(Reuters) - A tight U.S. labor market, expiration of cyclical contracts and high living costs have triggered tough negotiations for pay hikes and other ...
STORY CONTINUES BELOW THESE SALTWIRE VIDEOS - A tight U.S. labor market, expiration of cyclical contracts and high living costs have triggered tough negotiations for pay hikes and other benefits by workers and strikes and protests across industries.
FedEx pilots have been involved in a stand-off with the parcel delivery firm over wages and legacy pensions. Pilots rejected a tentative deal in July and negotiations are expected to restart.Pilots at several airlines including American Airlines, Delta Airlines, United Airlines Holdings, Spirit Airlines, Jetblue Airways negotiated new job contracts this year.
Spirit AeroSystems negotiated a new contract to end a strike that led to a week-long work stoppage at its plant in Wichita, Kansas.United Auto Workers union on Aug. 25 said members voted overwhelmingly in favor of authorizing a strike at the Detroit Three automakers if an agreement over wages and pension plans is not reached before the current four-year contract expires on Sept. 14.U.S.
Thousands of Los Angeles-area hotel staffers went on a three-day strike in July over improved wages, benefits and working conditions. Union leaders representing the workers have threatened further walkouts.More than 7000 nurses went on a three-day strike in New York City over staffing levels and pay hikes in January.Unions representing cannabis workers have also increased pressure on companies in the sector this year.
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