U.S. Port Congestion Builds as Historic Dockworker Strike Enters Third Day

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Posted on 10/03/2024 4:35:50 AM PDT by ChicagoConservative27

Growing lines of container ships continued to line up outside major U.S. ports on Thursday as the biggest dockworker strike in nearly 50 years entered its third day.

The choke points are threatening shortages of everything from bananas to auto parts and are anticipated to grow in coming days if no resolution is forthcoming.

Reuters reports no negotiations were scheduled between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and employers, but the port owners, under pressure from the White House to hike their pay offer to land a deal, signaled they were open to new talks.

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I'm guessing this will go on for a few months.

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2 posted on 10/03/2024 4:38:12 AM PDT by Macoozie (Roll MAGA, roll!)

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3 posted on 10/03/2024 4:38:42 AM PDT by Sir_Humphrey (The “only Trumpers” are just as damaging to the conservative cause as are the “never Trumpers”)

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4 posted on 10/03/2024 4:39:04 AM PDT by yldstrk

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