Longshoremen strike deadline looms large over economy and election
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A hurricane, an intensifying war and a looming strike present a battery of new crises for Harris
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Looming dockworker strike would have major economic impact
A dockworker strike is threatening America's Atlantic ports, and if you're looking for a safe harbor, there may not be one. If the walkout goes on for more than a few days, consumers could start ...1 hour ago -
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Hasbro and Mattel have most toy shipments locked in as port strike looms, analysts say
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Port strike looms
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Dockworkers poised to strike at midnight Tens of thousands of longshoremen at ...3 hours ago -
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Longshoremen strike deadline looms large over economy and election
Tens of thousands of longshoremen at 14 ports along the East Coast and Gulf of Mexico are poised to walk off the job early Tuesday morning if their union and employers cannot reach a new labor ...5 hours ago -
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Democrats sue Georgia election board over new rule requiring hand-counting of ballots
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Education Dept. extends deadline for defaulted student loan borrowers to get current
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Longshoremen’s Fight Against Automation Confronts an AI Future
The strike is the latest effort to resist automation in defense of people’s jobs.7 hours ago -
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Far right in Austria 'opens new era' with election victory
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What to know about looming U.S. port strike
About 45,000 dockworkers at ports across the U.S. are poised to go on strike as they demand significantly higher wages and job protections from automation. Peter S. Goodman, global economic ...10 hours ago -
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Millions Could Lose Insurance Subsidies, Depending on the Election
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In a Year of Elections, Democracy is on the Line
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Expert weighs in on future of election betting
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No negotiations scheduled as major port strike looms
Thousands of dockworkers at 14 different ports from Texas to Massachusetts are set to go on strike at midnight. Negotiations between the unions representing the dockworkers and a shipping industry ...12 hours ago -
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A pollster’s warning: Beware 2024 election polls
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A Blast in Central Beirut Damages a Building
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At the scene of Israeli strike in the heart of Beirut
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Is Harris vs Trump impacting the economy?
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What you need to know about the Sept. 30 education relief deadline
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UK economy grew less than thought in spring
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The key to India’s economy? Making women safer
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Middle East crisis live: Israel strikes central Beirut as Lebanon death toll passes 100
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Retailers Brace for Impact of Longshoremen’s Strike
The looming threat of a dockworker strike could affect a number of businesses–particularly as the holiday season ramps up.Yesterday -
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Austrian far right secures historic election win
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Oliver Dowden interviewed in election betting inquiry
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Projection shows far-right Freedom Party leading over governing conservatives in Austrian election
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Hezbollah confirms 7th senior leader was killed in Israeli strikes in a little over a week
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Harris closes gap with Trump on economy
Vice President Harris is gaining steam with voters on the economy, just as the economy itself is showing new signs of its strength. The economy is the top issue for voters, according to many ...Yesterday - Donald Trump