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East and Gulf Coast port workers, represented by the International Longshoremen's Association, are on the verge of their first strike in 50 years due to stalled contract negotiations with the United States Maritime Alliance. Industry expert Seth Harris discusses the substantial wage increases the dock workers are seeking, rooted in the significant profits shipping companies have generated during the pandemic. While the union demands better benefits and protections from automation, companies remain resistant, aiming for a balanced agreement that favors workers without fulfilling all their demands.
Source: YAHOO