The union representing thousands of striking dockworkers is pushing for bigger wage increases than port operators have offered, and a ban on automation.
Category: East Coast (US)
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How the Port Strike Could Affect the Economy
Transportation and warehousing sectors are poised to first feel the pinch, with a broader economic fallout expected if the strike drags on.
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Dockworkers Strike at U.S. Ports Could Begin Tuesday
Members of the International Longshoremen’s Association could walk off the job, halting most shipments at East and Gulf Coast ports and rattling the U.S. economy.
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Port Strike on the East and Gulf Coasts: What to Know
Thousands of dockworkers who load and unload cargo ships could walk off the job on Tuesday, halting nearly all activity at ports from Maine to Texas.
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Beneath the Potential Strike at U.S. Ports: Tensions Over Innovation
Port operators have long embraced automation, while dockworkers view it as a threat to their livelihoods.
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As Strike Looms, Port Operators Ask Regulator to Force Dockworkers to Negotiate
The group that represent port terminal operators said the International Longshoremen’s Association was refusing to negotiate a new contract before a Monday deadline.
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An East Coast Port Strike Could Shake the Economy
Businesses are preparing for a strike by dockworkers on the East and Gulf Coasts, which could begin Oct. 1 if negotiations don’t yield a new contract.
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Will Automation Replace Jobs? Port Workers May Strike Over It.
A contract covering longshore workers on the East and Gulf Coasts will expire at the end of September, but talks have been stalled over the use of equipment that can function without human operators.
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Auto Industry Expects Minimal Disruption From Port Shutdown
Baltimore is a top destination for car shipments, but companies are finding ways to use other ports on the East Coast.
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Warmer, Faster, Snowier: What New Upgrades Mean for East Coast Skiing
A guide to the recent snow-making, chairlifts and other notable investments at ski resorts from New York to Maine.
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Wind Energy Giant Orsted Says Delays in U.S. May Cost $2 Billion
Supply chain problems and high interest rates are hurting U.S. projects, the Danish company said.