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Thousands of DHL workers start strike at Cincinnati air hub
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By Nithya Bose in US Employment News, posted December 11, 2023
Over 1,100 union workers have walked out at DHL's air cargo hub at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport.
The strike disrupted a crucial logistics facility for the parcel carrier during the busy holiday shipping season.
The strike, initiated by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, is in response to alleged unfair labor practices at the DHL Express hub.
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The company has made contingency plans like deploying replacement staff and redirecting flights and volume to alternative DHL locations nationwide.
DHL Express said it is maintaining service performance, expecting similar job actions at other pickup and delivery sites nationwide supporting the Cincinnati strike.
Cincinnati's hub is integral to DHL, ranking as one of its three global superhubs alongside facilities in Hong Kong and Germany.
The hub is key to the company's operations by processing an average of 350,000 packages daily, with 130 flights and a fleet of 60 aircraft.
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Negotiations between the Teamsters and DHL have been ongoing since July.
The talks focus on establishing a union contract at the Cincinnati airport following a unionization vote by DHL's ramp and tug workers in April.
Union alleges unfair labor practices
The Teamsters, representing over 6,000 DHL workers in the US, have filed complaints alleging unfair labor practices.
Its claims include punitive measures against workers engaged in union activities and claims of surveillance and interference with off-site union discussions.
DHL said it is committed to recognizing employees' right to unionize within legal parameters.
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This strike at DHL aligns with a broader trend across the US.
Workers, from package-delivery drivers to warehouse staff, advocate for better pay and acknowledgment for their essential roles during the pandemic.
This year has seen various labor agreements delivering substantial wage increases.
It hit sectors such as auto manufacturing, aviation, and dockworking at West Coast ports.
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