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On October 1, 2024, 45,000 dockworkers from the International Longshoremen's Association initiated a strike across 36 ports in the U.S., demanding higher wages and protections against automation. The Biden administration is urging shipping companies to negotiate fairly, as the strike threatens to cost the economy billions daily.
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As of October 16, 2024, Boeing's strike involving 33,000 workers continues with no resolution in sight. The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers rejected Boeing's latest pay offer, leading to significant financial losses for the company, estimated at $50 million daily. Federal mediation efforts have so far failed.
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Boeing plans to lay off 17,000 workers as a strike by 33,000 employees continues. The company is also seeking to raise $25 billion through stock and debt offerings to address financial challenges exacerbated by production delays and safety concerns. The strike has already cost Boeing over $1 billion.