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Axios reports striking dockworkers are demanding higher wages and no automation, quoting Todd Vachon of the Labor Education Action Research Network (LEARN).

Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Axios

The Baltimore Sun talks to Todd Vachon of the Labor Education Action Research Network (LEARN) about the significance of the strike.

Tuesday, October 1, 2024
The Baltimore Sun

Delaware News Journal reports on the strike that has snarled shipping traffic at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports, including the Port of Wilmington. Will Brucher is quoted.

Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Delaware News Journal

The Detroit News reports automakers are worried about the strike, as the affected ports handled 34% of all motor vehicle and parts trade last year. Will Brucher is quoted.

Tuesday, October 1, 2024
The Detroit News

Marine Insight reports on the strike by more than 45,000 unionized dockworkers, quoting Will Brucher on how it could affect Democrats on Election Day.

Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Marine Insight

News 4 New York interviews Todd Vachon of the Labor Education Action Research Network (LEARN) about the impact of the strike.

Tuesday, October 1, 2024
News 4 New York

The New York Times writes about the political impact of the dockworkers’ strike, quoting Will Brucher on the president’s refusal to use the Taft-Hartley Act.

Tuesday, October 1, 2024
The New York Times

NJBIZ quotes Will Brucher on the strike. He says, “It’s a reminder that unions can and will flex their economic muscle to respond to their members’ needs.”

Tuesday, October 1, 2024
​NJBIZ

NJ Spotlight News interviews Todd Vachon of the Labor Education Action Research Network (LEARN) about whether the strike will cause supply chain shortages.

Tuesday, October 1, 2024
NJ Spotlight News

The Philadelphia Inquirer reports on the strike by more than 45,000 unionized dockworkers at 36 East and Gulf Coast ports, quoting Will Brucher.

Tuesday, October 1, 2024
The Philadelphia Inquirer

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