The massive U.S. port strike has begun: 'We are prepared to fight as long as necessary'
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Quick Glance: U.S. Port Strike Poses Major Economic Threat
- Thousands of dockworkers on the East and Gulf Coasts are striking, potentially costing the economy up to $5 billion daily.
- The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) is demanding higher wages and protection against automation after negotiations with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) failed.
- This strike is the first since 1977 and could impact 51% of the nation’s port capacity, leading to significant delays across various industries.
- President Biden has indicated he will not intervene in the strike, despite a coalition of trade associations urging him to invoke the Taft-Harley Act.
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| Last Updated | Oct 03 |
| Total Articles | 19 |
Thousands of dockworkers shut down US east coast ports in major strike: Dockworkers shut down traffic at 36 ports on the US’s eastern seaboard ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/10/1/thousands-of-dockworkers-shut-down-us-east-coast-ports-in-major-strike
US ports strike causes first shutdown in almost 50 years: The strike is set to significantly disrupt trade, creating uncertainty ahead of the US election.
bbc.com/news/articles/c3vkdp3rx17o
Ship queue grows at US ports as dockworker strike enters third day: Ship queue grows at US ports as dockworker strike enters third day - Economy - The Jakarta ...
thejakartapost.com/business/2024/10/03/ship-queue-grows-at-us-ports-as-dockworker-strike-enters-third-day.html
Strike at US ports: There is a risk of serious consequences: From Houston to New York, port workers have gone on strike. A long strike would have serious ...
nzz.ch/wirtschaft/wie-gefaehrlich-ist-der-amerikanische-hafenarbeiter-streik-fuer-die-weltwirtschaft-ld.1851044
'I will cripple you,’ dockworkers union chief said of economy before massive port strike
qz.com/ila-strike-cripple-harold-dagget-1851661749
The massive U.S. port strike could have 'devastating' effects. Here's what to know
qz.com/us-port-strike-dockworkers-longshoremen-economy-effects-1851661731
Saudi Gazette/ Oct 02
US ports shut down as dockworkers strike: Tens of thousands of dockworkers have gone on strike indefinitely at ports across much of the US ...
saudigazette.com.sa/article/645922
Dockworkers go on strike for first time in decades causing concern for holiday supply chain stoppages
pbs.org/newshour/nation/dockworkers-go-on-strike-for-first-time-in-decades-causing-concern-for-holiday-supply-chain-stoppages
Strike by US dockworkers also affects Swiss industry: The containers in the ports on the US east coast are currently not being touched. The 47 ...
handelszeitung.ch/panorama/streik-an-us-hafen-hat-auch-folgen-fur-die-schweiz-754051
Daily Sabah Oct 01
Large East, Gulf dockworkers strike halts half of US' ocean shipping: Union dockworkers on the U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast kicked off a massive strike action ...
dailysabah.com/business/transportation/large-east-gulf-dockworkers-strike-halts-half-of-us-ocean-shipping
USA: Dock workers on the east coast go on strike: A large part of the imports and exports that are handled by ship go through the ports ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/unternehmen/hafenarbeiter-an-us-ostkueste-treten-in-streik-110019921.html
t.me Oct 02
US dockworkers begin strike month before election: "There is little chance that the administration would risk jeopardizing its recent economic successes ...
punchng.com/us-dockworkers-begin-strike-month-before-election/
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Thousands of dockworkers shut down US east coast ports in major strike: Dockworkers shut down traffic at 36 ports on the US’s eastern seaboard ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/10/1/thousands-of-dockworkers-shut-down-us-east-coast-ports-in-major-strike
US ports strike causes first shutdown in almost 50 years: The strike is set to significantly disrupt trade, creating uncertainty ahead of the US election.
bbc.com/news/articles/c3vkdp3rx17o
Ship queue grows at US ports as dockworker strike enters third day: Ship queue grows at US ports as dockworker strike enters third day - Economy - The Jakarta ...
thejakartapost.com/business/2024/10/03/ship-queue-grows-at-us-ports-as-dockworker-strike-enters-third-day.html
Strike at US ports: There is a risk of serious consequences: From Houston to New York, port workers have gone on strike. A long strike would have serious ...
nzz.ch/wirtschaft/wie-gefaehrlich-ist-der-amerikanische-hafenarbeiter-streik-fuer-die-weltwirtschaft-ld.1851044
'I will cripple you,’ dockworkers union chief said of economy before massive port strike
qz.com/ila-strike-cripple-harold-dagget-1851661749
The massive U.S. port strike could have 'devastating' effects. Here's what to know
qz.com/us-port-strike-dockworkers-longshoremen-economy-effects-1851661731
Saudi Gazette/ Oct 02
US ports shut down as dockworkers strike: Tens of thousands of dockworkers have gone on strike indefinitely at ports across much of the US ...
