2024-09-21
Largest port on East Coast begins preparations for a strike
Port of New York/New Jersey executives tell CNBC they have begun preparations for a potential complete work stoppage by the International Longshoremen’s Association, the largest North American union for maritime workers. The ILA represents more than 85,000 longshoremen and a strike would shut down five of the 10 busiest ports in North America, and a total of 36 ports…