Boeing machinists reject new contract on 41st day of strike
Striking Boeing mechanics rejected a proposed contract that would have ended a costly 41-day work stoppage. Machinists, represented by the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), rejected the deal, which included a 35% wage increase over the next four years, a $7,000 ratification bonus and improved retirement benefits. “There are consequences when companies […]
Possible Strike Could Cause Disaster For The New York Times’ Election Night Coverage
The New York Times Tech Guild has warned that a strike could occur around Election Day. The strike could significantly impact the newspaper's ability to deliver timely election coverage, including updates, results and forecasts. According to In the Washington Post. Benjamin Harnett, principal software engineer and shop steward at the Tech Guild, said critical services […]
Boeing strike costliest in economic damage of 2024 so far
Peter McNally, Head of Global Analyst at Third Bridge, talks about how the Boeing factory workers' strike is impacting business on The Big Money Show. The ongoing strike by Boeing machinists could end this week, but estimates suggest it could cause more economic damage than any other work stoppage in the U.S. so far this […]
CVS workers at seven pharmacies in California strike
Employees at seven CVS pharmacies in Southern California went on strike last week demanding better pay and health care. It's the latest sign of turmoil for the company, whose CEO recently resigned amid store closures and a plunge in stock price. Employees at four stores in Los Angeles and three others in Orange County walked […]
Trump urges Bibi to ‘do what he wants to do’ with potential Iran strike
Former President Donald Trump said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should “do what he wants” regarding possible retaliatory strikes against Iran. “Yes, I think so. [Netanyahu is] He's going to do what he wants. And I think he has to do that.” Mr Trump said In an interview aired on Sunday by the Saudi state […]
Israel’s Strike on Iran Will Be ‘Fierce’
Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) Brigadier General Amir Avivi (R) told ABC News on Monday that an impending Israeli retaliatory strike against Iran would be “violent” and lead to an escalation of the war that would last “many months.” spoke. In early September, Abibi of the Israel Defense and Security Forum (IDSF), a conservative think tank, […]
CVS workers strike at 7 California locations seeking better pay, health care
See what's being clicked on FoxBusiness.com. Workers at seven CVS pharmacies in Southern California are currently on strike to demand better wages and health care and accuse the company of bad faith contract negotiations. The strike began Friday and continued through the weekend, affecting four stores in Los Angeles and three others in Orange County. […]
US probes classified documents leak on Israel’s planned strike on Iran: report
The United States is investigating the unauthorized release of classified documents detailing Israel's plans to attack Iran, according to the Associated Press. The document, attributed to the U.S. Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and the National Security Agency, states that Israel is still keeping its military assets in place to carry out military strikes in response to Iran's […]
Speaker Johnson slams leak of US intel on Israel’s plans to strike Iran: ‘Very concerning’
House Speaker Mike Johnson on Sunday expressed deep concern over a major leak of U.S. intelligence detailing Israel's plans for retaliation against Iran, stressing that he was watching the situation “closely.” Mr. Johnson (R-Louisiana), who is campaigning in Michigan, said he would meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and receive a “classified-level” briefing on […]
Boeing, union reach tentative agreement to halt strike
Boeing and the roughly 33,000 machinists who went on strike last month have reached a tentative agreement, the union announced Saturday. The International Association of Machinists (IAM) said: “We are finalizing the strike settlement agreement and expect to close it soon, along with additional contract details to provide a clear understanding of the proposal. I […]