Port Union Agrees to Suspend Strike
From today’s New York Times: The International Longshoremen’s Association agreed on Thursday to suspend a strike that closed down major ports on the East and Gulf Coasts. The move followed…
Nike Shareholders Vote Against Proposal on Workers’ Rights
From today’s Reuters: Nike (NKE.N), opens new tab shareholders have voted against a proposal to consider joining binding agreements with supply chain workers to better address human rights issues in…
Railroad Labor Unions Threaten To Strike Over Quality Of Life Shortcomings In New Contract
From today’s CNBC Online: Two of the largest railroad unions in negotiations with railroad carriers have drawn a line in the sand: They are demanding more quality-of-life provisions be put…