Dockworkers strike
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October 4, 2024 at 3:16 PM

Dockworkers suspend strike until January

The union and shipping industry group reached a tentative agreement to suspend the strike until Jan. 15.
October 4, 2024 at 3:16 PM
VIDEO: Dockworkers suspend strike until January
October 4, 2024 at 12:17 PM

Dockworkers strike suspended, details of tentative agreement revealed

The union representing East Coast and Gulf Coast dockworkers was seeking higher wages and a ban on the use of some automated equipment.
October 4, 2024 at 12:17 PM
A container ship sits anchored in New York Harbor as it waits for the Port of Newark to re-open after members of the International Longshoremen's Association, or ILA, began walking off the job yesterday, Staten Island, N.Y., Oct. 02, 2024.
October 4, 2024 at 7:20 AM

Port strike ends as workers agree to tentative deal

A major union for U.S. dockworkers and the United States Maritime Alliance have reached a tentative deal on wages. They have extended their existing contract through Jan. 15.
October 4, 2024 at 7:20 AM
VIDEO: Port strike ends as workers agree to tentative deal
October 4, 2024 at 6:04 AM

NYT reporter on how the tentative dockworkers deal got over the finish line

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with New York Times global economics correspondent Peter Goodman about the suspended dockworkers strike and the outstanding issues still to be negotiated.
October 4, 2024 at 6:04 AM
NYT reporter on how the tentative dockworkers deal got over the finish line
October 3, 2024 at 11:22 PM

When prices of certain foods could see a spike due to US dockworker strike

Despite runs on paper products at big box retailers, analysts remind American consumers not to panic buy due to the dockworkers port strike.
October 3, 2024 at 11:22 PM
Longshoremen walk the picket line outside of the Barbours Cut Container Terminal during the first day of a dockworkers strike, Oct. 1, 2024, in Houston.
October 3, 2024 at 9:18 PM

Dockworkers hit picket lines for a third day

ABC News correspondent Elizabeth Schulze discusses the dockworkers strike that has brought ports to a standstill from New England to Texas.
October 3, 2024 at 9:18 PM
VIDEO: Dockworkers hit picket lines for a third day
October 3, 2024 at 6:44 PM

Dockworkers hit picket lines in historic US port strike that could impact prices

Tens of thousands of dockworkers are set to strike on Tuesday morning.
October 3, 2024 at 6:44 PM
Cargo shipping containers and cranes are seen at cargo terminals as part of the Port of Baltimore in Baltimore, June 12, 2024.
October 3, 2024 at 6:41 PM

Port strike draws on frustration over pandemic-era profit boom

The strike could cause some product shortages and reignite inflation.
October 3, 2024 at 6:41 PM
Longshoremen walk the picket line at the Barbours Cut Container Terminal during the first day of a dockworkers strike in Houston, Tex., Oct. 1, 2024.
October 3, 2024 at 4:49 PM

How dockworkers strike could impact your bottom line

It's the third day of the dockworkers strike that has shut down dozens of ports along the East and Gulf coasts, and both sides are still at an impasse.
October 3, 2024 at 4:49 PM
VIDEO: How dockworkers strike could impact your bottom line
October 2, 2024 at 8:50 PM

Secretary Buttigieg on dockworkers strike

A prolonged East Coast and Gulf Coast port strike could moderately increase prices for a range of goods, experts told ABC News.
October 2, 2024 at 8:50 PM
VIDEO: Secretary Buttigieg on dockworkers strike 
October 2, 2024 at 2:55 PM

Union dockworkers plan to remain on picket line

Port workers began to strike Tuesday, with ripple effects expected to be felt nationwide after about 45,000 dockworkers walked off the job at 36 ports from Texas to Maine.
October 2, 2024 at 2:55 PM
VIDEO: Union dockworkers plan to remain on picket line
October 2, 2024 at 12:32 AM

Dockworkers strike at US ports may create new shortages

Tens of thousands of dockworkers are on strike, leading to the shutdown of ports along the East Coast and the Gulf, which handle over half of all cargo shipped to the U.S., causing daily disruptions.
October 2, 2024 at 12:32 AM
VIDEO: Dockworkers strike at US ports may create new shortages
October 1, 2024 at 1:40 PM

Thousands of dockworkers go on strike

The International Longshoremen’s Association announced its first strike in 50 years after it failed to reach a new contract agreement with the U.S. Maritime Alliance.
October 1, 2024 at 1:40 PM
VIDEO: Thousands of dock workers go on strike