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ILWU Canada Workers Vote to Authorize a Strike

Over 99% of ILWU Canada members voted in favor of strike actions with the earliest possible start date reportedly being June 24, 2023.

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Biden’s Labor Chief Visits California to Break Deadlock in West Coast Port Talks

Acting Labor secretary Julie Su is reportedly encouraging the union and port managers “to stay at the table and reach an agreement."

Port of Los Angeles. Los Angeles, California, US. June 2023. Photo: Bloomberg

Watch: Attacking the Problem of Worker Engagement and Retention

Finding and retaining employees across the supply chain has become increasingly difficult in recent years. Dana Stiffler, vice president distinguished analyst with Gartner, offers some advice on how to approach that challenge.

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Challenges Facing Global Automotive Supply Chains

The automotive supply chain is a primary example of an industry severely impacted by instability and disruption.

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Biden Called to Intervene as Labor Dispute Disrupts West Coast Ports

“We urge you to appoint an independent mediator to help the parties reach a voluntary agreement,” wrote Chamber president Suzanne Clark in a June 9 letter to President Biden.

Port of Los Angeles. Los Angeles, California, US. June 2023. Photo: Bloomberg

U.S. Expands China Forced-Labor Embargo with Ban on Two New Firms

Ninestar Corp. and Xinjiang Zhongtai Chemical Co. Ltd. were both added to the list June 9 bringing the total number of companies to 22.

Hetian, China. 2007. Photo: China Photos/Getty Images/Bloomberg

Near-Shoring in Mexico: More than Manufacturing

About 88% of U.S.-based small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) will reorganize their supply chains to leverage suppliers in the U.S. or Mexico in 2023.

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Distracted Driving: Using AI Technology to Break a Deadly Habit

A.I.-driven technology can help keep drivers and passengers safe by not only detecting distracted driving, but also identifying other potentially risky behaviors.

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Union Workers Halt Operations at Several West Coast U.S. Ports

The union decided to stage “concerted and disruptive work actions” after labor relations reportedly deteriorated between dockworkers and port managers during the week of June 2.

The Port of Oakland in Oakland, California on October 26, 2011. Photo: iStock.com/hanusst

The Emerging Role of the Procurement Performance Manager

Recently, companies have invested more money and resources into Procurement Performance Managers to ensure procurement performance is monitored, optimized and impactful.

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U.S. Transportation Sector Unemployment Rates Fell Below Pre-Pandemic Levels in May

The United States transportation sector's unemployment rate fell from 4.5% in May 2022 to 3.6% in May 2023, a drop-off of 0.9%.

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FedEx and ALPA Reach Tentative Collective Bargaining Agreement

The agreement prevents a possible strike after 99% of FedEx Express pilots voted in favor of union leaders authorizing a strike May 17.

Oshkosh, WI, USA - July 30, 2014 FedEx Express Airbus A300-600F airplane on the ramp at the Oshkosh Airport from Madison. Photo: iStock.com/vandervliet93

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