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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.
A dockworkers strike could shut down 36 US ports: How will it impact consumers?
The uncertainty comes during the peak of retailers’ holiday shipping season, which traditionally runs from July through early November.
Port strike looms in Boston, other East and Gulf Coast ports
Dockworkers at ports from Maine to Texas began walking picket lines early Tuesday in a strike over wages and automation. With a strike deadline looming, the union for 45,000 dockworkers and the group representing East and Gulf Coast ports have exchanged wage offers,
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.
A port strike could cost the economy $5 billion per day, here's what it could mean for you
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.
A strike at the Port of Houston is underway. Here are three things residents should know.
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
Potential port strike looming in Boston, other East and Gulf Coast ports
With a strike deadline looming, the union for 45,000 dockworkers and the group representing East and Gulf Coast ports have ...
A dockworker strike in Boston is looming. Here’s what to know.
The strike, affecting every major port on the East Coast and Gulf Coast, will potentially cost billions and cripple the ...
Dockworkers at ports from Maine to Texas go on strike, a standoff risking new shortages
Dockworkers at ports from Maine to Texas have started walking picket lines in a strike over wages and automation that could ...
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 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 about 45,000 dockworkers carries through with a ...
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 ...
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A dockworkers strike could shut down East and Gulf ports
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. ports from Maine to Texas could shut down Tuesday if a union representing about 45,000 dockworkers ...
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 ...