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- a concerted refusal to work by employees, with the goal of improving wages or employment conditions, voicing a grievance, making a protest, or supporting other workers in such an endeavor....
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- Vought Provides Update on Boeing, Nashville IAM Strikes
- DALLAS -- Vought Aircraft Industries, Inc. today provided an update on the expected operational impacts of the ongoing Boeing IAM International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers strike as well as the more recent IAM strike at Vought's Nashville facility. "In response to the Boeing IAM strike, we have...
- Research articles 2008-10-24
- Boeing's Potential Losses Amount to Nearly $4 Billion Amid Ongoing Strike, an Industrial Info News Alert
- Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas) -- The ongoing International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers IAMAW, and supplier issues and internal delays have led to a 38% drop in profit for The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) (Chicago, Illinois) for the third quarter of 2008. The company posted a...
- Research articles 2008-10-24
- Ryanair cancels 25 Birmingham flights due to Boeing strike
- AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-C1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Low-cost airline Ryanair has cancelled 25 flights to and from Birmingham in central England and said this was a result of the strike by Boeing employees. The strike has delayed the delivery of new aircraft and Ryanair said that, as a result,...
- Research articles 2008-10-02
- Barnes Group withdraws earnings guidance as Boeing strike continues
- AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-C1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Barnes Group Inc (NYSE: B), a company that makes aerospace and industrial components, has withdrawn its earnings guidance because of the ongoing strike by employees of Boeing Co. The strike started on 6 September and Barnes Group said that business disruption related...
- Research articles 2008-10-02
- BECU Is Gearing Up To Help Members During Boeing Strike
- The International Association of Machinists Workers has gone on strike against management of aircraft manufacturer Boeing, prompting BECU to activate its Member Assistance Program. The $8.3-billion credit union said the "Member Assistance Program is intended to provide [members] with the temporary assistance you may need for food, shelter and medical...
- Research articles 2008-09-15
- Aircraft Finance & Leasing News - North America
- Sep 8, 2008 Boeing Boeing's 27,000 machinists were preparing for a third day of strike action on Monday, halting production at the plane maker's Seattle-area plants, in protest at Boeing's contract offer and what they see as plans to shift more jobs to non-union and foreign companies. ...
- Research articles 2008-09-08
- Hamas moves to break strike by Gaza medics
- GAZA CITY AFP — Hamas police dragged doctors back to work and closed private clinics on Wednesday in a bid to break a medical strike that has nearly brought the Gaza Strip's fragile health sector to a halt. "We are taking steps to break the strike," said Khaled Radi,...
- Research articles 2008-09-03
- Aircraft News - North America
- Sep 1, 2008 US FAA said it received a score of 91 out of 100 in a new ICAO audit conducted under the Universal Safety Oversight Audit Program. It said average score is 56. Aug 26, 2008 Agents can Agents can create customized land packages, combining tours,...
- Research articles 2008-09-01
- Tensions rise as Gaza doctors strike against Hamas sackings
- GAZA CITY AFP — Tensions rose in the Gaza Strip as doctors struck for a second day Sunday to protest what they said was the Hamas-run government's firing of health workers loyal to the rival Fatah movement. Participation in the strike climbed to around 90 percent, a senior medical...
- Research articles 2008-08-31
- Chelsea frustrated by Bent's smash and grab raid
- LONDON AFP — Chelsea were forced to settle for a frustrating 1-1 draw against Tottenham on Sunday as Darren Bent staged a smash and grab raid at Stamford Bridge. Luiz Felipe Scolari's side dominated for long periods and deservedly went in front through Juliano Belletti's first half strike. ...
- Research articles 2008-08-31
- Gaza doctors strike against Hamas sackings
- GAZA CITY AFP — Doctors in the Gaza Strip went on strike Saturday to protest the sacking of some 50 doctors and other health workers by the Hamas-run health ministry, saying the decision was politically motivated. "Today we have begun a total strike in the government-run health sector in...
- Research articles 2008-08-30
- Machinists urge strike against Boeing
- Leaders of Boeing Co.'s Machinists union called for a strike Friday after deciding a proposed labor contract the aerospace company called its "best and final" offer wasn't good enough. They urged members to reject the offer in an upcoming vote. The Chicago-based company hoped the proposal, which provides...
- Research articles 2008-08-30
- Boeing could lose billions in a strike
- Boeing could face a revenue drain of $3 billion to $3.5 billion a month and could see its high-profile 787 Dreamliner and two other new aircraft programs delayed if a threatened strike by production workers occurs next week. The company also could be required to pay...
- Research articles 2008-08-29
- Boeing sends union final offer
- Boeing Co. delivered a final contract offer to its union machinists Thursday that would boost pay by $34,000 on average over three years, the latest effort by the airplane maker to avoid a strike that could cost it millions of dollars a day. Chicago-based Boeing said the proposed...
- Research articles 2008-08-29
- NBC's 'Chuck' intends to come out swinging
- The Hollywood writers' strike crippled much of the entertainment industry. But for the creative staff behind NBC's freshman action comedy Chuck, returning Sept. 29, there was at least one bright side to the lengthy layoff. "Unfortunately, the strike impacted the show when we were hitting our...
- Research articles 2008-08-26
- Afghanistan attack was 'legitimate' hit at Taliban: Pentagon
- WASHINGTON AFP — The US military said Monday that an attack by coalition forces in Afghanistan last week which allegedly killed dozens of civilians was a "legitimate" assault on Taliban forces. "We continue at this point to believe that this was a legitimate strike against the Taliban," said Pentagon...
- Research articles 2008-08-25
- Former Raider Upshaw made a difference on, off the field
- To fully appreciate Gene Upshaw, you had to be there. You had to see for yourself what a difference one man could make. We're talking football here, not labor relations. Before he was the head of the NFL Players Association, Upshaw, who died Wednesday night of...
- Research articles 2008-08-21
- Thousands march in SAfrica in nationwide strike over price hikes
- PRETORIA AFP — Thousands protested in South Africa on Wednesday as workers disrupted gold mining and other major industries in a national strike over price hikes rattling the continent's economic powerhouse. A sea of protesting workers filled the streets of the capital as they made their way to President...
- Research articles 2008-08-06
- Adebayor back in Arsenal's good books
- LONDON AFP — Emmanuel Adebayor was back in favour at Arsenal on Sunday as his penalty gave the Gunners a 1-0 win over Real Madrid in the Emirates Cup. Adebayor's second-half strike couldn't have come at a better time after he was booed by Arsenal fans before their defeat...
- Research articles 2008-08-03
- Breaking point might be near
- Today at Game On! What should Red Sox do with Manny? Some marriages burn bright and then crash spectacularly. Then all that is left is to pick up the pieces and hope the kids weren't too damaged by...
- Research articles 2008-07-29
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