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A 10-day UPS strike could cost the US economy $7.1 billion. That could make it the costliest work stoppage ever in US history, according to an estimate from a Michigan economic research firm that s...(edition.cnn.com)

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A 10-day UPS strike could cost the US economy $7.1 billion. That could make it the costliest work stoppage ever in US history, according to an estimate from a Michigan economic research firm that studies the costs of labor disruptions.

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ShotLine@lemmy.ml
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Such a horrible way to frame this.

Go strikers go!!!

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/home/pineapplelover@lemm.ee
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Bro I got a UPS package on the way. Cmoon

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orcrist@lemm.ee
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Exactly. Tell that to UPS bosses. They have the money and power to solve your problems.

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salt@lemmy.world
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the cognitive dissonance of

: I wholeheartedly support unions, strikes, and workers’ rights

: Where the fuck is my package

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masquenox@lemmy.ml
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My package can wait.

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AndrewZabar@lemmy.world
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Who the hell makes up these numbers?

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huquad@lemmy.ml
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Right? I just ran the numbers and it’s actually closer to $8 billion /s

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