Season 3, Episode 23: Dr. Kuehl talks about the pressing issue of the pending freight strike.

ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl is back with his weekly economic update podcast. In Season 3, Episode 23 (8:39 in length), Dr. Kuehl answers a pressing member question “Can Dr. Kuehl address the potential upcoming strikes with UPS, YRC, etc. What impact it will have on everyone?”  

• How is negotiation going with the Teamster’s vs YRC?    
• How have certain changes affected LTL companies?    
• What has “authorized” a strike?      
• Strike was averted… what comes next?  
• What is the problem now with shippers due to the strike?  
• What is the consensus view?       
• Why are the Teamsters at a disadvantage now?
•  Will this be a last-minute settlement??       
• Is there a possibility of an extended negotiation?    
• What is the issue with the ILWU now and how does it relate to this strike?
• What is the bottom line???
• Will we have a full-blown strike?

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