Last week, IAM 837 machinists voted 68% to 32% to approve Boeing’s fifth contract proposal, ending a strike that lasted for more than three months. Under the terms of the agreement, most workers will get an 8% pay increase in...
Earlier this month, I spoke at and attended two conferences: Forging Industry Association Fall Meeting SMR North American Stainless Steel and Special Metals Conference Key Takeaways: The Purchasing Manager Index (PMI) for US, Germany, China, and EU has been flat...
Late last month, the US and China agreed to pause their trade disputes for one year while they work on a comprehensive agreement. The interim framework addressed retaliatory tariffs, rare earth elements, shipbuilding, soybeans, and fentanyl precursor chemicals. Most notably...