Thousands of dockworkers are officially on strike across the East Coast. It could cost the U.S. economy up to $5 billion each day
  • assembly@lemmy.world
    65·
    4 days ago

    It sure sounds like the trade association needs to bring a better offer to the union if the impact is going to be so severe.

  • rbesfe@lemmy.ca
    25·
    3 days ago

    I’m usually in support of unions, but some of the demands here are just backwards and stupid. Preventing automation is a big one.

    • xmunk@sh.itjust.works
      74·
      4 days ago

      Damn, if only the employers hadn’t paid people so poorly - this was so easily preventable, the capitalist class just needed to not be a bunch of greedy bastards.

    • NatakuNox@lemmy.world
      592·
      4 days ago

      Ya let’s wait until our oppressors are ready before fighting back. We wouldn’t want to upset anybody

    • NoneOfUrBusiness@fedia.io
      461·
      4 days ago

      I mean that’s probably part of the point, but other than that is there even good timing for a port strike?

      • ghen@sh.itjust.works
        5·
        4 days ago

        It could have easily been worse closer to the pandemic when shipping was already fucked. So now is actually a good time!