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United States Of America - UAW: Tentative Deals With Automakers...

United States Of America - On June 1, 2023, the United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Washington state concrete business which sued the union that represented the company’s truck drivers. The 8-1 decision overturned the lower court ruling of Glacier Northwest Inc. v. International Brotherhood of Teamsters, which held that Glacier is…

United States of America - Possible contagion rail strikes are mounting in the US again with the blunt of strikes and protests falling over France and other European zones. Expect rapid negotiated and pre-medetated swift action from the White House task forces at a time of crisis during the actions by Russia in Ukraine and the market manipulations…

Portland, Oregon - After two years of negotiations, city workers in Portland, Oregon, following a rally have authorized a strike for Thursday, February 10. On January 20, workers overwhelmingly voted to strike, which would be their first since 2001 unless a tentative contract settlement is reached during ongoing negotiations with a mediator. The…

Bellevue, Washington - A lengthy strike by concrete truckers and drivers has slowed or halted major projects in the Seattle area, including the light rail expansion, resulting in the layoff of hundreds of workers. The strike affects every concrete-related project in the region. The Teamsters Local 174 union, which represents concrete mixer drivers…

Seattle, Washington - Carpenters in the Seattle area have approved a new contract with their employers following a nearly three-week strike that slowed construction across the region and exposed divisions within the union's 12,000 members. The Northwest Carpenters Union reported Monday evening that its members voted in favor of the deal by a…