Wall Street, with S&P 500 executives and analysts mentioning unions more frequently on earnings calls this year than ever before. Mentions of unions, strikes, and labor contracts have increased by almost 80% compared to last year and more than tripled since 2021. This increase in attention is due to the renewed strength of the labor movement in various industries, resulting in strategic strikes and significant contract wins that have led to higher wages for workers and increased costs for companies. The impact of strikes on companies' financials has been evident in recent earnings calls, with carmakers like Ford and General Motors reporting losses of $1.3 billion and $800 million, respectively, due to a six-week United Auto Workers strike. Media companies such as Paramount Global and Netflix have also faced strike-related losses. While some companies have managed to avoid major strikes, executives have still discussed the potential impact of higher labor costs on their bottom line. The labor movement's momentum is expected to continue, with executives already preparing for higher wages and potential future strikes. [Extracted from the article]

The latest strike has taken a financial toll on the automakers, with both GM and Ford pulling their earnings guidance last week due to uncertainty surrounding the union talks. (Bloomberg) -- General Motors Co. reached a tentative contract agreement with the United Auto Workers union, bringing an end to a six-week-old strike that had upended US automobile production and cost the industry billions of dollars. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- New York Times Co. technology workers went on a half-day strike Monday afternoon, accusing the media company of trying to unilaterally force them back to the office without negotiating in good faith. Last year, the Times settled a case in which NLRB prosecutors accused the company of illegally interfering with its tech workers' organizing rights by telling employees it designated as "intern managers" that they weren't allowed to show their support for unionizing. [Extracted from the article]

Read More: Ford Deal Includes $8 Billion in Plant Investments, UAW Says Fain said Sunday that he also intends to use the Ford deal as a calling card to non-union auto factories to convince workers to embrace UAW representation. (Bloomberg) -- The United Auto Workers has reached tentative agreements with all three of Detroit's biggest automakers, but it is already planning to make the contracts' expiration date - April 30, 2028 - a call to arms for the entire organized labor movement. [Extracted from the article]

Last year, the Times settled a case in which NLRB prosecutors accused the company of illegally interfering with its tech workers' organizing rights by telling employees it designated as "intern managers" that they weren't allowed to show their support for unionizing. (Bloomberg) -- New York Times Co. technology workers plan to mount a half-day strike Monday afternoon, accusing the media company of trying to unilaterally force them back to the office without negotiating in good faith. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Stellantis NV and its Canadian union reached a tentative agreement Monday on a new contract to end a brief strike, two days after it settled a long walkout with the United Auto Workers. Stellantis has promised to put billions of dollars into its two Ontario assembly plants for the industry's transition to hybrid and electric vehicles. [Extracted from the article]

Unifor, which represents Canadian auto workers, announced the action in a statement posted to its social media accounts and said the strike would involve more than 8,200 members. (Bloomberg) -- Workers at Stellantis NV's Canadian plants went on strike after failing to reach a new contract by a Sunday night deadline, giving the automaker a new labor headache just days after it settled a long walkout with the United Auto Workers. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- The United Auto Workers expanded its strike against General Motors Co. to include plants in Spring Hill, Tennessee, as talks on a new contract fail to reach a deal. More than six weeks after the UAW began its historic strikes against Detroit's legacy automakers, GM is the only one of the three companies that hasn't reached a tentative agreement with the union. [Extracted from the article]

The UAW strike began Sept. 15 and grew to include more than 45,000 workers from GM, Stellantis and Ford at eight assembly plants and 38 parts-distribution facilities. (Bloomberg) -- Stellantis NV reached a tentative agreement with the United Auto Workers to end a six-week-old strike, following the lead of Ford Motor Co., according to people familiar with the negotiations. Historic Strike This was the first time all three of Detroit's legacy automakers were struck at the same time, a bet by UAW President Shawn Fain to keep them guessing by incrementally adding more plants to the work stoppage. [Extracted from the article]

The UAW strike began Sept. 15 and grew to include more than 45,000 workers from GM, Ford and Stellantis at eight assembly plants and 38 parts-distribution facilities in 22 states. (Bloomberg) -- General Motors Co. and Stellantis NV have each agreed to provide 25% wage increases to United Auto Workers members in their ongoing contract talks, matching the same offer by Ford Motor Co. to end the six-week strike, according to people familiar with the discussions. [Extracted from the article]

