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A port strike by longshoreman workers along the East and Gulf coasts would create economic chaos with far reaching impacts to businesses, consumers and even your kitchen table.
The strike — which has shut down 14 ports along the East and Gulf coasts on Tuesday, Oct. 1 — comes after labor talks between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the ...
The good news is that many of Costco's imports that might be affected by the strike are non-food items, which gives the retailer more flexibility in how it manages these disruptions. Christmas ...
The Anderson Economic Group estimated that the U.S. economy would lose $2.1 billion from a one-week strike, $1.5 billion due to the loss in value or degradation of items such as perishable goods, $400 million for transportation company losses, and $200 million in lost wages for the striking port workers.
A labour strike is a work stoppage caused by the mass refusal of employees to work. This can include wildcat strikes, which are done without union authorisation, and slowdown strikes, where workers reduce their productivity while still carrying out minimal working duties. It is usually a response to employee grievances, such as low pay or poor ...
What products will be affected by the port strike More than 75% of U.S. bananas arrive at ports handled by the International Longshoremen's Association, or ILA, according to the farm bureau.
On July 1, 1971, members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) walked out against their employers, represented by the Pacific Maritime Association (PMA). The union's goal was to secure employment, wages, and benefits in the face of increased mechanization, shrinking workforce, and the slowing economic climate of the early 1970s.
Food Emporium of Marlboro has been affected by the International Longshoremen’s Association strike. And they have seen shoppers begin to hoard even domestic products like paper goods ...