labor unions

The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) initiated a strike earlier this week amid ongoing negotiations regarding wage increases and protections against automation and AI. The strike, if prolonged, could lead to supply constraints which may cause prices to rise, economists warn.These are...

The labor contract between the International Longshoremen's Association and U.S. Maritime Alliance expired overnight on Tuesday. The ILA — whose members comprise dockworkers on the East Coast — is now officially on strike. Supply chain disruptions stemming from a prolonged strike may affect...

President Joe Biden faces another test of his commitment to revitalizing U.S. manufacturing and boosting organized labor, as unions turn their attention to the semiconductor industry. The Communications Workers of America (CWA), representing around 700,000 tech and media professionals, is preparing...

United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain is gearing up to organize more nonunion automaker factories on the heels of a major victory at a Volkswagen (OTC:VWAGY) plant in Tennessee. What Happened: Fain told multiple media outlets on Monday and over the weekend that the UAW’s $40-million...

President Joe Biden this week approved tough new emissions standards set by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for cars sold in the U.S. While it heartened environmentalists, pure-play electric vehicle (EV) makers and those manufacturers committed to a full transition to EVs, the response...

MGM Detroit workers voted against a tentative deal and will continue their weeks-long strike against the casino company. The union laborers have asked patrons to avoid visiting the Detroit casinos or using the casino’s online sports-gambling apps until a deal is in place. The MGM Detroit...

United Auto Workers (UAW) union will strike at Volvo Group-owned (OTCPK: VLVLY) heavy-duty truck maker Mack Trucks starting Monday for better wages, job security, and pension, among other demands. What Happened: The nearly 4,000 workers at Mack Trucks had received a tentative agreement from...

The United Auto Workers (UAW) union is reportedly threatening to expand its strike against Detroit carmakers if negotiations for new four-year contracts do not make progress.  What Happened: Currently, there’s a limited strike at General Motors (NYSE:GM), Ford Motor...

A strike by the United Auto Workers (UAW) union could happen later this week if a deal is not reached by a Sept. 15 deadline. Here’s a look at the latest on the potential strike and how Americans feel about it and who the blame should be placed on. What Happened: The UAW union is...

If you’re talking about the main storylines of the stock market in 2023, they are most likely going to be artificial intelligence and ChatGPT. But, close behind is a labor movement that’s spanning across different industries, including a major strike threat, since averted by a new...

The United Auto Workers union has released a report shedding light on the dangerous working conditions and inadequate wages at Ultium Cells Lordstown in Ohio. This facility, a joint venture between General Motors (NYSE:GM) and LG Energy Solution, produces batteries for GM...

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) employees across 40 countries plan protests and walkouts during Black Friday sales.  What Happened: According to a campaign called "Make Amazon Pay," workers in the U.S., U.K., India, Japan, Australia, South Africa ...

Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA) CEO Elon Musk on Friday suggested on Twitter that Tesla could soon be bigger than Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL). What Happened: On Friday, a Twitter exchange began when the user @WholeMarsBlog wrote, "Tesla is going to be bigger than Apple."...

Legislation that the International Brotherhood of Teamsters asserts will make collective bargaining more fair at XPO Logistics (NYSE: XPO) and other trucking companies has the potential to gain traction in the current Congress – and it has the full support of President Joe Biden. The Protecting...

The Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division (BMWED) is threatening to take action against Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP), saying that the railroad hasn't done enough to protect workers against the COVID-19 pandemic. The union, which is affiliated with the International Brotherhood of...