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Ports strike would leave Walmart, Ikea, Home Depot with few import options, union warns
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MarketWatch - Business
A port strike would be ill-timed, but disruption could boost these companies
A strike at U.S. East Coast and Gulf ports would be ill-timed for the holiday season and could cause a spike in rail congestion, but the disruption could spell opportunities for some companies.Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
East Coast Port Employers File Labor Complaint Against Union
As a strike looms, port operators said labor leaders were refusing to bargain, as big retailers brace for supply chain hiccups.6 hours ago -
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As Strike Looms, Port Operators Ask Regulator to Force Dockworkers to Negotiate
The group that represents port terminal operators said the International Longshoremen’s Association was refusing to negotiate a new contract before a Monday deadline.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
White House urges dockworkers and East Coast ports to avoid strike
A government task force is ready to help minimize supply-chain disruptions in case of a prolonged East Coast port strike, Biden administration saysYesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Port strike could come at a ‘high political cost’ for Harris campaign
Polls show Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump in a tight race for the White House, setting up a situation where small economic disturbances could tilt the race one way ...8 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Tesla home checks on workers on sick leave defended by boss in Germany
Carmaker wants to ‘appeal to employees’ work ethic’ but move prompts outrage from plant’s union. The boss of a Tesla factory has defended the decision to send managers to the homes of workers on ...13 hours ago - Tesla -
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Bowen: Huge Beirut strike leaves West powerless as Israel chases victory
Diplomats were hoping to calm matters - they will be looking at events with dismay.34 minutes ago - Israel
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