Strike

But the problem's industry-wide: Airbus is also dealing with a hefty backlog.

Automation at U.S. ports on the East and Gulf Coasts tends to lag behind that at the West Coast, Asian and European ports.

Ports slowdowns on the East Coast and Gulf of Mexico could mean delays for manufacturers, grocery stores and holiday retailers.

The deadline for negotiations between the union representing dockworkers and the ports is next week.

This strike of more than 30,000 workers comes at a time when Boeing’s already not meeting production goals. And it will also slow the making of everything that goes inside planes, as well.

During the pandemic, some hotels cut back on services like housekeeping. Workers on strike say it’s time to bring them back.

The UC system argues that the strikes violated the union contract's "no strike" provision. But workers may have the right to violate no strike agreements in certain cases.

Workers were watching as strikers won concessions from Hollywood studios and Detroit automakers.

Unions are more visible and vocal than they've been in decades. If the labor market remains tight, they'll have negotiating leverage.

The United Auto Workers may focus its actions on specific plants, instead of organizing a broad work stoppage, if contract negotiations fail.