Strike
Sea freight rates are falling, but may be lifted by US port strike
A strike in the US East and Gulf-Coast ports could hit more than half of US imports and 15 per cent of the global container fleet capacity, HSBC saysSLIDING...
New York area port prepares for possible US strike disruption
NEW York area shipping officials urged customers to immediately retrieve their cargo ahead of a possible strike next week which would impact major US ports, according to a letter...
Boeing expects disruption 2 to 3 weeks beyond end of strike, says Ryanair
Ryanair had been assured by Boeing that the timing of the delivery of 30 737 MAX jets due by next June would not be affected if the strike ended...
Boeing furloughs thousands as it hunkers down for extended strike
BOEING said on Wednesday it will temporarily furlough tens of thousands of employees after about 30,000 machinists went on strike on Friday, halting production of its 737 MAX and...
Boeing furloughs thousands as no progress made to resolve strike
BOEING said on Wednesday (Sep 19) that it will temporarily furlough tens of thousands of employees after about 30,000 machinists went on strike last Friday, halting production of its...
Boeing imposes hiring freeze, takes steps to conserve cash after strike starts
BOEING is pausing hiring and taking sweeping steps to conserve cash after about 33,000 workers went on strike on Sep 13 including considering temporary furloughs for many employees, managers...
Boeing strike could exacerbate global jetliner shortage, experts say
Boeing’s first strike in 16 years could further compound global shortages of jetliners that have been pushing up airfares and forcing airlines to keep older jets flying longer, industry...
Boeing workers going on strike after 96% vote for walkout
BOEING’S US West Coast factory workers will walk off the job after 96 per cent voted on Thursday (Sep 12) in favour of a strike, halting production of the...
