The union representing thousands of striking dockworkers is pushing for bigger wage increases than port operators have offered, and a ban on automation.
Category: Wages and Salaries
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Port Strike Begins on East and Gulf Coasts
Members of the International Longshoremen’s Association walked out for the first time since 1977 in a standoff over wages, benefits and job security.
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Dockworkers Strike at U.S. Ports Could Begin Tuesday
Members of the International Longshoremen’s Association could walk off the job, halting most shipments at East and Gulf Coast ports and rattling the U.S. economy.
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Port Strike on the East and Gulf Coasts: What to Know
Thousands of dockworkers who load and unload cargo ships could walk off the job on Tuesday, halting nearly all activity at ports from Maine to Texas.
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National Symphony Orchestra Players Go on Strike, Canceling Gala
The Washington-based group’s first work stoppage in 46 years came after management and musicians failed to reach a salary agreement.
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As Strike Looms, Port Operators Ask Regulator to Force Dockworkers to Negotiate
The group that represent port terminal operators said the International Longshoremen’s Association was refusing to negotiate a new contract before a Monday deadline.
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Boeing Says It Has Made Its ‘Best and Final’ Offer to Striking Workers
The proposal includes raises of 30 percent over the four-year contract, up from a 25 percent offer, but it’s unclear whether it will satisfy workers.
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New York Philharmonic Players Reach Deal Raising Base Pay to $205,000
Under a new labor agreement, expected to be ratified Friday, the musicians will get a 30 percent raise over three years, making them among the highest paid in the country.
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New York Philharmonic Opens Its Season Amid Labor Talks and Troubles
The orchestra is working to negotiate a new contract with musicians, resolve a misconduct inquiry and hire a new chief executive.
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Boeing Expected to Restart Labor Negotiations as It Seeks End to Strike
Federal mediators will help the aerospace manufacturer and leaders of the union representing more than 33,000 workers who went on strike last week reach a deal.
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As Federal Reserve Readies Interest Rate Cut, Risks to Job Market Still Loom
The Federal Reserve is poised to lower interest rates this week. Recent jobs data have been a reminder that a soft landing is not yet assured.
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Hollywood Movie Producers Find a Harder Time Making a Living
Corporate consolidation and technology have upended many jobs in recent decades. But few arcs are more surprising than that of the Hollywood producer.