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Domestic News

CrowdStrike Software Update at the Root of a Massive Global IT Outage

A defective software update led to major disruptions in aviation, banking and other industries as Microsoft 365 services were impacted worldwide.

Unifor, GATX Rail Ratify New Agreement

The agreement is set to expire on Jan. 8, 2028, includes wage increases totaling 14% over the life of the contract, increased shift differential premiums, increase to the annual safety boot allowance and significant improvements for members’ short term disability benefits.

Weak Demand, Oversupply Leave U.S. Truckload Providers Cautious About H2

Over-abundant truck capacity continues to outstrip shipping demand in the U.S. truckload market, and that’s likely to keep pricing power in the hands of shippers through at least the third quarter if not until early 2025.

Blockade of ArcelorMittal Mexico Facilities Ends After 56 Days

The company committed to paying each worker MXN 77,000 ($4,173), to increasing salaries by 8.0 percent and, something historic in the country, paying 100 percent of lost or unpaid salaries to more than 3,000 workers.

International News

Q2 Asian Import Growth Shines Light on Frontloading by U.S. Retailers

U.S. imports from Asia in the second quarter were up 7.8% from a year ago, accelerating through the period as retailers frontloaded cargoes amid threats of possible labor disruptions on the East and Gulf coasts this fall.
 
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