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1. When the Axe Falls: Terminations on Government Construction Projects.

Author

Werther, Barbara G. and Lifschitz, Judah

Subjects
CONTRACTS, EXCLUSIVE contracts, DISCHARGE of contracts, CONTRACTS for work & labor, APPLICABLE laws
Abstract

This article provides an analysis of terminations on government construction projects, specifically focusing on terminations for convenience and terminations for default. Terminations for convenience allow the government to unilaterally terminate a contract for any reason, while terminations for default occur when there is a failure to perform contractual obligations. The article discusses the background, laws, and contract clauses related to both types of terminations, as well as recent legal trends that suggest contractors may be able to recover damages in certain circumstances. It emphasizes the broad authority of the government in terminations for convenience but also highlights limitations and requirements that must be followed. The article also discusses the requirements and implications of performance and payment bonds, as well as the potential for contractors to recover costs incurred due to improper actions by the government. It concludes by explaining the concept of wrongful termination in government contracts and provides examples of court cases where damages were awarded to contractors who were wrongfully terminated. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2024

2. Book Review: Democracy at Work: Contract, Status and Post-Industrial Justice. By Ruth Dukes and Wolfgang Streeck.

Author

Frenkel, Stephen J.

Subjects
BUSINESSPEOPLE, CONTRACTS for work & labor, LABOR laws, INDUSTRIAL relations, LEGAL documents, CITIZENSHIP, LABOR contracts, CITIZENSHIP education
Abstract

"Democracy at Work: Contract, Status and Post-Industrial Justice" by Ruth Dukes and Wolfgang Streeck explores changing regulatory conditions and proposes transforming precarious work structures into more stable and participatory arrangements. The authors combine political economy, labor law, and sociology to analyze the interaction between contract and status in understanding adverse labor market trends. They argue for the restoration of universal contracts that support fairness at work and workers' voice through strengthening occupational communities and implementing progressive labor law. The book provides a stimulating integration of disciplinary perspectives and offers valuable insights into overcoming insecurity and disempowerment at work. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2024
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3. Dockworkers at Ports From Boston to Houston Halt Labor Talks.

Author

Curtis, Laura

Subjects
STEVEDORES, SHIPPING rates, HARBORS, CONTRACTS for work & labor, MARITIME shipping, IMPORTERS
Abstract

The union representing dockworkers at East and Gulf Coast container ports has suspended labor contract negotiations due to a dispute over automation. The current six-year pact between the International Longshoremen's Association and the US Maritime Alliance is set to expire on September 30, covering about 45,000 dockworkers from Boston to Houston. The impasse comes at a time of global shipping disruptions and rising ocean freight rates. The dispute centers around automated technology used by APM Terminals, which the union claims violates the contract. The negotiations are expected to be challenging, with the union demanding wage gains and expressing concerns about foreign-owned companies undermining American jobs. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2024

4. Dockworkers at Ports From Boston to Houston Halt Labor Talks.

Author

Curtis, Laura

Subjects
STEVEDORES, SHIPPING rates, HARBORS, CONTRACTS for work & labor, LABOR contracts, IMPORTERS
Abstract

The union representing dockworkers at East and Gulf Coast container ports has suspended labor contract negotiations due to a dispute over automation. The current six-year pact between the International Longshoremen's Association and the US Maritime Alliance is set to expire on September 30, covering about 45,000 dockworkers from Boston to Houston. The impasse comes at a time of global shipping disruptions and high ocean freight rates. The dispute centers around automated technology used by APM Terminals, which the union claims violates the contract. The ILA is also demanding wage gains and a share of pandemic profits. The talks could pose a political challenge for the White House, and the risk of a major disruption increases the longer negotiations go on. [Extracted from the article]

Published
2024

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