The long trash strike in Philadelphia is finally over. After a 12-hour negotiation marathon, the city and the union representing its blue-collar workers have reached a deal. The union, DC33, had been pushing for a big pay raise. They wanted a total of 32% over four years. But the city offered something different. They gave a 3% raise each year for three years. Plus,...
New Jersey is known for its fast pace. People there often talk about their hometowns by exit numbers. The state's charm is often seen through the windows of moving trains. Meals in its famous diners are quick, with the bill coming right away. But lately, things have slowed down. The state has turned into a giant rest stop. Trains have stopped running. Many flights ar...
As a potential strike by dockworkers on the East and Gulf Coasts approaches, President-elect Donald Trump has shown support for the union. He recently reposted a message from Dennis Daggett, the International Longshoremen’s Association executive vice president, to his over 8 million followers on Truth Social. This repost comes after meeting with Daggett and his fathe...
Meet Harold Daggett, a 78-year-old union leader who is shaking things up in the longshoremen community. He's been around the block and knows what it takes to make change happen. People might not realize it now, but without longshoremen, a lot of stuff would come to a halt. Cars wouldn't get delivered, malls wouldn't be stocked – you name it! Harold is the chief of t...
The world's economy is holding its breath as a strike by nearly 50,000 dock workers on the East and Gulf Coasts threatens to disrupt global trade. At the helm of this labor dispute is Harold Daggett, a 78-year-old union boss with a reputation for being tough but fair. Daggett has been leading the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) for decades, guiding hi...
The ongoing strike by over 30,000 workers at Boeing has taken a toll on the company's finances. As a result, the planemaker's Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Brian West, has announced a slew of cash-conserving measures. In a memo to employees, West revealed that the company will be imposing a hiring freeze, furloughs, and other austerity measures to weather the storm....