Category: Strikes

Congressional Leaders Say They Will Act to Prevent Rail Strike

The New York Times – Business:
President Biden said that the prospect of a strike next month had put the U.S. economy “at risk.”
What We Know About the Railroad Labor Talks to Prevent a Strike

The New York Times – Business:
Congressional lawmakers vowed to act quickly to prevent a strike by tens of thousands of rail workers, which would have a devastating effect on the economic recovery.
What We Know About the Railroad Labor Talks

The New York Times – Business:
President Biden has asked congressional lawmakers to step in to help prevent a possible strike by tens of thousands of rail workers, which would have a devastating effect on the economic recovery.
Key Union Votes Down Freight Rail Contract, Making Strike More Likely

The New York Times – Business:
The tentative agreement, brokered in September with help from the Biden administration, had averted a strike before the midterm elections.
Starbucks Workers Strike at Dozens of Stores Nationally

The New York Times – Business:
Workers said they were protesting the company’s refusal to bargain in good faith and other anti-union activity.
For Rail Workers, Anger Persists Over Sick Leave

The New York Times – Business:
A tentative new contract brokered by the White House offered employees one day off, leaving some dissatisfied and raising the risk of another impasse.
Starbucks Showdown in Boston Points to New Phase of Union Campaign

The New York Times – Business:
The company moved to contain the labor push after it took off nationally. Now, with strikes and other tactics, organizers seek to regain momentum.
As Paris Olympics Promise New Ambition, Old Anxieties Intensify

The New York Times – Sports:
Trying not to gloat, organizers of the 2024 Summer Games begin showing off the spectacle of the city while concerns about security and strikes mount.
New Crack in Apple’s Armor as Dozens Strike at Its Stores in Australia

The New York Times – Business:
The uprising will be of keen interest in the U.S., where a second Apple store voted to unionize last week.
Tens of Thousands March in Paris to Protest Rising Living Costs

The New York Times – Business:
The demonstration occurred on the heels of strikes at oil refineries, adding to a tense political atmosphere.