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Strikes Resume at Canadian Ports After ILWU Rejects Tentative Deal

ILWU Canada said that it did not believe the recommendations proposed by mediators would sufficiently protect port workers’ jobs now or in the future.

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Teamsters Head Asks White House to Not Interfere in Potential UPS Strike

During a July 16 webcast, Teamsters president Sean O’Brien said that he asked the White House to stay away on numerous occasions.

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United, Pilots Agree in Principle to New Labor Deal

The deal will help ease pressure on United, which has come under criticism after a series of delays and cancellations to flights, even as it experiences soaring demand.

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TForce Freight Agrees to New Contract with Teamsters Union

Prior to the deal's announcement, Teamsters voted to authorize a strike had the union’s national contract with TForce expired July 31.

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UPS Strike Could Be the Costliest in U.S. History, Study Finds

A 10-day strike of 340,000 workers would reportedly result in over $1.1 billion in lost direct wages and more than $7 billion in total economic losses.

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Shippers, Union Reach Deal to End Strike That Snarled Canadian Ports

The strike at ports that handle about a quarter of Canada’s total traded goods reduced arrivals of container ships and diverted vessels to U.S. facilities.

Ships at the Port of Vancouver during a dockworkers strike on July 5. Photographer: Jimmy Jeong/Bloomberg

Supply Chain and Labor Disruptions Increased Through the First Half of 2023

Labor disruptions during the first half of 2023 — which included strikes, layoffs and labor protests — grew by 136% year-on-year.

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Redwood Logistics Acquires Rockfarm Supply Chain Solutions

Redwood said that the acquisition of Rockfarm and Global Distribution and Logistics “fortifies” the company’s modern fourth-party logistics (4PL) services.

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Milwaukee Tool Questioned Over Forced Labor Allegations

An investigative report alleges that Milwaukee Tool has been sourcing work gloves from political prisoners at the Chishan Prison in China.

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Nike and Dynasty Gold Being Investigated Over Forced Labor Allegations

The probes were launched after an assessment of complaints regarding the overseas operations of 13 Canadian businesses was filed by a coalition of 28 civil society organizations in 2022.

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Vast Majority of CEOs Worry About Supply Chain Human Rights Issues: Survey

Executives are also interested in bringing their supply chains closer to home, with 43% of CEOs with a resiliency problem saying they are either already on-shoring or considering it.

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