Automation takes center stage in port negotiations
Dockers and longshoremen from the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) highlight anxieties being felt across industries: Will their jobs be replaced by robots? The ILA's three-day strike and ongoing negotiations have put the fight against automation technology back in the spotlight, but it remains unclear whether the union can repel the technology that appears to be […]
NCH, Florida Blue contract negotiations coming down to wire – Gulfshore Business
As the deadline approaches for a new contract between Naples Complementary Health and insurer Florida Blue, the health system and the insurer announced Sept. 30 that negotiations are continuing. NCH spokeswoman Kara Down confirmed that negotiations were “still ongoing”. “Florida Blue remains committed to an agreement to maintain NCH in our network,” said Florida Blue […]
Port employers file complaint against union to resume negotiations as strike looms
Fruit and vegetable importer Peter Kopke Sr. discusses the impact of the impending port strike on 'The Bottom Line'. employer of East Port and Bay Port filed an unfair labor practice complaint Thursday against the longshoremen's union, accusing it of refusing to negotiate ahead of a threatened strike on Oct. 1. The United States Maritime […]
GOP senator opens door to tax negotiations in lame duck session
Sen. Mike Rounds, D-Lausanne, said Wednesday there may be an opportunity to negotiate a tax agreement during the current lame-duck session of Congress ahead of the tax law's scheduled expiration next year. “There's one chance after the election to see if there's enough energy in Congress to say, 'OK, we know what's going to happen […]
Boeing workers vote to strike after contract negotiations rejected by members
Horizon Investments Chief Investment Officer Scott Ladner and Aquinas Wealth Advisors President Chris McMahon break down the market's latest “paradox” and shares of Boeing Co. and Alphabet Inc., respectively. Boeing factory workers are reportedly planning to strike on Friday after union members voted in favor of a strike late Thursday night. “This is about respect, […]
Jerry Jones opens up on ‘challenge’ of lingering Dak Prescott negotiations
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones addressed one of the franchise's biggest critics in an interview posted to YouTube on Wednesday night. Jones spoke with ESPN's Stephen A. Smith in an hour-long conversation as part of a special edition of “The Stephen A. Smith Show,” touching on everything from the CeeDee Lamb drama to negotiations with star […]
Belichick says Mass. tax rate makes negotiations harder
Legendary NFL head coach Bill Belichick commented that nearly every NFL player who joins the New England Patriots is subject to a “wealth tax” that significantly reduces their income. The eight-time Super Bowl-winning coach was discussing the factors that influence a notable NFL player's decision on which team to play for — specifically, Dallas Cowboys […]
Blinken arrives in Middle East to renew cease-fire negotiations in Gaza
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Sunday as he began a Middle East tour he hopes will increase diplomatic pressure for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip this week. The visit marks Blinken’s 10th visit to the region since the start of Israel’s war with […]
Gaza negotiations conclude with some optimism
Welcome to The Hill’s defense and national security newsletter {beacon} Defense andNational Security Defense andNational Security Full text ‘We’re not there yet’: Biden aims to reach Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement by next week President Biden said Friday that efforts to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas are closer than ever but more work is […]
Why Israel-Hamas cease-fire negotiations are a bizarre farce
Israel has eliminated at least 17,000 of Hamas’ estimated 30,000 thugs, IDF spokesman Maj. Gen. Daniel Hagari said this week, and has also been rapidly eliminating terrorist leaders in recent days. The good ones: Rot in Hell, Mohammed Deif, Ismail Haniyeh. At this point, it seems likely that Hamas insiders are siding with each other […]