Longshoremen Pause Strike Until Jan. 15, Throw Kamala Harris a Lifeline
A longshoremen's strike that could have severely damaged the U.S. economy and supply chains weeks before the election has been suspended until January 15, in what could be a political disaster for Vice President Kamala Harris. A potentially dangerous situation was avoided. “The union representing tens of thousands of East Coast longshoremen and the shipping […]
‘Panic Buying’ Ensues as 45,000 U.S. Port Workers Go on Strike
Shoppers are “panic buying” items such as toilet paper after 45,000 East Coast longshoremen went on strike on Tuesday. Shayna Tarfsky, a Fort Worth, Texas, woman, went to the store to buy meat, rice, beans, bananas and toilet paper when her co-workers warned her about shortages and rising prices. USA Today reported on wednesday. “We […]
Port workers reach tentative agreement to end strike
The International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) union and the United States Maritime Union (USMX), the trade group that operates East and Gulf ports, reached a tentative agreement Thursday to end a two-day strike. The ILA announced Thursday night that the USMX has agreed to raise wages for dockworkers and that union members will return to work […]
Dockworkers’ strike suspended | Blaze Media
International Longshoremen's Association announced On Thursday, it announced it would suspend strikes after reaching an agreement with the U.S. Maritime Alliance. The union said its members would immediately return to work until Jan. 15 to give leadership time to negotiate a permanent agreement. “One expert estimated that the strike could cost up to $3.7 billion […]
Dockworkers’ union reaches tentative agreement, will suspend port strike until January
“Kudrow” panelists Steve Moore and Michael Faulkender react to longshoremen striking over wages and automation. Striking US longshoremen are scheduled to return to work on Friday after reaching a tentative agreement with their employer on improved pay. According to FOX Business, the conditional offer was a 62% pay increase. This offer will be on hold […]
Port strike boosts pressure on Biden, Harris
President Biden and Vice President Harris may find themselves in an increasingly difficult position the longer the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) attacks on the East and Gulf coasts drag on. Mr. Biden could bring workers back to the docks by invoking the Taft-Hartley Act, but that would put Mr. Harris on the progressive ticket in […]
Over 45 Container Ships Stalled Outside U.S. Ports As ILA Strike Enters Third Day
Port Everglades longshoremen continue to picket near the port entrance three days after the union and management failed to reach an agreement on a new labor contract in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, October 3, 2024. are. Workers at several other East and Gulf Coast ports were unable to agree to a new collective bargaining agreement after […]
How the port strike could impact daily life
Longshoremen are striking from Maine to Texas, costing the U.S. economy as much as $5 billion a day, but raising questions about how the strikes will directly impact consumers. are. Despite toilet paper shortages reminiscent of the early days of the pandemic, consumers shouldn't see anything out of the ordinary on grocery store shelves or […]
Shoppers panic buying as US ports strike sparks empty shelves and rising prices on groceries, essentials
Shoppers flocked to big-box stores and supermarkets over the U.S. port strike, panic buying and often stocking up on essential items not affected by the work stoppage. Experts said the strike, which spanned 14 ports from Maine to Texas, was mainly due to supermarkets selling fresh produce from the Caribbean and Latin America, processed food […]
Port strike leaves BILLIONS of trade in limbo
Longshoremen along the East Coast have officially begun a strike, the effects of which could be devastating for Americans already struggling in the Biden economy. And longshoremen are not shy about their intentions. Harold Daggett, president and chief negotiator of the International Longshoremen's Association, warned Americans: “We will cripple you.” Daggett also detailed how he […]