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New union agreement ends UAW strike that halted Mack, Volvo truck production
Mack said the strike was scheduled to end at 9 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 25, and that the company will bring UAW-represented employees “back to work as soon as possible.” Its facilities will return to full production within days, Mack said.
October 25, 2019
Business
Volvo halts U.S. truck production amid Mack workers strike
John Mies, senior vice president of corporate communications for Volvo Trucks, says the company advised employees at the Dublin, Virginia, plant that it would stop production until the strike is resolved. As a result, approximately 3,000 employees are temporarily laid off, effective Monday, Oct. 21.
October 21, 2019
Business
Some truckers losing big in GM strikes
Though the ongoing strikes by United Auto Workers at General Motors appear to be nearing an end, some carriers have been hit hard by the lingering work stoppage, with one reporting having laid off more than 50 drivers and losing more than $100,000 a day in revenue.
September 26, 2019
Business
Aggressive truckers strike slugs Brazil’s economy as military intervenes
As the Brazilian government calls the country's military into action to break up nationwide protests, tensions remain high amongst citizens calling for change.
May 31, 2018
Business
Teamsters-led SoCal truckers strike grows, drivers demand better pay, conditions
The protesting truckers say they are misclassified as independent contractors instead of employees. Some drivers have been on strike since July, but the strike grew to new companies and to warehouse workers this week.
October 29, 2015
Business
Truckers in Ontario striking for higher pay, lower wait times (with video)
The Container Trucking Association of Ontario says companies have not responded to its latest proposal as its members strike for an eighth day.
September 16, 2015
Business
Truckers picket at SoCal ports, demand to be classified as employees
Port truckers for four companies serving the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles began picketing April 27 demanding they be reclassified as employees and not independent contractors.
April 28, 2015
Channel 19
Strike! For .. lower freight rates?
Errant headline from a Colombian driver strike. Also: More on fuel surcharges: 3 in 4 readers collecting/charging fuel surcharges per mile report a base mpg between 5 and 7.
February 24, 2015
Business
Port truckers resume strikes due to alleged wage theft
Some port truckers serving the Port of Los Angeles and the Port of Long Beach began another work strike Thursday, protesting what they’ve said are retaliatory actions by their carriers and theft of wages
November 14, 2014
Business
Truckers continue striking at SoCal ports over wages, conditions
An indefinite strike by some truckers at three Los Angeles area drayage companies entered its third day July 9 with little fanfare, and according to a press release issued July 10, picketing will continue throughout the day today.
July 10, 2014
Voices
Will you participate in the ‘Truckers Ride for the Consitution?’
The “Truckers Ride for the Constitution” Facebook page has been calling drivers to participate in an Oct. 11 Washington, D.C., area convoy, demonstrations around the country through the 13th and more, likewise a buy-nothing solidarity gesture from the general public. Will you take part? Or not hardly…
October 1, 2013
Voices
Hot Button: What would be the No. 1 effect of a wide owner-operator shutdown?
Opinion on the potential effects resulting from a wide shutdown has varied widely among Overdrive readers — from a solid negative for truckers’ public image to political leverage on regs.
September 27, 2013
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