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Historic Dockworker Strike Disrupts East and Gulf Coast Ports

In a momentous move unseen for nearly half a century, approximately 45,000 dockworkers from the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) initiated a strike on the East and Gulf Coasts early Tuesday morning. This significant action marks the first large-scale strike since 1977, driven by escalating demands for better wages, improved benefits, and job security amidst growing […]

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East and Gulf Coast Ports Face Imminent Strike as Negotiations Stagnate

Economy, Labor Issues / Omi

As the clock ticks down to a potentially crippling strike at East and Gulf Coast ports, both the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and port employers remain at an impasse after months of negotiations. The ILA, representing approximately 45,000 dock workers, has rejected a wage increase offer that neared 50% from port owners, escalating tensions as

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East and Gulf Coast Ports Brace for Major Strike as Dock Workers Demand Fair Wages

Economy, Labor Issues / Omi

As tensions rise between dock workers and port authorities, a significant labor strike is poised to disrupt operations at major East and Gulf Coast ports, marking the first such shutdown in nearly half a century. Union workers from Texas to New England are advocating for better wages and opposing the automation of jobs, which they

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