Dockworkers across U.S. go on strike

[@78BanditTA]

I never thought I'd say this, but in many ways I agree with the strikers on this one. Automation takes away jobs, something we need badly. Also these jobs aren't the safest by far, and they have to work in all weather conditions which doesn't help. The cost of living has skyrocketed, and they work in high cost of living areas. The blame needs to be put on elected officials for stupid policies and corporations for lobbying for them. Follow the money, and it all leads to DC! Politicians and corporate elites all work together!

[@julieborges-iv3rc]

how about the cost of living to others. we are retired and since bidenenomics we are barely scratching by. if it gets worse and inflation goes up , we could lose our home because my taxes and cost of living will gut us. unions are important but the whole of people shouldn't pay for the sins of corporations and government. automation is inevitable and all over the world. if the don't use some automation . the dock workers will fall behind other ports . the businesses will find other ports or ways and they will find up losing their jobs. you dont think, because the elites doesnt suffer, they can wait it out, buy automated equipment and just fire inefficient humans or hire illegals for 50 percent less money. one of the reasons for "border czar" to keep the borders is the " slave labor " wages. you think the government cares about people?

[@78BanditTA]

@@julieborges-iv3rc I agree with you 100%. Raising wages causes a snowball effect. I'm retired as well, luckily I paid off my home before retiring because this was forewarned

[@Josh-ps6jr]

77% raise and a ban on automation..... that's not fair, that's greed.

[@mfit7110]

Since when is “ business “ or life fair?

[@InternacionalBoxing]

@@mfit7110That's not business they will be replaced lol

[@mudd8109]

God forbid blue collar people get a raise for once and make sure the corporations wont replace them with robots. What?

[@mfit7110]

@@InternacionalBoxing you don’t know business

[@InternacionalBoxing]

@@mfit7110 I own a business, these socialists need to all get back to work or be replaced by Migrants 😎💯

[@nunyabuziness8421]

I used to be a union member and believe me when I tell you they make top dollar and get the best benefits they're just greedy always wanting more

[@Xylophone8]

I call bullshit….. That’s from the anti union playbook…I support the workers!!!

[@justinh2701]

​@@Xylophone8I call 🐂💩 they want to make 100$ an hour if you include the benefits they will be receiving. It's just plain greed. What do you think happened to the Auto industry. Unions are going to destroy everything

[@user-dd1bb4tw4r]

Every American worker should want top pay and great benefits. If you don't you're part of the problem. You get breadcrumbs while they rotate CEOs making $30 million a year plus bonuses

[@johhnycatengland-jx5id]

@@user-dd1bb4tw4rgreedy men acting like old women!

[@johhnycatengland-jx5id]

@@user-dd1bb4tw4ryou punk!

[@highwayydre]

I deliver to the ports in Houston. These dock workers are the worst type of human beings ever. I see why the ports want automation.

[@carlos-ik1pc]

me too they are some of the laziest scm bags i ever met and when you need some help they ignore or drag their feet for anything

[@Pallasathena-hv4kp]

Ad hominem attacks is the best you got? Thanks for letting our feudal lords continue to hollow out the middle class

[@jonathantaylor6926]

@@Pallasathena-hv4kp These blue collar workers make 85K+ a year along with very generous healthcare benefits and retirement plan. If you want to make 200K a year then become a doctor or start a small business, hire 10 people, do 2+M in annual revenue. These unions calling the businesses greedy need to look in a mirror. The mafia looking union boss isn't winning any points threatening to "cripple" the US economy.