The UAW strike began Sept. 15 and grew to include more than 45,000 workers from GM, Ford and Stellantis at eight assembly plants and 38 parts-distribution facilities in 22 states. (Bloomberg) -- General Motors Co. and Stellantis NV have each agreed to provide 25% wage increases to United Auto Workers members in their ongoing contract talks, matching the same offer by Ford Motor Co. to end the six-week strike, according to people familiar with the discussions. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- General Motors Co. has agreed to provide 25% wage increases to United Auto Workers members in their ongoing contract talks, matching the same offer by Ford Motor Co. to end the six-week strike, according to people familiar with the discussions. The UAW strike began Sept. 15 and grew to include more than 45,000 workers from GM, Ford and Stellantis NV at eight assembly plants and 38 parts-distribution facilities in 22 states. [Extracted from the article]

The union has also struck Stellantis NV - the first time in UAW history that it staged walk-outs at all three major Detroit automakers at the same time. (Bloomberg) -- Ford Motor Co. and the United Auto Workers are hashing out the final details for a new contract that would bring an end to a nearly six-week strike, according to people familiar with the situation. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Ford Motor Co. is calling on the United Auto Workers to end its more than month-long strike, warning that if the work stoppage continues it will hurt both local communities and the broader US economy. UAW President Shawn Fain has kept the three major Detroit automakers guessing, calling a surprise strike at Ford's largest factory - its Kentucky Truck Plant - on Oct. 11. Ford Calls on UAW to Cease "Acrimonious" Strike. [Extracted from the article]

UAW President Shawn Fain said the UAW will abandon its practice of announcing new targets on Fridays and instead escalate the strike at random. (Bloomberg) -- The United Auto Workers spared General Motors Co., Ford Motor Co. and Stellantis NV from additional strike locations Friday as contract talks progressed, and said that it will now call for strikes "with little notice." UAW Shifts Strategy to Call for Strikes "With Little Notice". [Extracted from the article]

Ford last week proposed a 23% raise, which Fain said on Oct. 6 was the "top offer" that the UAW had received from Ford, General Motors Co. or Stellantis NV. (Bloomberg) -- Ford Motor Co. became the latest strike target for the United Auto Workers after members walked out of its largest plant, a highly profitable pickup factory in Kentucky. [Extracted from the article]

The strike expansion is the UAW's boldest move yet since walkouts began at Detroit's three legacy automakers on Sept. 15. (Bloomberg) -- Ford Motor Co. became the latest strike target for the United Auto Workers after members walked out of its largest plant, a highly profitable pickup factory in Kentucky. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Ford Motor Co. became the latest strike target for the United Auto Workers after members walked out of its largest plant, a highly profitable pickup factory in Kentucky. The union said in an emailed statement that the strike against the Kentucky plant "was called after Ford refused to make further movement in bargaining.". [Extracted from the article]

The union on Wednesday evening announced a walkout by 8,700 workers at Ford's Kentucky Truck Plant in a post on social media. (Bloomberg) -- Ford Motor Co.'s highly profitable pickup factory is the latest strike target for the United Auto Workers union. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Around 4,000 United Auto Workers members at Mack Trucks will strike Monday after rejecting a tentative agreement in the latest dispute between the union and auto companies. "I'm inspired to see UAW members at Mack holding out for a better deal, and ready to stand up and walk off the job to win it", UAW President Shawn Fain said in the post. [Extracted from the article]

Su said that government officials are in contact with both the UAW workers and Detroit's big three legacy carmakers as they discuss a new contract. (Bloomberg) -- The acting US labor secretary said talks between the striking United Auto Workers union and companies are progressing during the third week of work stoppages. [Extracted from the article]

Discusses battles between workers and employers over rising health-care costs in the U.S. Strike by union workers at General Electric (GE) because of their anger over rising health costs; Rising costs of health care in the U.S.; Strike by workers at Hershey Foods; Companies that are negotiating new labor contracts, including Verizon and Goodyear; Reasons why costs are increasing, including advances in medical technology Strikes in the 1980s and 1990s over health-care costs; Decision of employers to increase payroll contributions, co-pays and deductibles for doctor and hospital visits; Outlook for rising costs.

A.E. Staley Manufacturing Co. workers had joined in a Campaign for Justice with 1,800 U.A.W. members on strike here against the Caterpillar company and 1,250 other union workers striking the Bridgestone-Firestone plant, turning this town into a self-proclaimed War Zone of the new global economy. At the campaign's height, one out of four Decatur families had at least one member engaged in a labor conflict with one of these multinational corporations. Last May, the Bridgestone Rubber Workers gave up 700 union jobs and went back to work without a contract.

