Some Florida Truckers Threaten Strike
More than 2,000 truck drivers in Florida are threatening to go on a strike June 25 for possibly two weeks to protest work conditions, a spokesman for the group organizing the strike told Transport Topics.
SoCal Truckers Go on Strike Against Four Drayage Fleets
Several hundred truck drivers at the Southern California ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach went on strike last week against four fleets, including two controlled by XPO Logistics, seeking recognition as company employees instead of contractors.
May 4, 2015Southern California Truckers Strike Enters Second Day
Truck drivers at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach continued a strike against four fleets, including two controlled by XPO Logistics, for a second day April 28.
Truckers Strike Against Four Southern California Fleets
Several hundred truck drivers at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach began a strike against four fleets, including two controlled by XPO Logistics, but there were no reports of interrupted cargo flow on the docks at the nation’s two largest ports.
US Oil Workers Reject Shell's Contract Offer Prolonging Strike
The United Steelworkers, representing more than 30,000 U.S. oil workers, instructed members to reject a seventh labor contract offered by Royal Dutch Shell Plc as the biggest refinery strike since 1980 dragged on.
Truck Driver Strike Ends at Ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach
Truck drivers ended a strike at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach after five days, the Los Angeles Times reported.
July 14, 2014Deal Reached to End Vancouver Port Trucker Strike
Truckers at Port Metro Vancouver reached a deal to end a strike that began March 10, the Vancouver Sun reported.
March 27, 2014Port of Los Angeles Truck Drivers Declare 36-Hour Work Stoppage
Truck drivers from three companies declared a 36-hour work stoppage Nov. 18 at the Port of Los Angeles, protesting unfair labor practices, according to local reports.
November 18, 2013Labor, Ports Agree to Extend Negotiation Deadline
The International Longshoremen's Association and East and Gulf coast port operators came to an agreement Dec. 28 to extend contract negotiations to Feb. 6, according to federal mediators.
January 2, 2013Labor, Ports Agree to Renewed Talks Before Contract Deadline
The International Longshoremen's Association and East and Gulf coast port operators have agreed to attend a meeting before the current contract expires on Dec. 29, according to the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service.
December 27, 2012