Port strike in Boston would have "moderate" impact in Massachusetts, economist says
There are about 160 dockworkers in Boston and a strike could affect about 12,000 jobs in the area, including truck drivers, delivery workers and tugboat drivers. But, overall, the impact in Boston and Massachusetts would be "moderate," according to economist and Boston University professor Jay Zagorsky.
Port Workers’ Expected Strike Could Cost Billions—Here’s What To Know
The strike would be the first along ports on the East Coast in nearly 50 years, potentially crippling several industries.
A port strike could cost the economy $5 billion per day, here's what it could mean for you
Longshoremen going on strike at East Coast ports in the US could cost the US economy $5 billion a day and cause holiday shipping delays, experts say.
How would a port workers strike impact Boston? An expert weighs in
There are about 160 ILA workers in Boston, but the closure could affect roughly 12,000 jobs - including truck drivers, delivery workers, tugboat drivers, and more. At its peak, a strike could mean roughly $7 million in lost wages per week. Its effect on store shelves will depend on its length.
What to expect if port workers strike, and how it may affect the economy
Negotiations between longshoremen and port operators broke down in June and the two sides have barely been speaking. The current contract expires at midnight Monday.
A strike at the Port of Houston is now imminent. Here are three things residents should know.
Experts expect dockworkers at the Port of Houston to go on strike Tuesday at ports from Maine to Brownsville, including the Port of Houston. "It's happening," said Margaret Kidd, program director and professor of supply chain and logistics technology at the University of Houston.
Why are U.S. port workers going on strike?
In less than 12 hours, the largest union of maritime workers in North America is set to strike across the East and Gulf Coasts.
Port strike could be a nightmare for consumers
TheStreet’s Conway Gittens brings you the biggest news of the day, including what investors are watching and the looming port strike could mean disaster for consumers
How could port workers looming strike affect the economy? Experts say it might not last long to see
Nearly 45,000 dock workers across shipping ports on the East Coast and Gulf Coast could walk off the job on Tuesday, including in Houston, if the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX) can't agree on a new contract with the union by the end of Monday.
Huge dockworkers strike threatens to halt port operations in Boston starting at midnight
Approximately 45,000 workers are expected to walk off the job at midnight from ports across the East and Gulf coasts.
With ports strike imminent on East Coast, Gulf, truckers, rails are scrambling to move billions in cargo before midnight shutdown
With a potential strike at ports up and down the East Coast and along the Gulf Coast set to begin after midnight Monday, ...
A strike could shut down East and Gulf ports starting tomorrow. Why that matters to you
U.S. ports from Maine to Texas could shut down Tuesday if a union representing about 45,000 dockworkers carries through ...
Officials See No Shortages From Likely US Port Strike
New York officials said on Monday they were prepared for a likely US dockworkers strike, reassuring consumers that they would ...
A dockworkers strike could shut down East and Gulf ports. Will it affect holiday shopping?
U.S. ports from Maine to Texas could shut down if a union representing 45,000 dockworkers carries through with a threatened ...
Dockworkers at East and Gulf Coast ports steaming toward a strike
Thousands of dockworkers at more than a dozen ports along the East Coast and Gulf Coasts are poised to walk off the job on ...
US Port Officials Gird For Strike As Labor Talks Stay Stuck
Officials at 14  ports along the US East and Gulf coasts were making last-minute preparations on Monday for a likely labor ...
Connecticut businesses prepare for a possible longshoremen's strike that could disrupt shipping
A strike would impact 36 ports from Maine to the Gulf of Mexico, but none of Connecticut's three port cities are able to ...
Biden administration needs to push for deal to avert dockworkers strike: ATA CEO | Morning in America
Some 25,000 dockworkers at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports from Boston to Houston could strike as early as Tuesday. Chris ...