The newly targeted facilities are a Ford factory in Chicago that makes the Explorer model and a GM plant in Lansing, Michigan that manufactures the Chevrolet Traverse, UAW President Shawn Fain said in a livestreamed briefing Friday. (Bloomberg) -- The United Auto Workers union plans to expand its strike against General Motors Co. and Ford Motor Co. to more assembly plants, but the union will spare Jeep SUV and Ram truck maker Stellantis NV from additional walkouts. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- The United Auto Workers union plans to expand its strike against General Motors Co., Stellantis NV and Ford Motor Co. to three more assembly plants, according to officials briefed on the matter. Unlike the last week, Ford was not spared the expansion of the walkout, the officials said. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Striking Hollywood screenwriters reached a tentative new labor agreement with studios including Walt Disney Co. and Netflix Inc., settling one of two walkouts that have shut down film and TV production. The Writers Guild of America, which represents more than 11,500 Hollywood scribes, said Sunday it reached the deal with the Alliance of Motion Picture & Television Producers, the studios' bargaining group. [Extracted from the article]

Speaking on CNN's State of the Union on Sunday, Buttigieg said Biden is "proud to be the most unapologetically pro-worker, pro-union president we've had." UAW, Big Three Can Notch "Win-Win", Buttigieg Says (Bloomberg) -- The United Auto Workers and Detroit's Big Three can all notch wins in contract negotiations, with workers securing strong raises and job protections while the carmakers keep thriving, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- President Joe Biden announced he will travel to Michigan on Tuesday to support striking United Auto Workers union members, a remarkable show of solidarity during tense contract negotiations with Detroit's Big Three automakers. Biden announced on Sept. 15 when the UAW called the strike that he was dispatching acting Labor Secretary Julie Su and senior White House adviser Gene Sperling to Detroit in order to liaise with the union and auto executives. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- The United Auto Workers' unprecedented strategy to simultaneously target all three legacy carmakers is showing results. While Ford's labor costs are about $1 billion higher than GM and Stellantis because it has more US workers, Ford's low percentage of temporary staff could give it an edge. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- General Motors Co., Ford Motor Co. and Stellantis NV are bracing for more walkouts Friday as the carmakers remain far apart from the United Auto Workers on key issues, including job security and pay parity for temporary workers. Ford presented its most recent offer to the UAW on Sept. 12, before the strike. [Extracted from the article]

Read More: GM and UAW Remain Far Apart, CEO Barra Calls Demands Too Costly Stellantis said Wednesday it will temporarily lay off 68 employees at its Toledo machining plant in Perrysburg, Ohio, as a result of the UAW strikes. (Bloomberg) -- The United Auto Workers struck a plant that makes parts for Mercedes-Benz Group AG vehicles, as the union continued to weigh expanding the number of walk-out targets at Detroit's automakers. [Extracted from the article]

The job action followed a union social media post Tuesday evening with a Spartacus movie clip showing "UAW locals waiting to go out on strike" as the title character's fellow rebels in turn each stand and claim "I am Spartacus." (Bloomberg) -- The United Auto Workers struck a plant that makes parts for Mercedes-Benz Group AG vehicles, as the union continued to weigh expanding the number of walk-out targets at Detroit's automakers. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- The United Auto Workers weighed an expansion of its strikes against Detroit's automakers on Tuesday, after union President Shawn Fain said more plants faced walkouts if carmakers didn't sweeten their offers. Friday will mark one week since the UAW called its first-ever walkout across all three of the legacy Detroit manufacturers. [Extracted from the article]

Friday will mark one week since the UAW called its first-ever walkout across all three of the legacy Detroit manufacturers. (Bloomberg) -- The United Auto Workers weighed an expansion of its strikes against Detroit's automakers on Tuesday, after union President Shawn Fain said more plants faced walkouts if automakers didn't sweeten their offers. [Extracted from the article]

Read More: UAW's Bid to Upend the Auto World Began With Bill Ford Snub The UAW strikes began Sept. 15, minutes after contracts with the carmakers expired. (Bloomberg) -- The United Auto Workers said more of its members will go on strike at General Motors Co., Ford Motor Co. and Stellantis NV facilities starting at noon Friday unless substantial headway is made toward new labor contracts. [Extracted from the article]

Trump will deliver a prime-time address before an audience of current and former union workers, according to the people who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the plans. Republicans, including Trump, have lambasted Biden for his EV policies, saying the push will only cost US auto workers jobs and raise prices for consumers. (Bloomberg) -- Former President Donald Trump will visit Detroit on the day of the second Republican primary debate in a bid to court members of the United Auto Workers union who are striking against Detroit's legacy big three automakers, according to people familiar with his plans. [Extracted from the article]