[@jaekae-u3k]

Stop raising prices if you dont wanna raise wages bot xD

[@tek3920]

@@highwayydre There is no industry that hasn’t changed over the last 130 years. Technology makes our jobs easier and more efficient and safer in many cases. The U.S. is undermining its competitiveness by not embracing technology in critical transport modes. With that being said, going fully automated is not optimal, but completely abstaining from automation has proven inefficient. For example having automated cranes can be less efficient than human operators. But automation can improve the efficiency of moving cargo through the ports and into the hands of the truckers or rails or etc. For many decades now the ILA has always kept a bad reputation with truck drivers. Many truckers have said “dock workers are the laziest assholes who just stand around.” That’s one of the reasons why Daggatt is pushing so hard with the strike. He knows nobody likes the union anyhow. But if this strike continues, the USMX might reroute to the west coast and to non unionized ports, costing many ILA worker their jobs. The shipping/trading are the blood vessels of the body. If u pinch a major artery to ur arm and overwork that arm, the damages may be irreversible. There is a finite amount of shipping containers in the world. 50% of America’s export and import is done through the East/gulf ports. More than half of US/UK owned cargo vessels are now rerouting through Africa due to the Houthi attacks in the Suez/Med, costing 6-8 months in delays. If the port strike continues past October, we will see a disruption in the global supply chain of shipping containers.

[@NinaFahey]

How selfish is a dock worker thinking they can do this and take out the rest of the country with them. Who the hell are you? Shame on these dock workers.

[@mfit7110]

You are the problem. Smh. You condemn the workers and not the corporations.

[@Pallasathena-hv4kp]

I guess you want to continue to see our middle class disappear. Some have had enough of being screwed. I’m glad the port workers are standing up to our feudal lords.

[@NinaFahey]

@@mfit7110 that's right I do. I'm the problem? You're probably voting for harris.

[@fearnofish8940]

They can’t control what’s going on in the rest of the world as their contract expires.

[@giannam5203]

Ok, time for your 12 hour shift starting at 1 AM in 23 degree weather, while your health is significantly destroyed overtime from these hours, slowly rendering you legally deaf and dropping dead as soon as you retire.

[@martha7525]

They're going to upset a lot of people so they better settle and fast.

[@robertb5948]

Automation needed

[@brianm4178]

Regulation too, it seems. $30 an hour and wanting 77% more is delusional

[@avengersprime5431]

The reason they want a ban on automation so that they can strike without any repercussions or fear of getting fired en mas.

[@bobearl7859]

Getting greedy $30 an hour I guess isn't enough huh boy I wish that was getting $30 an hour

[@HighDiver5555]

Maybe the job sucks a lot?

[@fearnofish8940]

Do you realize the mortality rate of dockworkers is higher than fire or police? Definitely not a safe place to work. Also, the wage increase they’re asking for it stretched over a seven year contract.

[@juannumbaone9142]

30 is too little tbh and I doubt they make any less than 6figures

[@ThatitJack]

The companies went from 6,000 a container to 30,000 a container. We will get what we deserve

[@aucklandsadventures]

@@ThatitJack. So you want a Percentage of the value of the merchandise? Sounds like The Mafia extorting people.

[@davidgiles9651]

Demanding a 77 % wage increase and employers contribute 3 times more for their retirement plan, THAN THEY PAY INTO IT IS JUST STUPID AND RIDICULOUS

[@jaekae-u3k]

Stop raising prices if you dont wanna pay equally xD

[@davidgiles9651]

@@jaekae-u3k TELL THAT TO THE CORPERATIONS.AND THEIR RECORD PROFITS

[@PerfectlyImperfectly]

Don't give them 💩!!! Hire new workers that don't mine that $30-50 an hour pay. Shame on them like the people aren't struggling enough.

[@Chris-v5t]

They are going to feel their own effects

[@RamsteinPoplaski]

They aren't problem that caused prices to go up. Greedy corporation are. Wake up from the rhetoric.

[@PerfectlyImperfectly]

@@RamsteinPoplaski never said they were the cause for high prices. I am stating they will be the cause for the prices to go higher due to basic economics..supply and demand. They were offered by those companies a 50% increase in pay along with extra retirement benefits and investments. They turned it down. Then for the union leader to say we need them more than they need us is egotistical. These guys are not only messing with our economy but also hurting the truck drivers and their families and not mention the devastating effects it will have in the those affected by the recent hurricane. I think you sir need to stop believing and listening to the rhetoric.

