Port Strike on the East and Gulf Coasts: What to Know

Published On Sep 30, 2024, 5:05 AM

Thousands of dockworkers from Maine to Texas are poised to strike if a wage agreement is not reached, potentially halting cargo shipments at major U.S. ports. This strike could disrupt the supply chains for consumer goods, manufacturing parts, and automobiles, as these ports handle about half of the U.S. container shipments. The current contract between the workers' union and port operators is set to expire soon, with significant implications if an agreement isn't reached.