Dockworkers Strike Over Automation Concerns

Dockworkers along the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts are preparing to strike on October 1 if their demands for better wages and a halt to job automation are not met. The strike, involving about 45,000 workers, could disrupt operations at ports that handle nearly half of the nation’s cargo.

The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) is negotiating with port operators and shipping companies to prevent the automation of cranes and other equipment, which they argue threatens their jobs. This potential strike could significantly impact the U.S. supply chain, leading to delays and increased costs for goods.

Source: The New York Times