A leading business group called for government intervention to prevent costly economic damage.

The Port of Montréal Longshoremen’s Union, CUPE Local 375, called an unlimited strike on October 31 that directly blocks the Viau and Maisonneuve terminals.

Elon Musk and other conservative activists blame some of the planemaker's problems with aircraft quality on its decision to add diversity goals to its bonus targets in 2022.

The brief strike by East and Gulf Coast dockworkers brought to the fore the ongoing controversy about automation at U.S. ports, and its ultimate impact on human workers.

The union had previously called for a 40% pay increase and workers have rejected two previous offers.

There is general consensus that smart factory tools will transform the way that products are made within five years. What’s less clear is how and where to deploy them.

Dockworkers at the Port of Montreal have been without a labor agreement since their previous deal expired at the end of 2023.

Instead of worrying about things that they can't directly control, manufacturers must address what’s happening on the factory floor.

The German automaker also plans to downsize its remaining plants, reduce worker salaries by at least 10%, and freeze pay raises for the next two years.

The issue of automation at ports – both in terms of physical equipment and data management – remains at the heart of disagreements between the two sides.