Boeing made a big move recently, letting go of around 10% of its workers. That's about 17,000 people finding themselves without a job. The company pointed the finger at its machinists, who are currently on strike. CEO Kelly Ortberg explained in a memo that these cuts are necessary to keep the compan
You might remember Viktor Bout, the Russian arms dealer who got into trouble over weapons sales a while back. Well, he's apparently diving back into the business after being released in a big prisoner swap two years ago. According to reports, he's trying to sell automatic weapons worth millions to t
In a surprising turn of events, Diamond Sports Group has revealed its intention to drop almost all MLB teams if they can't renegotiate their contracts. This news came out during a federal bankruptcy hearing and left many in the baseball world shocked. The company wants to keep only one team, the Atl
TikTok recently faced a question: What happens when music is missing? Last year, the app ran tests in Australia, limiting licensed music for some users. Many Australian users took to Twitter to complain about the change. This suggests that music is indeed important to the user experience. Since its
In New Jersey, a dispute between teachers and the South Orange-Maplewood school district has heated up. Teachers from the SOMEA union took to the streets of South Orange, carrying signs with messages like "Settle Now!" and "We Are Worthy." They also attended a board meeting in Maplewood to voice the
In a surprising move, the union representing dockworkers at East and Gulf coast ports has decided to pause their three-day strike until January 15. This decision comes after both sides reached a tentative agreement on wages, with the offer going up from 50% over six years to 62%. The strike was init
The sudden halt of operations at major ports along the Atlantic coast has thrown the Biden administration into a delicate balancing act. Thousands of longshore workers, represented by the International Longshoremen's Association, have walked out in protest over wages and job protections. The dispute
The Middle East is once again boiling over with conflict, putting the fragile peace that President Biden has been trying to secure at risk. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government in Israel isn't shying away from aggressive actions, like striking targets in Lebanon and Gaza, despite warnings
Harold J. Daggett, president of the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA), has contributed to both Democratic and Republican political campaigns. With a salary of $728,000 and properties valued at over $3 million, his net worth remains undisclosed but indicates considerable wealth. Daggett'
Imagine a scenario where your favorite holiday gifts, food, and decorations are stuck at the port, unable to reach you. This could be a harsh reality if the 45,000 dockworkers represented by the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) go on strike. The strike could lead to product shortages,
