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Airport strikes to impact Thanksgiving 2024 holiday flights? What flyers need to know
Thanksgiving 2024 holiday flyers must know about reported airport strikes and the impact of the strike.
Harris' Michigan loss highlights Democrats' many weak spots
Democrat Kamala Harris faced defeat in Michigan, losing by over 80,000 votes. Factors contributing to this loss included lower voter turnout among key demographics like union workers, Black voters, Arab Americans, and Muslims, some of whom shifted their support to Donald Trump.
Boeing's machinists strike is over but the troubled aerospace giant still faces many challenges
Boeing factory workers in Washington state voted to accept a contract offer, ending their strike after more than seven weeks. The agreement paves the way for the company to restart production of the 737 Max and other jets. The strike was just one of many challenges facing Boeing as it tries to recover from financial losses and regain public trust.
Boeing machinists hold contract vote that could end their 7-week strike
Boeing factory workers in Seattle are voting on a new contract offer after a seven-week strike that has halted production. The union endorsed the offer, which includes 38% pay raises over four years, but workers previously rejected two similar proposals.
US shippers avoid East Coast ports on risk of second strike
Shippers fear another strike amid union's hard line against automation.
Israeli strikes in northern Gaza kill at least 88, officials say
At least 88 people were killed in two Israeli airstrikes in northern Gaza. Life-threatening injuries are going untreated as many medics were detained by Israeli forces. Israel has intensified its campaign against Hamas. Hezbollah has also vowed to continue its fight against Israel. Israeli laws cutting ties with UN agency could further restrict aid to Gaza.
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Boeing shares fall after workers reject latest offer
Some 64% of the planemaker's U.S. West Coast factory workers rejected the offer late on Wednesday, leaving assembly lines idle for nearly all of Boeing's commercial jets, including the 737 MAX, the backbone of its balance sheet.
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Boeing factory workers voted 64% to reject a contract proposing a 35% wage rise over four years, extending a five-week strike. This move reflects deep-seated resentment from previous negotiations and impacts Boeing's financial crisis. The union seeks to resume talks immediately, aiming for better terms after years of sacrifices.
Boeing shares fall 1% after reporting $6.2 bn loss as it awaits vote on end to strike
Boeing reported a whopping $6.2 billion quarterly loss Wednesday as a nearly six-week labor strike weighed on its commercial plane division and costly problems dragged down its defense and space business. Although he didn't indicate plans to scale back Boeing's space program, Ortberg pointed to commercial planes and defense as "core" products that "will always stay with the Boeing company."
Samsung has acceded to most demands of workers, says TN govt
Samsung India has agreed to most of the worker demands in Tamil Nadu. Discussions continue on registering a union with political ties. Workers are receiving added incentives and benefits. Some participants were briefly arrested but released. The issue is now in court, and stakeholders seek an amicable solution.
Port union agrees to suspend strike
The strike, which the dockworkers union began Tuesday, threatened to weigh on the economy five weeks before national elections.
Is the port strike getting out of hand like it happened during Covid-19? Here's how it could cripple the US economy
The port strike, like all other strikes, puts any administration into a major fix, and this time things are quite serious and getting out of hand, and could be a repeat of the situation of Covid-19, suggest reports. This, in turn, could end laying a severe impact on the US economy, feel experts.
Biden says prolonged port strike would be ‘man-made disaster’
Biden urged port employers and shipping lines to restart talks with striking dock workers. He warned that the strike, which has closed major container ports on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, could become a 'man-made disaster.'
East and Gulf Coast dockworkers go on strike first time in nearly 50 years; Here is all you need to know
Thousands of dockworkers in US East and Gulf coasts began a strike, affecting major ports like New Jersey, Virginia, and Texas. The strike follows stalled wage negotiations. Key cargo, including consumer goods and manufacturing parts, will be disrupted. The first strike at these ports since 1977, it may cost the economy significantly daily without imminent presidential intervention.
Dockworkers at ports from Maine to Texas go on strike, a standoff risking new shortages
Dockworkers at ports from Maine to Texas went on strike over wages and automation. About 45,000 members of the International Longshoremen's Association are involved. This strike affects 36 ports and is the first by the union since 1977. If prolonged, it could disrupt the supply chain, cause shortages, and potentially impact the economy.
