Norfolk Southern Fires C.E.O. Alan Shaw After Ethics Investigation
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Norfolk Southern Fires C.E.O. Alan Shaw After Ethics Investigation

The railroad company’s board said it dismissed Alan Shaw and an executive he had a consensual relationship with.
Will Automation Replace Jobs? Port Workers May Strike Over It.
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Will Automation Replace Jobs? Port Workers May Strike Over It.

A contract covering longshore workers on the East and Gulf Coasts will expire at the end of September, but talks have been stalled over the use of equipment that can function without human operators.
What Canada’s Rail Shutdown Could Mean for U.S. Supply Chains
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What Canada’s Rail Shutdown Could Mean for U.S. Supply Chains

Rail labor disruptions in Canada tend to be brief, but a prolonged stoppage could hurt farmers, automakers and other businesses.