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4,900-Member Union OKs Rail Contract Despite ‘Deficiencies’
The vote results mark the seventh union to approve a new contract with railroads, even as some members remain…
Oakland Port Back to Normal After Worker Walkout
International terminal operations resumed following a work stoppage Wednesday related to a local dispute over…
How Shoe Sensation Optimized Labor Spend in 200 Stores
The footwear retailer implemented Reflexis technology to streamline communication and improve labor…
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Amazon CEO’s Union Comments Ignite Probe
The company is to respond to the National Labor Relations Board's allegations by Nov. 8.
61% of Rail Union Shoots Down Contract
Revived concerns over a possible rail strike continues to mount.
Why This Logistics Exec Says West Coast Dockworkers Won’t Strike
Trade XCelerators LLC co-founder Dan Gardner also explained why a major apparel movement should be a "cause…
Sick Time a Sticking Point in Rocky Rail Talks
The carriers say it's too late to make new demands.
Custom Collaborative Secures $60,000 Grant From Fashion Impact Fund
The Harlem-based nonprofit extends a range of fashion industry skills to low-income and immigrant women.
Chain Reaction: NYSHEX’s Matt Marshall on the Importance of the Digitization of Logistics
In this Q&A, Matt Marshall of NYSHEX discusses how its technology unites shippers, carriers and NVOCCs…
Another Amazon Warehouse in NY Could Unionize
Workers at an Albany-area fulfillment center will vote on whether to organize under the ALU, while a facility…
2 More Rail Unions Ratify Contracts
SMART executive Joseph Sellers Jr. said the contract offers the "highest wage increases we have ever seen in…
Worker Walkouts Hit Amazon During Prime Sale
Employees walked off the job in Georgia and Illinois on Tuesday, while the company's San Bernardino air hub…
Pre-Thanksgiving Rail Strike Threat Back on the Table
One union boss blames "railroads' executives and Wall Street hedge fund managers" for destroying worker…
Amazon Scraps Scout Robot Delivery Tests: Report
The decision marks the latest cost-cutting move by the company amid cooling sales growth.
Amazon San Bernardino Worker Unrest Mounts
Workers are "likely to escalate their action" if Amazon doesn't meet wage and safety demands by Oct. 10, a…