[@RamsteinPoplaski]

@@PerfectlyImperfectly go read the press relase from the ILA your questions are answered there

[@RamsteinPoplaski]

@@PerfectlyImperfectly also truck drivers are joining the picket line. That's what we need SOLIDARITY.

[@davidgiles9651]

How much "labor" is involved in at least 6-8 men STANDING AROUND ON TOP OF THE CONTAINERS WAITING ? AND, MAKE PUBLIC THEIR CURRENT WAGES

[@wandaritter5704]

Bruh you must ve repube

[@davidgiles9651]

@@wandaritter5704 really ? That's it ?

[@darrellsaunders4267]

Another day another Biden/ Harris disaster

[@davidgiles9651]

MO RON

[@wandaritter5704]

Greed of monopolies and corporations is going to kill this country

[@Here4theComments9]

Hmm, maybe if your only skill set is lifting heavy things and can be replaced by machines, then learn to code. 77% pay increase? Automation reduces cost of all services. Expect our prices to increase if ILA wins

[@ccharlierun]

Ummm. Didn’t a bunch of tech bros and gals get laid off???😂

[@Xylophone8]

More republican propaganda..don’t be fooled!! Republicans are going to make things worse!! Vote Blue 💙🇺🇸🇺🇸💙💙🇺🇸💙🇺🇸💙🇺🇸

[@Here4theComments9]

@@ccharlierun look, I’m just saying, if these longshoremen are complaining so much, they can start an only fans, sell pictures of their feet, fart in a glass jar and put in a ribbon on it and sell it, etc. just like women who are oppressed.

[@mfit7110]

If you think people who code are safe. You’ll be applying for a physical job before you know it.

[@TheAhuizar1990]

True. I work the ports in the West Coast as a truck driver. And I can assure you they don’t even deserve the rate they are getting paid now. The most inefficient, rude and laziest workers in any organization. They feel untouchable and work whenever they feel like it.

[@michaelr3572]

If groceries are grown and processed here in the US, and medical supplies developed here in the US, and cars manufactured here in the US, aren't you all just worried that you're not getting your Asian products?

[@2015END]

Theres not enough inflation…an excuse to add to it. Even if theres an increase, the inflation that can be caused by it will null their increase in pay. Accomplished nothing !

[@brianm4178]

Yup... it's all gonna come from our pockets and they want to avoid proper regulating. They want utter control and even more money. I was a diesel mechanic and average was $27 an hour... they got more than that and want 77% more?!?! That's atrocious

[@chasemanhattan3957]

This just in toilet paper is now $20 a roll

[@randomstonerrants5004]

Companies can afford to pay them, so pay them!!! I hear a lot of moaning in the comments about how they "do nothing" lol. Well, why don't you become a dock worker and get paid to "do nothing" too. Don't count the next person's money all you pocket watchers. Companies will lull you into thinking you're asking too much but when you look at the numbers and profit margins, Companies are ALWAYS on top. People have powers in numbers and they are exercising their right to strike. I commend all those workers for standing up for the middleclass.

[@wandaritter5704]

Exactly 💯

[@avengersprime5431]

And then, when nothing gets settled, and store shelves are completely empty who do you think the consumers are going to look at to blame? Hint: It’s not the people at the top

[@cobracommander2297]

Kackala="We did it Joe"

[@illmagnetic]

It's NY. The sign should say "No Work Without a Fair Contract Son - Facts My Guy... Ya Heard.. Ya Nah Mean?!"

[@Penny_Pincher_Outdoors]

"Fair", to them but no one else......

[@jaekae-u3k]

When prices go up wages should too man..

[@steveg2277]

@@jaekae-u3kFor everyone….yet….it doesn’t happen. Imagine that.

[@Penny_Pincher_Outdoors]

@@jaekae-u3k I don't disagree, but thy refused te offer and would not accept less that what "they" want. It's not "collective bargaining" when it is one sided. I am all for people getting a fair wage, but this is a bit more than that.

