Category: Strikes

Strike at Cleveland Orchestra Ends as Musicians Agree to a Deal

The New York Times – Music:
What was the second recent strike at a prestigious music institution had jeopardized a European tour. But “the musicians are packing their trunks,” one union rep said.
Cleveland Orchestra Players Walk Out, Forcing Cancellation of Performances

The New York Times – Music:
The strike, which began early Friday, is the latest labor action to unsettle classical music at a time of financial turmoil and uncertainty.
San Francisco Opera Reaches Deal With Orchestra, Ending Strike

The New York Times – Music:
Nearly a week after opening night was canceled while patrons were in their seats, the musicians agreed to a four-year contract. The deal still needs to be ratified.
San Francisco Opera Cancels Opening Night After Musicians Strike

The New York Times – Music:
The labor action forced the opera to cancel as patrons were finding their seats, and threw the season of one of the nation’s premier companies into limbo.
Boeing Engineers and Technicians Reject Contract Offer

The New York Times – Business:
The union members also authorized a potential strike if a new agreement is not reached by October.
Canada’s WestJet Cancels Trips Amid Strike By Flight Attendants

The New York Times – Travel:
Labor talks broke down between the airline and union representing 4,400 flight attendants, who want improved wages and compensation for unpaid work.
Samsung Averts a Walkout With Big Bonuses, but Discord Over A.I. Profits Brews

The New York Times – Business:
Samsung Electronics, a global memory chip supplier, has been a major beneficiary of the A.I boom. It has also become the center of a debate over how to divide its spoils.
Reporters at McClatchy Withhold Bylines in A.I. Dispute

The New York Times – Business:
Journalists at newspapers like The Miami Herald and The Sacramento Bee are refusing to let the chain use their names on summarized articles generated by a new A.I. tool.
New York Nurses’ Strike Ends After 6 Weeks as Last Holdouts Approve Deal

The New York Times – Business:
Workers at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia hospital voted for a contract with raises and layoff protections, meaning more than 4,000 nurses will return.
Despite Crackdown on Activism, Tech Employees Are Still Picking Fights

They increasingly see themselves as rank-and-file workers who have traditional gripes with their companies.
Tariffs and Strike Drive ‘Once-in-a-Lifetime’ Boost for Canadian Wine

The trade war with the United States, bans on U.S. wine and liquor imports and a recent distributor strike in British Columbia have Canadians giving their homegrown wines another look.
Boeing Defense Workers Approve New Contract

More than 3,000 workers who make fighter jets and weapons in the St. Louis area have been on strike for over three months.