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NY Costco Workers Practice Picketing, Union Approves Strike Over Wholesaler's 'Greed' NY Costco Workers Practice Picketing, Union Approves Strike Over Wholesaler's 'Greed'
NY Costco Workers Practice Picketing, Union Approves Strike Over Wholesaler's 'Greed' Workers at America's largest wholesale retailer may soon go on strike as the corporation has seen profits skyrocket in recent years, union officials said. Costco workers nationwide voted by an overwhelming 85-percent margin to authorize a strike, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters said in a news release on Monday, Jan. 20. The Teamsters cited the retail giant's dramatic surge in net profits and refusal to offer a fair contract. More than 18,000 union-member employees are set to strike if a new agreement isn't reached by the time the current one expires on Friday, Jan.…

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by Chris Spiker
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Longshoremen Strike: Hundreds Of NY, NJ Dockworkers On Picket Lines Longshoremen Strike: Hundreds Of NY, NJ Dockworkers On Picket Lines
Longshoremen Strike: Hundreds Of NY, NJ Dockworkers On Picket Lines Thousands of longshoremen along the East and Golf coasts are on strike in a move that could heavily impact the economy and make it harder to get goods and services. In Elizabeth, NJ, the strike began on Tuesday, Oct. 1 outside Maher Terminal where hundreds of dockworkers rallied. CBS News, citing the Port Authority of NY and NJ, said most operations have been shut down due to the strike. Daily Voice has reached out the Port Authority for comment. The Port Authority said it has been working closely with the commercial trucking industry to ensure cargo containing essential goods, medical sup…

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by Sam Barron