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nation16 days ago•5 min saved

LIRR at risk of shutdown as union talks near deadline

North America’s busiest commuter railroad, the Long Island Rail Road, faces a shutdown risk as unions and the MTA race toward a contract deadline. After a 60-day cooling-off period, talks continue with wage demands; the MTA has offered what it says is a 4.5% increase in the contract’s fourth year via lump-sum payments, while unions seek about 16% over four years. Free limited shuttle buses will operate during rush hours if a deal is not reached, and riders are urged to telework where possible as negotiations proceed.

via PBS|

#labor-unions #long-island-rail-road #mta

business17 days ago•15 min saved

LIRR at Risk of Shutdown as Wage Talks Hit Deadline

The Long Island Rail Road, North America’s busiest commuter line, faces a potential shutdown as unions and the MTA race toward a contract deal before a looming deadline. Unions representing about half of the 7,000 workers are pushing for roughly 16% wage increases over four years, while the MTA has floated a fourth-year lump-sum option totaling about 4.5%. A strike could begin if no agreement is reached by the 12:01 a.m. Saturday deadline, threatening a transit disruption for around 250,000 riders on weekdays; the MTA plans limited free shuttles during rush hours and Gov. Hochul urged telework where possible as talks continue.

via AP News|

#business #contract-negotiations #labor-unions

labor-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

"Strike Looms at Newark Brewery as Music Stars Take Center Stage"

Anheuser-Busch employees, represented by the Teamsters, are holding an informational picket at the Newark brewery as the strike deadline approaches.

via inForney.com|

#anheuser-busch #labor-relations #newark-brewery

labor-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

Las Vegas Casino Workers Threaten Strike as Formula 1 Grand Prix Approaches

Over 30,000 hotel workers at Las Vegas casinos, members of the Culinary Workers Union, have set a strike deadline for November 10 if they do not reach new union contracts. The strike would affect 18 casinos, including popular ones like Bellagio and MGM Grand, just days before the Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend begins on November 15. The union has been negotiating with MGM Resorts International, Caesars Entertainment, and Wynn Resorts since April, seeking significant wage increases. The event is expected to draw 30,000 people to Las Vegas.

via Forbes|

#casino-workers #formula-1-grand-prix #labor-relations

labor-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

Las Vegas Hospitality Workers Prepare for Strike Deadline

The Culinary Union has set a strike deadline for 5 a.m. on November 10 for 35,000 hospitality workers employed at MGM Resorts, Wynn Resorts, and Caesars Entertainment properties in Las Vegas. The strike deadline does not apply to the recently acquired Cosmopolitan property. The union claims to be well-prepared with a significant strike fund. This potential strike would be the largest in U.S. history, and negotiations for new contracts have been ongoing since April.

via Fox 5 Las Vegas|

#culinary-union #hospitality-workers #labor-relations

labor-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

"UAW Sets New Strike Deadline, Heightening Tensions in Detroit's Auto Industry"

UAW President Shawn Fain has announced a new strike deadline for the Big Three automakers, Ford Motor Company, General Motors, and Stellantis, giving them until Friday, September 22 at 12 p.m. to make substantial progress towards a fair agreement. If progress is not made, the UAW will call for more members to join the "stand up" strike. Unifor, representing Ford autoworkers in Canada, has also set a strike deadline for Tuesday, September 19 at 12 a.m. Talks with Ford have been described as reasonably productive, while discussions with Stellantis and General Motors have not been critiqued. Currently, the only plant being picketed in Michigan is Ford's Michigan Assembly in Wayne.

via WDIV ClickOnDetroit|

#big-three-automakers #labor-relations #negotiations

labor-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

Impending Unifor Strike Looms as Ford Negotiations Stall

Unifor, the union representing Ford Motor Co. workers in Canada, has extended its strike deadline by 24 hours as negotiations continue through the night. The union received a "substantive offer" from the automaker minutes before the deadline, but a tentative agreement has not been reached. Unifor members are prepared for a total strike if necessary. The union aims to leverage Ford's Canadian operations to secure its demands, including improved pensions and wages. Strikes by UAW members at three Detroit Three plants in the United States are also ongoing.

via Automotive News Canada|

#automotive-industry #ford-motor-co #labor-relations

labor-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

Unifor Braces for Strike as Ford Negotiations Stall

via Automotive News Canada|

#automotive-industry #ford-motor-co #labor-relations

labor-relations2 years ago•6 min saved

"UAW's Confrontational Stance with Big 3 Automakers Escalates as Strike Deadline Approaches"

The United Auto Workers (UAW) union is edging closer to a strike against General Motors, Stellantis, and Ford as their contract deadline approaches. The UAW's demands, including a 46% pay raise, a 32-hour week with 40 hours of pay, and the restoration of traditional pensions, have been dismissed by the automakers as unrealistic. The potential strike comes amidst a growing number of strikes and threatened strikes across various industries in the US. The UAW's president, Shawn Fain, has set high expectations and assured union members that they can achieve significant gains. A strike could have significant financial implications for the automakers and could further inflate vehicle prices.

via The Associated Press|

#auto-workers-union #automakers #contract-negotiations