#Port strike

[iww-gnv]

Article date: September 30, 2024

NEW YORK -- The union representing U.S. dockworkers has signaled that 45,000 members will walk off the job at midnight, kicking off a massive strike likely to shut down ports across the East and Gulf coasts. The coming work stoppage threatens to significantly snarl the nation's supply chain, potentially leading to higher prices and delays for households and businesses if it drags on for weeks. That's because the strike by members of the International Longshoremen's Association could cause 36 ports — which handle roughly half of the goods shipped into and out of the U.S. — to shutter operations. ILA confirmed over the weekend that its members would hit the picket lines at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday. In a Monday update, the union continued to blame the United States Maritime Alliance, which represents the ports, for continuing to “to block the path” towards an agreement before the contract deadline. “The Ocean Carriers represented by USMX want to enjoy rich billion-dollar profits that they are making in 2024, while they offer ILA Longshore Workers an unacceptable wage package that we reject," ILA said in a prepared statement. “ILA longshore workers deserve to be compensated for the important work they do keeping American commerce moving and growing." ILA also accused shippers of “gouging their customers" with sizeable price increases for containers over recent weeks. The union said that this will result in increased costs for American consumers.

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[averagejoey2000]

US East Coast ports are on strike. don't listen to what the conservatives say about this hurting the people, have solidarity with the laborers. any strike anywhere means that you might not get the shit you need or want, but that's why we need to put pressure on the company to sign the union's demands. hell, the port strike even affects me negatively as a Mariner because without longshoremen, my ship can't tie up and conduct cargo operations, but we've got to tough it out. Don't let the billionaires pass the cost along to you. Don't let the fearmongers say the port strike is to fuck up the people who need the medicine. Corporate decides when the strike ends.

[thashining]

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[michaelpaul7]

Support Unions! Vote Kamala Harris!

[blackirishweab]

It’s strike time again, so this is your strikely reminder that the workers fighting for fair pay aren’t the ones inconveniencing you, their bosses are. Never blame workers for the effects of their bosses’ incompetence and greed.

[jackass-democrats]

Democrats and greed are destroying America's economy.

[correctopinionhaver]

while i typically am a fan of workers over management it's important to note that dock workers are not like amazon warehouse workers making $15/hr

get back to work bitches

[sad-but-beautiful-tragedy]

Downtown Savannah, GA.

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[thefreethoughtprojectcom]

Unless resolved quickly the strike could pose a great risk to the already fragile U.S. economy.

Read More: https://thefreethoughtproject.com/news/it-begins-first-us-port-strikes-in-50-years-spark-fears-of-supply-chain-crisis

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[love-hayley]

Hearing about the possible port strike makes me nervous especially being on the east coast. Why can’t these business just pay ppl always trynna underpay people

[book-of-life]

Ezekiel 4:16-17

Moreover he said unto me, Son of man, behold, I will break the staff of bread in Jerusalem: and they shall eat bread by weight, and with care; and they shall drink water by measure, and with astonishment: [17] that they may want bread and water, and be astonished one with another, and consume away for their iniquity.

Biblical famine is coming to America.

[azeutreciathewicked]

This is how most good policy gets made and managed - real discussions and negotiations done quietly with only the relevant people in the room. No cameras, no bluster. It also seems "boring" because it's not a spectator sport. But it's important and valuable, and essential to a functioning society.

And it wasn't just Buttigieg doing it - he had a whole team of people doing research, looking at policy, bringing people to the table, etc.

People who have experience with politics and policy know this, but a lot of people don't know this. We need to make sure people adjust their expectations to recognize when effective and good governance is happening.

Remember that social media is but a pinhole into the world and what people are thinking and doing. If there is political theater happening, it's probably because someone is trying to influence you. And sometimes this is good - getting people excited to vote is important.

But that's only a small part of the story. The rest is quiet work like this, that requires expertise, nuance, and an interest in working with people who have different interests but want a fair deal.

[wealthyvc]

US Port Strike Ends as Workers and Operators Reach Tentative Deal

The tentative deal includes a significant increase in wages and a contract extension to January 15, 2025, to allow for further negotiations.

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[gwydionmisha]

US dockworkers strike, halting half the nation's ocean shipping