John Gallagher
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Biden scolds ocean carriers for not paying dockworkers ‘fair’ wages
President Joe Biden broke his silence Tuesday on the port labor dispute by backing the striking dockworkers.
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John Gallagher
Monday, September 30, 2024
Poll by US Chamber finds voters want Biden to halt potential port strike
The White House on Monday insisted it will not force dockworkers back to work if the union goes on strike Tuesday.
Kim Link Wills
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Longshore unions across nation pay tribute to George Floyd
Peaceful protests and work stoppages take place on day of burial
Kim Link Wills
Monday, June 8, 2020
Cristobal closes Port of New Orleans terminals
Operations at ports from Maine to Texas will cease for one hour Tuesday as ILA and USMX show respect for George Floyd
FreightWaves Staff
Friday, September 7, 2018
Dockworkers at US East and Gulf Coast ports sign six-year contract extension
Union representing 14,500 employees says new deal aims to bring stability and peace to US docks.