Port of Wilmington preparing for potential port workers strike
The Port of Wilmington has announced its plans to provide more container gate hours in anticipation of the International Longshoremen’s Association strike that may take place on Oct. 1.
A Looming 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.
Potential Strike With Dockworkers Could Threaten Your Banana Supply
Dock workers seeking better workplace protections and increased wages are threatening to strike and the outcome could lead to a banana shortage.
Houston on the Brink: Port of Houston Faces Shutdown as Longshoremen's Strike Looms
The Port of Houston faces a potential strike by the ILA, which could significantly disrupt U.S. supply chains.
Importers Rush to Beat the Strike Threat to East Coast Ports
Failure to reach a new longshoremen contract deal risks many East and Gulf Coast ports closing before the year-end consumer spending push -- threatening billions in losses to businesses.
US Ports Are Threatened With Strikes in Election-Season Jolt
Just as US policymakers shift focus from curbing inflation to shoring up the job market, the economy faces a jolt that threatens the kind of supply-chain disruption and consumer discontent rife during the pandemic.
Looming US port strikes threaten supply chain
Plus, a strike at three dozen US ports could upend supply chains and raise prices just weeks before Election Day. The FT News Briefing is produced by Niamh Rowe, Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino.
Potential port strikes send ripple effects through supply chain, threaten inflation
U.S. rapidly approaching deadline for a new labor contract for dockworkers at three dozen ports. If a deal isn't reached, all of the workers were told to stop working.
Longshoremen from Maine to Texas appear likely to go on strike, seaport CEO says
The chief executive over Georgia's two booming seaports said Tuesday that a strike next week by dockworkers across the U.S.
With Just A Week Left, ‘Devastating’ Strike At Ports Looks Unavoidable
There is only one week left to fend off a major ports strike that could have a devastating impact on U.S. retailers just as ...
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Longshoremen from East and Gulf coasts appear likely to go on strike, Georgia seaport CEO says
The chief executive over Georgia's two booming seaports said Tuesday that a strike next week by dockworkers across the U.S.
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US grocery stores could face fruit shortages as 45,000 dockworkers threaten strike
The International Longshoremen's Association, or ILA, is negotiating on behalf of the 45,000 dockworkers at three dozen U.S.
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Dockworkers’ union strike threat could close Georgia port terminals
The Georgia Ports Authority will shutter its marine terminals in Savannah and Brunswick next Tuesday if dockworkers go on strike.
US Labor department reaches out to employer group amid possible port strike
The U.S. Department of Labor has reached out to the United States Maritime Alliance ahead of a possible ports strike on the ...
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Georgia ports brace for impact as dockworkers’ strike threatens major disruption
A strike would shut down 36 ports that handle roughly half the nations’ cargo from ships. Lynch oversees two of the busiest ...
Biden administration urged by key senator to step in to prevent ‘devastating’ ports strike
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) is calling on the Biden administration to intervene directly before union dockworkers strike next week.