Railroad workers pressure congress and Biden to adress working conditions
Railroad workers and unions are ramping up pressure on the U.S. Congress and Joe Biden to address poor working conditions in the wake of the recent move to block a strike when Congress voted to impose a contract agreement.
The Guardian reports that workers and labor activists in America have criticized that action for undermining the collective bargaining process in the U.S. and workers’ right to strike.
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Biden visits new TSCM plant in push to expand US chip production
President Joe Biden visited the construction site of TSMC’s first fabrication facility in Arizona on Tuesday in his push to boost domestic chip manufacturing.
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Pent-up and replacement demand feeds robust trailer orders
Despite signs of a slowing economy, trailer manufacturers are pulling in strong new orders to meet pent-up and replacement demand.
Preliminary orders for dry and refrigerated vans and flatbeds totaled 39,000 in November, according to ACT Research. That was 22% above the corresponding month in 2021 but 17% below October’s huge intake of 48,000 units.