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U.S. port, union talks break down again over automation, with two months to go before potential strike
With roughly two months before union workers at East and Gulf Coast ports may begin a new strike, a fight over automated technology is slowing negotiations.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
U.S. trade deficit widens to 30-month high as imports flood in before port strike. GDP shaved.
The U.S. trade deficit jumped to a 30-month high in September, keeping the economy from posting a second straight 3% increase in gross domestic product.Business - MarketWatch - November 5 -
Labor strikes shut down operations at Canada's container ports from East to West Coast, with U.S. trade left in limbo
Ports of Vancouver and Prince Rupert are at a standstill after ILWU union workers walked off the job, the latest in a string of Canadian labor strikes.Business - CNBC - November 4 -
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Tube strikes called off after union talks
London Underground drivers were due to walk out on 7 and 12 November.Top stories - BBC News - November 5 -
Washington lawmakers press Boeing, union to resolve monthlong strike
Four Democratic lawmakers from the state of Washington this week urged Boeing and the union representing striking machinists around Seattle and Portland, Ore., to resolve the labor dispute. Around ...Politics - The Hill - October 16 -
Boeing workers to vote on ending strike in critical week for plane maker
Union members to consider offer on Wednesday that could restart production stalled for more than a monthBusiness - Financial Times - October 20 -
New York Times tech workers go on strike before election
The New York Times' Tech Guild members are on strike the day before the election, with a high likelihood of a continued strike. The Tech Guild represents over 600 software developers and other ...Politics - The Hill - November 4 -
Breaking down the U.S. threat to withhold military aid to Israel
The U.S. on Monday said it would send an anti-missile system and 100 troops to Israel. On Tuesday, Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the U.S. would withhold ...Top stories - CBS News - October 15 -
Unions: Support automation that helps workers without sinking them
A far better approach would be to ensure that automation benefits workers, not just providing stratospheric gains for shareholders and executives.Politics - The Hill - October 16 -
2025 NFL Draft: Is there a franchise QB in this draft class? Breaking down the potential of each top prospect
One player has separated himself more than halfway through the college football seasonSports - CBS Sports - October 24 -
New York Times tech union goes on strike, one day before election
The New York Times Tech Guild announced Monday morning it is officially on an unfair labor practice strike, just one day before the high stakes presidential election.Top stories - NBC News - November 4 -
As Gaza Cease-Fire Talks Resume, Little Progress Is Expected Before the U.S. Election
Analysts said Israel was expected to wait until the outcome of the election before deciding on its stance on a cease-fire in Gaza. Hamas officials seem reluctant to compromise.World - The New York Times - October 28 -
U.S. industrial output falls in September, held down by Boeing strike and hurricanes
U.S. industrial production fell 0.3% in September, held down by the strike at Boeing Co and by the two recent hurricanes, the Federal Reserve reported Thursday.Business - MarketWatch - October 17 -
Life Is Strange Dev's Workers Are Going On Strike Over Impending Layoffs
Workers at the French gaming studio Don't Nod--the developers behind Jusant, Life is Strange 1 and 2, and upcoming release Lost Records: Bloom & Rage--are set to strike this week due to imminent ...Tech - GameSpot - November 6 -
Spirit may be at the end of its runway as Frontier talks break down, bankruptcy looms
Beleaguered Spirit Airlines reportedly is discussing its options with creditors as Frontier Airlines abandons merger talks.Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
College basketball scores, winners and losers: SEC slips on opening night with its two Texas teams going down
The No. 13 Aggies and No. 19 Longhorns were the only ranked teams to lose to unranked teams on opening nightSports - CBS Sports - November 5 -
Boeing Union Votes to End Strike
Machinists are set to return to work after ratifying a contract with a 38% pay raise.Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 5 -
Biden announces $3 billion investment in U.S. ports
President Biden announced a $3 billion investment to reinvigorate ports across the U.S. Mr. Biden spoke from the Port of Baltimore, not far from the site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
Season finales, awards and maybe Tiger and Charlie Woods: What remains over final two months in golf 2024
With two months to go in the 2024 golf world, and following a rather stagnant October, there is plenty to pay attention to down the stretch.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 4 -
Bucks need action, not just talk, to pull themselves out of worst start in over two decades
Milwaukee is 1-5 for the first time since 2000Sports - CBS Sports - November 3 -
Italian autoworkers go on strike, as troubled Stellantis faces pressure over production plans
Workers in Italy’s troubled automotive sector are holding a national strike for the first time in 20 years, with a massive demonstration crossing the center of RomeWorld - ABC News - October 18 -
Kaiser mental health workers strike in Southern California over staffing, workloads
More than 2,400 Kaiser Permanente psychologists, therapists, social workers and other mental health workers in Southern California have begun an open-ended strike over increased workloads and ...Health - ABC News - October 21 -
Boeing, union reach tentative agreement to halt strike
A tentative agreement has been reached between Boeing and the roughly 33,000 machinists that went on strike last month, the union announced Saturday. "We are finalizing the strike settlement ...Politics - The Hill - October 19 -
Boeing, Union Reach Wage Deal to End Strike
The Jet maker and machinists union reach a tentative deal, including an offer of a 35% wage increase, to end a strike that halted most of the company’s production.Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 19 -
Volkswagen Profit Shrinks as Unions Threaten Strike
Germany’s biggest automaker said its profit dropped 42 percent in the third quarter, as union leaders warned that workers were ready to walk out over a wage dispute.Business - The New York Times - October 30 -
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Boeing Union Approves New Contract, Ending Costly Strike
About 33,000 workers at the aerospace manufacturer had been on strike for nearly two months, having rejected two earlier contract offers.Top stories - The New York Times - November 5 -
NI teachers unions ballot members on strike
The pay dispute could also spread to include the Northern Ireland Civil Service.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
Breaking down the timing of election results
One of the top questions people want to know is when will we know who wins the election. While we don't know for sure, there are some clues. Major Garrett has more.Top stories - CBS News - November 4 -
Breaking down Trump's win in Georgia
Voters in Georgia gave Trump 16 electoral votes on his way to the White House, CBS News projects. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more on how Trump won there.Top stories - CBS News - November 6 -
Breaking down Harris' concession speech
Vice President Kamala Harris delivered her concession speech Wednesday following former President Donald Trump's projected win. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports. Then, ...Top stories - CBS News - November 6 -
Breaking down Trump's deportation pledge
President-elect Trump has vowed to launch "the largest deportation operation" in American history, targeting the country's estimated 11 million undocumented immigrants. A CBS News analysis reveals ...Top stories - CBS News - 6 days ago -
Breaking down the Delphi murders verdict
An Indiana jury on Monday convicted 52-year-old Richard Allen of murder seven years after two teenage girls vanished during a hike. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee has more on the verdict.Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
Canada's Labor Minister ends coast-to-coast port labor turmoil, forcing unions back to work
Canada's Labor Minister ended labor battles at Vancouver and Montreal ports, the second time the Canadian government has recently forced unions back to work.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
Biden to unveil $3 billion investment in U.S. ports in Baltimore
President Biden will announce initiative to modernize ports across the U.S. and improve working conditions for dockworkers.Top stories - CBS News - October 29 -
Biden Announces $3 Billion to Cut Carbon Emissions at U.S. Ports
On a visit to Baltimore, the president said federal grants would help upgrade port infrastructure at 55 sites nationwide.Business - Inc. - October 29