Why one Samsung strike doesn't signal crisis
The strike at Samsung's Tamil Nadu plant is an isolated issue that can be resolved with state government intervention. The Indian government is ready to assist in finding a resolution. India aims to attract foreign investment by maintaining industrial harmony and providing a conducive environment for manufacturing and exports.
Boeing makes a 'final offer' to striking workers, but union says it's not good enough
Boeing has made a final offer to striking machinists, proposing bigger raises and larger bonuses. However, the union has rejected the proposal, stating it does not address their concerns. The strike, which began on September 13, has led to cost-cutting measures by Boeing, including rolling furloughs and a hiring freeze.
Protesting Samsung workers to approach court if police prohibits their strike, says Tamil Nadu Trade Union Secy
Samsung workers in Chennai have been on strike since September 9, demanding wage hikes, union recognition, and an 8-hour workday. After failed negotiations and arrests during a march, the workers plan to approach the courts if police prohibit their protests near the factory.
Boeing strike could drag on as workers push for higher wages, union leader says
Boeing workers have initiated a strike demanding higher wages and an improved pension scheme. Over 30,000 members of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers rejected Boeing's initial contract offer. Negotiations are set to resume next week with federal mediators. The strike could significantly impact Boeing's finances and production schedule.
Boeing eager to return to union talks as strike shuts factories
Boeing is keen to resume negotiations after 30,000 workers went on strike, impacting production and finances. The strike, involving International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers members, threatens Boeing's ability to meet targets for its 737 MAX jet. Both the company and union express willingness to return to the bargaining table soon.
Boeing strike threat looms as workers vote on contract
Boeing's West Coast factory workers are set to vote on a new contract and potential strike amid production delays and mounting debt. The proposed deal includes a wage increase, signing bonus, and a pledge to build Boeing's next jet in Seattle. Workers have expressed dissatisfaction, demanding higher pay and better benefits.
Boeing factory workers are voting whether to strike and shut down aircraft production
Boeing's 33,000 aircraft assembly workers, primarily in Seattle, are set to vote on a contract offering 25% pay raises over four years. If rejected and two-thirds vote to strike, production of key models like the 737 Max could halt. Results are expected Thursday night.
Samsung India workers ramp up wage protests as strike enters third day
Workers at Samsung Electronics' plant in southern India have boycotted work for a third day, demanding better wages and working conditions. The protest has disrupted output at the facility, which is crucial for Samsung's revenue in India. Senior executives, including the CEO of Samsung Southwest Asia, are attempting to resolve the issue. The workers are also seeking union recognition.
After the Starliner issue and planes falling from the sky, Boeing's next big problem - a strike by 32,000 workers
While Boeing struggles with its past decisions and ongoing financial issues, the union demands better wages, benefits, and job security.
Mumbai Airport: How fight over wheelchairs is causing flight delays at one of India's busiest airports
Mumbai Airport News: A conflict between two rival unions over wheelchair job allocations at IndiGo's ground-handling subsidiary, Agile Airports Services, has disrupted baggage handling and flight operations at Mumbai airport. Strikes and reassignment of duties have led to significant delays, affecting thousands of passengers and causing widespread inconvenience.
Port, dock workers' unions defer indefinite strike proposed from Wednesday
At a national coordination committee meeting in Tuticorn (Tamil Nadu) on August 8, major port workers' unions affiliated to five federations decided to go on an indefinite strike from August 28 to press for immediate wage revision and other benefits, pending for nearly 32 months.
Kenya aviation union says to strike from Aug 19 over Adani deal
Kenya Airways and Kenya Airports Authority employees plan to strike starting August 19 due to an investment proposal from Adani Airport Holdings at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
Corporate workers get a snow day in July because of outage
Millions were distressed by a global technology blackout on Friday. Hospitals postponed non-urgent surgeries, and 911 services failed in various states. Yet, the chaos was a welcome surprise for a few corporate employees: a mid-July 'snow day'. Some shared photos of their screens with captions like "happy international blue screen day", the error messages that overtook screens during the outage.
WestJet Airlines strike to continue until deal reached with mechanics, union says
Bret Oestreich, president of the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association, said the two sides will reconvene with a mediator on Sunday. The union represents around 680 workers at WestJet, including aircraft maintenance engineers, who went on strike Friday after 97% of its members rejected a pay deal reached in May. "All we want to do is to go back to the table," said Oestreich. "The strike will be in effect until we get an agreement."
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