Port Strike on the East and Gulf Coasts: What to Know
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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.
An East Coast Port Strike Could Shake the Economy
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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.