Topic: Labor Unions
Union at American seeks step toward strike
AP Features
The union representing mechanics and other ground workers at American Airlines is asking federal officials to let them take a big step closer toward a possible strike against the nation's second-largest carrier. The Transport Workers Union said Thursday they asked federal mediators to declare a deadlock in their negotiations ...
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Finnish port strike a further blow to weak economy: PM
AFP Global Edition
A massive stevedores' strike that on Thursday shut all of export-reliant Finland's ports will further weaken the country's already ailing economy, Prime Minister Matti Vanhanen said. "This is a very serious conflict," Vanhanen told reporters, adding that the strike was costing the national economy "around 100 million euros ...
Finnish ports grind to halt amid strike: union
AFP Global Edition
Finnish foreign trade was crippled early Thursday after labour deal talks collapsed and the export-reliant country's stevedores went on strike, shutting all commercial sea ports. National Conciliator Esa Lonka headed talks between the Transport Workers Union (AKT) and employers into the night, but no agreement was reached before the ...
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