Boeing agreed to raise wages by 25% for its largest union in a four year pact aimed at preventing a strike, days before a potential walkout that would further strain the company.
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CNBC - Business
Largest port on U.S. East Coast, New York/New Jersey, begins prepping for what could be first union strike since 1977
A deadline of Oct. 1 for a new deal between port workers and ownership is approaching, and after talks broke down during the summer, tensions are high.36 minutes ago -
MarketWatch - Business
FedEx stock falls as company narrows its full-year forecast
The package-delivery giant said reduced demand for priority services and higher operating costs weighed on results.1 hour ago -
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CNBC - Business
UAW warns of potential strikes at Ford, Stellantis a year after unprecedented work stoppages
The UAW has announced a strike deadline at a Ford tool and die plant that supports F-150 production as well as strike authorization voting at Stellantis.5 hours ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Boeing strike: 'My $28-an-hour pay isn't enough to get by'
BBC News speaks to Boeing workers on the picket line about why they feel they have no choice but to strike.6 hours ago -
Inc. - Business
Boeing Furloughs Thousands as Strike Resolution Makes No Progress
Nonunion employees will experience one-week furloughs every four weeks as the troubled planemaker struggles to conserve cash.6 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Boeing starts furloughing tens of thousands of employees amid machinist strike
CEO Kelly Ortberg said affected employees would take one week of furlough every four weeks for the strike's duration and he and his team would take pay cuts.11 hours ago -
The Guardian - World
Boeing accused of being ‘unprepared’ for federal mediation as strike continues
Union members ‘frustrated’ that company was allegedly unwilling to discuss wages and pensions in negotiations. Union officials have accused Boeing of being “unprepared” after talks resumed to end ...11 hours ago -
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CBS News - Top stories
Boeing set to start large-scale furloughs due to machinists strike
Boeing's CEO says it will start furloughing "a large number" of employees to conserve cash during the strike by union machinists that began last week.12 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
Fed slashes interest rates by a half point, an aggressive start to its first easing campaign in four years
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday lowered the federal funds rate to a range between 4.75%-5%.22 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
BBC News - Top stories
Major US labour union declines to endorse either Harris or Trump
The decision is a blow to the Harris campaign's efforts to woo working-class voters in swing states.22 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Inc. - Business
Amazon Raises Hourly Wages for Fulfillment, Transport Workers
The hikes go into effect this month and may help retain workers through the holiday season.Yesterday - Amazon -
BBC News - Top stories
US interest rates cut by 0.5% in first drop in four years
The Federal Reserve has cut its key lending rate by 0.5 percentage points - a larger cut than expected.Yesterday -
BBC News - Top stories
Boeing suspends jobs for thousands after strike
Boeing says it is suspending jobs for thousands of staff in the US due to a worker strike.Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Here’s one way Boeing plans to preserve cash amid strike
Furloughs for employees and pay cuts for executives are coming at Boeing.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
How to Treat and Prevent These Four Common Infections That Can Cause Cancer
A new report says that 13 percent of cancers are linked to bacteria or viruses. Vaccines and treatments offer powerful protection.Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
Boeing starts furloughing tens of thousands of employees amid machinist strike
Boeing will temporarily furlough thousands of U.S. executives, managers and other staff, citing the ongoing machinist strike as the company races to preserve cash, CEO Kelly Ortberg told employees ...Yesterday -
The New York Times - Business
Boeing to Begin Temporary Layoffs Due to Strike
The aerospace giant said it would temporarily lay off tens of thousands of employees to stem losses from a walkout by the machinists’ union.Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
Resurgent Unions Flex Muscle at Boeing, Stellantis and East Coast Ports
Strikes, threats of strikes, and localized strike votes form a picture of organized labor asserting its power during a union-friendly presidential administration.Yesterday -
The Hill - Politics
Springfield mayor: Trump visit would be 'an extreme strain' on city resources following threats
Springfield Mayor Rob Rue said a visit from former President Trump would be "an extreme strain" on the city in the wake of unfounded claims made by the former president and his running mate, Sen. ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
NBC News - Politics
After false pet claims, Springfield mayor says Trump visit would be 'an extreme strain' on resources
Springfield, Ohio, Mayor Rob Rue said a visit from Donald Trump, who spread false rumors about Haitian immigrants eating pets there, would "strain" resources.2 days ago - Donald Trump -
MarketWatch - Business
The second-largest economy in the world just raised its retirement age. American workers should take notice.
The U.S. is facing a similar retirement crisis, and there’s no easy solution.2 days ago -
VentureBeat - Tech
EA aims to double audience to over 1 billion in 5 years
Electronic Arts unveiled its EA Sports App for connected entertainment beyond gaming will begin testing this fall.2 days ago -
The New York Times - Business
Boeing Restarts Labor Negotiations as It Seeks End to Strike
Federal mediators are helping the aerospace manufacturer and leaders of the union representing more than 33,000 workers who went on strike last week reach a deal.2 days ago -
CBS Sports - Sports
College football rankings: Florida State still wallowing in Bottom 25 as lone Power Four representative
Anyone can rank the 25 best teams in college football, but here, we rank the 25 worst after Week 32 days ago - College Football -
Inc. - Business
Boeing, Union Plan to Meet as Strikers Dig In
The two sides return to the bargaining table with federal mediators as the price tag for the walkout is estimated to hit $100 million a day.2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Boeing strike emotions flare as guard flashes gun at picketing workers
Airplane manufacturer called incident outside Seattle hub "unacceptable," saying the guard would not be returning.2 days ago -
Financial Times - Business
Traders step up bets on BoE interest rate cut
Markets price in 35% chance of central bank move this week as expectations of large US rate cut have grown2 days ago -
The Guardian - World
Guardian parent company in talks over potential sale of Observer
Guardian Media Group announces it is in negotiations with Tortoise Media over world’s oldest Sunday newspaper. The Guardian’s parent company has announced that it is in formal negotiations with ...2 days ago -
NBC News - Top stories
8-year-old girl takes car on 25-minute joyride to Target
An 8-year-old Ohio girl is home safe after she took her mother’s car and drove to Target 25 minutes away as her family and police searched for her. According to a Bedford Police Department service ...2 days ago -
BBC News - Top stories
Doctor left bedbound for four years by long Covid
Becky Williams, a doctor from Leeds, says patients like her have been “left to rot”.2 days ago - Covid -
ABC News - Top stories
Boeing strike triggers standoff over losses each side's willing to stomach
Workers could drain savings while company risks ballooning debt, experts said.2 days ago