Dockworkers strike at US ports may create new shortages

Tens of thousands of dockworkers are on strike, leading to the shutdown of ports along the East Coast and the Gulf, which handle over half of all cargo shipped to the U.S., causing daily disruptions.

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[jakelundsberg]

We can't catch a break anymore. One thing after another in this country.

[Taylorb]

If we opened up our own factories, we wouldnt be in this position.

[terryjoyner]

Hey lets strike during a major national disaster for many in the South, , , , Great Idea....

[shipoopeeeeeeeee]

Over 100 000 a year is unappreciated?!!

[JohnLundeen-ny]

I be honest I be happy with a 100, 000 a year wtf wrong with people 😂

[georgelayton]

Pay the workers more and the union bosses a lot less.

[mattwalter]

It's not a strike, it's extortion

[NewJerseyJay]

Tens of thousands of dock workers, that don't realize that this strike is going to effect them, and their families just like everyone else! Lol

[kristoforvansickle]

Once they run out of products themselves they're going to have to go back to work🤷‍♂️

[adrianskinner]

I just called hr at the port of wilmington im tring to take someone job. They tripping and being selfish.

[Zombie_Trooper]

I'm not against their goals, but this is TERRIBLE timing. They're not just fighting the powers that be, They're screwing the average consumers.

[fgrodriguezqac]

I typically support workers when they go on strike, but in this particular case, I think they’re completely unreasonable. These jobs don’t require any formal education or specialization; you can start working with just a high school diploma, or even without one. Yet these workers are asking for a base salary of $170, 000? That’s entirely unrealistic, similar to when McDonald’s employees demanded $20 per hour. I cannot support this.

[jerrycapodilupo]

❤ Twice the pay and no automation ??? Dream on ...

[thomasclark]

This union must be broken up. Too much concentration of economic power. If a corporation had such power the Justice Department would be taking action.

[debrafirestone]

Do these people expect 200.000 a yr realky

[Spawncandy]

I know dozens of construction workers that spends all day 14-16 HR DAYS in season digging trenches with shovels in areas where equipment can't be used. Also Roofers and framers doing 7 days a week all day work for a little over half of what they make today.

[billykyser]

There's people that will do it for 100, 000

[ChuckThompson-bf]

Im a union worker in NY they should have accepted the counter offer STFU and just do your job.God Bless America.

[KemmTupica]

I do agree with them protecting their job before Automation takes over and eliminates all of their jobs.

[Wongseifu]

Notice that no ine is backing these guys. This inion needs to be desolved