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2024-10-01 Economy
Dockworkers' strike could push up prices and cause shortages if it lasts for weeks
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — From Maine to Texas, dockworkers at 36 ports across the eastern United States are on strike for the first time in decades, a work stoppage that could snarl supply chains and cause shortages and higher prices if it stretches on for more than a few weeks.

Workers began walking picket lines early Tuesday in a strike over wages and the ports’ use of automation, though some progress was reported in negotiations over a new contract. The existing contract between the ports and about 45,000 members of the International Longshoremen’s Association expired at midnight.

The strike comes just weeks before a tight presidential election and could become a factor in the race if shortages begin to affect many voters.

In early picketing, workers outside the Port of Philadelphia walked in a circle and chanted, "No work without a fair contract." The union, which is striking for the first time since 1977, posted message boards on the side of a truck reading: "Automation Hurts Families: ILA Stands For Job Protection."
Posted by Besoeker 2024-10-01 12:36|| || Front Page|| [11143 views ]  Top

#1 Crane operators making $250k to $350k per year urgently need a 70% salary increase.

[sarc off]
Posted by Besoeker 2024-10-01 12:45||   2024-10-01 12:45|| Front Page Top

#2 They will get no sympathy from me. Kamala will do nothing because she doesn't understand how this makes her and Biden look. The first recorded use of machineguns in the US was on striking workers (Who back then had some valid gripes). These clown deserve flamethrower time. The company should tell them "Every day you are on strike, we'll cut your pay 10%"
Posted by Silentbrick 2024-10-01 12:53||   2024-10-01 12:53|| Front Page Top

#3 X - Also in today's Morning Jolt, under the Taft-Hartley Act, President Biden has the authority to force union workers to get back to work while negotiations continue. Because this is the self-proclaimed “most pro-union president in history,” Biden has ruled out that option. Remember that as the strike consequences pile up.
Posted by Besoeker 2024-10-01 12:53||   2024-10-01 12:53|| Front Page Top

#4 Had a neighbor who trucked goods into the NY harbor area. He said they had two lines for unloading-loading. The "standard" load-unload line. The "premium" load-unload line. Access to the 'premium' line was simple. Simply hand your premium payment to the I.L.A. thug who walked the truck line and you were good-to-go for the premium line.

Everyone in the "standard" line simply sat there and continued to wait.
Posted by Besoeker 2024-10-01 13:03||   2024-10-01 13:03|| Front Page Top

#5 FWIW,

Although there hasn't been a strike since 1977 the ILA has initiated several work slowdowns.

Also, the average wage for an ILA member is about $40/hr. Non wage benefits, e.g., paid vacation time, health benefits, are difficult to estimate but most analysts think it is equivalent to about $25/hr.
Posted by Lord Garth 2024-10-01 13:25||   2024-10-01 13:25|| Front Page Top

#6 "Supply Chain is a fevered Ultra-MAGA construct made up to score political points."

Speaking of Diddycrats getting excited about spankings tonight....where's Bootygig?
Posted by swksvolFF 2024-10-01 13:32||   2024-10-01 13:32|| Front Page Top

#7 The Boeing strike (two weeks old now) is causing companies who are Boeing benders to start furloughing employees.
Posted by Glavinter Peacock7962 2024-10-01 13:39||   2024-10-01 13:39|| Front Page Top

#8 Is Bidenomics still working ?
Posted by Besoeker 2024-10-01 14:15||   2024-10-01 14:15|| Front Page Top

#9 where's Bootygig?

He's been tutoring Walz for the Vance debate.
Posted by Skidmark 2024-10-01 14:18||   2024-10-01 14:18|| Front Page Top

#10 Sorry Timmy, ILA killed Santa Claus this year.
Posted by Procopius2k 2024-10-01 15:39||   2024-10-01 15:39|| Front Page Top

#11 Port strikes 2024: Full list of items at risk of shortages and prices rises as dockworkers strike over 80% pay hike
Posted by Skidmark 2024-10-01 17:02||   2024-10-01 17:02|| Front Page Top

#12 He's been tutoring Walz for the Vance debate.

Uh oh Monkeypox!
Posted by swksvolFF 2024-10-01 17:38||   2024-10-01 17:38|| Front Page Top

#13 They should just hire illegal immigrants!
Posted by Don Vito Shinetch5457 2024-10-01 19:47||   2024-10-01 19:47|| Front Page Top

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