Supply Chain Issues Ahead as Port Workers Walk Off Job
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) has initiated a significant strike that has implications for the U.S. supply chain. Effective October 1, the ILA announced the closure of 36 ports along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts, which collectively handle 57% of…
Canadian Government Intervenes to End Railway Worker Lockout
In a swift response to growing unrest, the Canadian Government has intervened to resolve a lockout at the nation’s two largest railroads. The situation, which began shortly after midnight on August 22, 2024, involved the Canadian National Railway (CN) and…
