Massive Strike by DHL Express Workers Shakes Cincinnati Air Cargo Hub

Over 1,100 unionized DHL Express workers at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) went on strike, demanding a fair contract and protesting unfair labor practices. The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, representing DHL workers, initiated the strike during the busiest time of the year. Negotiations for a first union contract began in July, and the Teamsters have filed multiple unfair labor practice complaints against DHL. The company expressed disappointment and stated that operations ran at full capacity with contingency plans in place. The strike follows a series of labor actions across various industries in 2023.