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Ports on the East Coast face strike

Economy Oct 03

Dockworkers’ union suspends strike until Jan. 15 to allow time for new contract negotiations

By Tom Krisher, Associated Press

Economy Oct 03

US-LOGISTICS-TRADE-STRIKE-PORT
7 things to know about the U.S. dockworkers strike and its effect on the economy

If the strike is resolved within a few weeks, consumers probably wouldn’t notice any significant shortages or price hikes. But a work stoppage that persists for more than a month could be a different story, depending on what you're shopping…

By Mae Anderson, Associated Press

Nation Oct 01

Ports on the East Coast face possible strike
Why dockworkers may have the negotiating advantage in standoff with port operators

Organized labor enjoys rising public support and has achieved a string of recent victories in other industries, with the backing of the pro-union administration of President Joe Biden.

By Tom Krisher, Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Tassanee Vejpongsa, Associated Press

Nation Oct 01

Ports on the East Coast face possible strike
Dockworkers go on strike for first time in decades causing concern for holiday supply chain stoppages

Dockworkers at ports from Maine to Texas have started walking picket lines in a strike over wages and automation that could reignite inflation and cause shortages of goods if it goes on more than a few weeks.

By Tom Krisher, Tassanee Vejpongsa, Associated Press

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