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Logistics ILWU Dockworker Walkout Over Sugar Strike Shuts Down Port of Oakland Terminals
Union dockworkers at the Port of Oakland walked off the job Wednesday in sympathy with striking employees at the C&H Sugar refinery, shutting down all terminals. The walkout, described as a coordinated labor activity, has halted container operations and is causing uncertainty for cargo flows through the port.
RMT Union Plans Three Saturdays of Strike Action at East Midlands Railway Over Safety Fears
The RMT union has announced strike action by members at East Midlands Railway (EMR) on three Saturdays in August 2026, citing unresolved safety concerns with the new Hitachi Class 810 (Aurora) fleet. The dispute, ongoing since April, centres on faults that the union says pose risks to passengers and staff. EMR and Hitachi Rail maintain the trains meet safety standards but acknowledge performance issues. The strikes will disrupt passenger services and may affect logistics operations reliant on rail.
Australia dock workers demand 28-hour week as AI automation expands at DP World ports
Australian dock workers, represented by the Maritime Union of Australia (MUA), are demanding a 28-hour work week with no loss of pay as DP World expands AI and automation at its terminals. A study commissioned by the MUA warns that the automation programme threatens over 1,000 jobs, or more than 60% of the dock and maintenance workforce. DP World, which handles around 40% of Australia's container shipments, has proposed AI-assisted remote-control cranes and driverless vehicles.
Logistics ILWU Strike at C&H Sugar in California Disrupts Sugar Supply Chain for First Time in Decades
Approximately 90-100 ILWU warehouse workers struck at C&H Sugar in Crockett, California, over healthcare, retiree benefits, sick leave, and overtime rules. The plant, served by Union Pacific rail and generating 25,000 truckloads annually, faces the first strike of its kind in decades, potentially disrupting sugar supply across the Bay Area and beyond.