US Dockworkers Strike Shuts East, Gulf Coast Ports

US dockworkers have walked out of every major port on the East and Gulf coasts as the International Longshoremen’s Association seeks higher wages and a rollback of the language on automation in six-year contract that has now expired. The affected ports have the combined capacity to handle as much as half of all US trade volumes, and the strike will halt container cargo and auto shipments. Bloomberg's Brendan Murray reports.
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[tank.dabully]

if us americans did this all over the world and all these companies will start waking up and realizing we are not be used as pawns anymore

[CBT]

But we got trillions for war and wall street. Americans need 50 an hour just to be comfortable these days. Inflation is crazy high.

[Jenda-lddj]

Manufacturing needs to be brought back to this Country. Problem solved.

[benjamincheney]

Won't be a shortage of football games, those workers are well taken care of, because you know america has priorities.

[lalutte]

If this goes on for more than a week with shortages and price spikes— Harris is finished and I think Biden knows that

[etchediniron]

Everyone in here complaining about how much they make and calling them greedy. But you’re not upset with what politicians make.

[zztop]

This strike should help Trump. We are seeing more problems caused by Biden's inflation, especially if it goes on very long.

[sRockHead]

Several of these ports have Chinese ownership. They have made record profits in the billions over the last few years. It is amazing how people think the American workers are the problem.

[bluecheesedagod]

Better send another 100 billion to Ukraine 😒

[jessicadowell]

It’s a union and they are on strike. Typical for unions that do not come to an agreement. They are leveraging and why the heck not? Everyone in this country deserves better. Need to vote better this time around!

[san_tino]

“The workers think they have the upper hand” they do have the upper hand. They’re holding aces, the employers are holding jacks.

[bobby]

Can you imagine if the trucking industry all of a sudden decided to go on strike at this time?

[jeanah]

We need to make and grow everything we actually need.

[snowwolfgaming]

Better stock up on necessities people. Harris and Biden won't do anything to help. Look at the responses with Helene.

[abdiganiaden]

77% increase in pay over 6 years.
Complete ban on automation?

What kind of demands are these

[drummerdaveshouse]

I have no respect for the rich who are making billions in profits causing all of this. Don’t ask me to be respectful in my comments.

[JCBCoin]

I respect the union. I think they should get $100 an hour. Thats a very important job. Also pay truckers more! Everything gets here by trucks

[HillbillyBubba]

Where is Kamala this is still her watch. You better thank a union worker

[Colbycheese]

This helps me buy less crap this year for the holidays. Thanks, boys. I owe you one 😂. Keep going as long as you can.

[stompysnake]

Ok you convinced me. Now I want more and faster automation.