saudigazette.com.sa/article/645922
The massive U.S. port strike has begun: 'We are prepared to fight as long as necessary'
qz.com/port-strike-ila-union-dockworkers-1851661086
Dockworkers go on strike for first time in decades causing concern for holiday supply chain stoppages
pbs.org/newshour/nation/dockworkers-go-on-strike-for-first-time-in-decades-causing-concern-for-holiday-supply-chain-stoppages
Strike by US dockworkers also affects Swiss industry: The containers in the ports on the US east coast are currently not being touched. The 47 ...
handelszeitung.ch/panorama/streik-an-us-hafen-hat-auch-folgen-fur-die-schweiz-754051
Daily Sabah Oct 01
Large East, Gulf dockworkers strike halts half of US' ocean shipping: Union dockworkers on the U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast kicked off a massive strike action ...
dailysabah.com/business/transportation/large-east-gulf-dockworkers-strike-halts-half-of-us-ocean-shipping
USA: Dock workers on the east coast go on strike: A large part of the imports and exports that are handled by ship go through the ports ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/unternehmen/hafenarbeiter-an-us-ostkueste-treten-in-streik-110019921.html
t.me Oct 02
US dockworkers begin strike month before election: "There is little chance that the administration would risk jeopardizing its recent economic successes ...
punchng.com/us-dockworkers-begin-strike-month-before-election/
Boeing: Aircraft manufacturer in crisis mode - | another 17,000 jobs lost: Boeing cuts 10% of jobs after weeks of strike; share falls after the market closes.
deraktionaer.de/artikel/mobilitaet-oel-energie/boeing-flugzeugbauer-im-krisenmodus-weitere-17000-jobs-fallen-weg-20368029.html
Quick Glance: Boeing to Cut 10% Workforce, Delay 777X Delivery
- Boeing plans to reduce its workforce by 17,000 jobs, or 10% of its global staff, and delay the first delivery of its 777X jet to 2026.
- CEO Kelly Ortberg stated that workforce reductions are necessary to align with the company's financial reality amid a strike that has halted production.
- Analysts estimate Boeing needs to raise between $10 billion and $15 billion to maintain its credit rating, which is currently just above junk status.
- The company's financial situation is critical, incurring losses of $1 billion per month due to the strike and over $7 billion in operational losses in the first half of 2024.
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Boeing to cut 17,000 jobs as losses deepen during factory strike : Boeing will cut 10% of its workforce, or about 17,000 people, as the company’s losses mount ...
cnbc.com/2024/10/11/boeing-layoffs-factory-strike.html
Quick Glance: Boeing to Reduce Workforce by 10 Percent
- Boeing plans to lay off approximately 10 percent of its workforce, totaling around 17,000 jobs.
- The layoffs will include executives, managers, and employees, occurring over the coming months.
- The delivery of the first 777X airplane has been delayed to 2026 due to development challenges and ongoing strikes.
- CEO Kelly Ortberg emphasized that these tough decisions are necessary for the company's competitiveness and recovery.
Boeing withdraws offer to striking workforce: The employees want 40 percent more over four years, the employer is offering 30 percent.
sueddeutsche.de/wirtschaft/boeing-gewerkschaft-streik-lux.7SumL7oLDb1gc47C73voPn
Boeing at Risk of Junk Credit Rating With S&P as Strike Goes On: S&P Global Ratings is weighing downgrading Boeing Co.’s credit score to junk as the company ...
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Business Insider Oct 04
After the US dockworkers' strike: The next crisis is imminent: After a short strike, the US dockworkers and terminal operators have agreed on higher wages ...
businessinsider.de/wirtschaft/international-business/nach-streik-der-us-hafenarbeiter-die-naechste-krise-steht-bevor/
Textron Aviation, Machinists To Return To Negotiating Table: Textron Aviation and IAM union leaders have agreed to return to the bargaining table from Thursday ...
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US Transport Secretary calls for agreement between union and Boeing: The Boeing strike is now also attracting US politicians' attention ...
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The U.S. port strike: Rock the boat baby: Holy ship!
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Strike alarm in NRW: Verdi lets the cat out of the bag - | Millions of citizens are trembling
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The massive U.S. port strike ended just days after it started: Tens of thousands of dockworkers will return to the job, averting the significant economic ...
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