[@jaekae-u3k]

@@Penny_Pincher_Outdoors They are simply asking for equal. Raise the price so high and we ask for living wages of those new prices. They are not arbitrarily asking for raises dude xD Gatorade was 2 for$3 bucks now its 3.50 each. They need 100% house prices have gone up 100,000s its not Arbitrary asking prices. They just want fair and equal. Stop raising prices if you dont want people asking for better wages xD General inflation is fake dude. Its just greed squeezing the poor out of life.

[@ksytube]

Oh wow! Look at all of the experts on union contracts and negotiations. I guess you guys passed in your healthcare, vaccine and economist licenses. What none of these newscasters will tell you is that over the last few years the ports have made BILLIONS, not millions. Now the ports are trying to force workers out by automating their jobs. Oh yeah, they'll harp about $100/hr salaries but not tell you the average dock-workers are struggling with a salary FAR BELOW that because they actually care about their retired brothers. That salary is before taxes, union dues (which goes to healthcare and pensions), and other deductions. Not to mention the job has a higher on-the-job death rate than firefighters and police officers. So yeah, F*CK the port owners... they can have one less house in Aspen and one less yacht!

[@eqqalizer]

Automation will happen quicker once this deal is done.

[@Helldiver357]

Automation is the future every industry is doing it

[@eggheadegghead]

Do port workers in NY/NJ make the median salary of $150,000? is that true? if so, they want 70% increase?

[@MarknNewYorkCity]

Biden/Harris economics, vote red

[@thereasonableconsumer]

Bidenomics is working

[@brianm4178]

Got alot of folks wanting jobs and it seems to me a BUNCH of positions just opened up 😂

[@EZPZ7]

where is bidenharris?

[@slapshot68]

The start of a very scary month

[@goaliefightclub]

Screw these greedy unions and these replaceable dock workers. Deregulation is needed now and automation of the industry should happen ASAP, Americans arent hostages!

[@AndBusinessIsGood]

Automation is going to take over anyway. Also the reporter at the strike is cute.

[@MNJ90]

Ppl dont realize how much profit these corporations made in the kast few years but nothing went to the ppl

[@bsKennys]

77%, is not that abit too much

[@Chris-v5t]

Imagine if mechanics united

[@afterdark6822]

Right before Christmas. Like they couldn't strike some time between 1977 and now?

[@Kay-gw4bn]

It’s the American way?🤬 pay me.

[@HillbillyBubba]

Where is Kamala this is still her watch

[@aloysiusfee1687]

? who is going 2 blink 1st that is the ?😮😮😮

[@BajatheChickenMan]

Stand strong Longshoremen! Don't let the government bully you like those poor railway workers!

[@OutWestRedDirt]

Screwing over your fellow citizens in a time of high stress is NOT fair. 77% is NOT fair, it's economic terrorism.

[@BajatheChickenMan]

@Kat-x5g I'm lower class too thanks. I just believe in job security and not replacing humans with robots. Have a good day.

[@BajatheChickenMan]

@Kat-x5g Then you more than most should worry about things like automation. Unless I'm mistaken the powers of the shipping industry would love nothing more than to find ways to not pay humans anymore.

[@user-te7wr8uz6c]

It's Trump's fault.🤣🤣

[@Xylophone8]

Sure are lots of ANTI-UNION TROLLS HERE‼️ Workers deserve a fair wage and thank god they have a UNION to back them up!! 💙Harris for President 💙. A UNION PRESIDENT 🇺🇸💙🇺🇸

[@dozersdady]

Prepare to leave

[@davidgiles9651]

What's their CURRENT HOURLY WAGE ?

[@davidgiles9651]

@Kat-x5g describe dangerous STANDING AROUND

[@fearnofish8940]

@Kat-x5g that increase is still stretched out over the course of a seven year contract. They could ask for less, but that contract would need to be cut down to three years.

[@davidgiles9651]

@Kat-x5g, I stated a fact based on the video SHOWING THEM STANDING AROUND. I NEVER SAID THAT YOU SAID ANYTHING

[@lov123lui1]

Get rid of them and hire new people. I know a bunch of immigrants that will do it better and cheaper