Ports Shut Down from Maine to Texas as 45,000 Dockworkers Launch Strike over Pay & Automation

[@tannerwilder2454]

This world is going to shit over poor leadership and greed for money

[@joosfake]

Exactly! But also the cowardice and apathy of the general populace.

[@bbkr7910]

@@robynliteracy7057 Screw them! They want to continue to increase prices to Americans by protecting jobs that should be automated.

[@annan7728]

The leadership is not poor but in different goals. Their goals are for themselves but not for you. They got what they wanted from you .

[@mduke2k]

Vote Trump! What the hell do you have to lose,?

[@apothecurio]

We are close yet not close enough to realizing our best third option is eachother.

[@SilhouetteMorgan]

I hope we all know that it doesn't matter who is in the 'top job' because this is a systemic problem -- greed. We have allowed many of our economic sectors, to take advantage of the American people. It's disgusting and frightening for the future of our country. My husband and I will be retiring in the next two years n another country. We are absolutely worried that SSI will no longer be funded. we'll have to rely on his pension, a 403 (b) and a very prolific lnvestment account with my Abby Joseph Cohen my FA. Our national debt is bloating and expanding every month. Our government needs to get spending under control and cut the federal budget.

[@LeahDLit]

What country you moving too?I'm headed to Thailand or the Philippines in 4 years.

[@JocaShawn]

I know this FA, Abby Joseph Cohen Services but only by her reputation at Goldman Sachs; even though she's now involved in managing portfolios and providing investmnt guidance to clients. I have been trying to get in contact since I watched her interview on WSJ last month

[@SilhouetteMorgan]

​@@LeahDLitI have a sister in Sri Lanka, should be easy for me to settle in

[@SilhouetteMorgan]

​@@JocaShawnWell her name is 'ABBY JOSEPH COHEN SERVICES'. Just research the name. You'd find necessary details to work with a correspondence to set up an appointment.

[@RAKelBerquist]

Abby Cohen hooked me up with a late-stage fund that got me in on private shares of some hot companies before they hit the market or blew up. Those investments totally paid off when the companies went public and their stocks shot up. Now, I’m stoked because I’m heading into retirement with almost a million bucks in my portfolio.

[@alexsteven.m6414]

Several of the biggest market experts have been voicing their opinions on exactly how awful they think the next downturn would be, and how far equities may have to go, as recession draws closer and inflation continues well above the Fed's 2% objective. I'm trying to build a portfolio of at least $850k by the time I'm 60, therefore I need suggestions on what investments to make.

[@dengdelun3109]

Most people either do not understand the power of compound interest, or are just impatient. For the average Joe, however, I think it is just best to invest in the S&P 500, and just wait, which is reliable, albeit extremely long-- lots of years. Or just use a professional analyst and speed up wealth creation. Most people underestimate the power of the latter.

[@jorgeHudson-h4h]

On my end I've been in touch with a financial analyst ever since I started my business. Knowing today's culture The challenge is knowing when to purchase or sell when investing in trending stocks, which is pretty simple. On my portfolio, which has grown over $900k in a little over a year, my adviser chooses entry and exit orders.

[@NorthCarolinaForward]

Interesting, Mind if I ask you recommend this particular professional you use their service? honestly right now i have quite a lot of marketing problems.

[@jorgeHudson-h4h]

Her name is “Rebecca Nassar Dunne’” can't divulge much. Most likely, the internet should have her basic info, you can research if you like

[@belobelonce35]

I looked her up, and I have sent her an email. I hope she gets back to me soon. Thank you

[@donovan847]

People are getting tired and people are showing these companies/CEO that they need THEM waaaaay more than we need them!

[@Steve-yr5vi]

there is always a business case for automation, these workers are helping companie make that business case right now.

[@mingus444_gaming]

@@Steve-yr5vi unfortunately

[@bradmason8334]

AI has already provided the landscape for a fix action that was to come in 10yrs… they are helping move that timeline up… smh.

[@moneymantra7318]

They wanted a %77 raise

[@felipenunez2058]

​​@@Steve-yr5vithey were going to do it regardless. You still need people for automation as someone that has run robots in a warehouse we had failures do to some software failures. People like to talk that have no experience in the topic. Automation only brings efficiency you still need humans to operate.

[@KellyKnowsLA]

When people unite and organize and commit, demands are met. Striking, boycotting and divesting are effective tools for people living in an empire.

[@tracyleighbasham]

💯

[@KevinKenna-wv6qx]

the consumer needs to unite and organize because we keep getting shafted

[@M.J.212]

You left out potentially handing Trump the election on a silver platter. Worst possible timing 🤦

[@KellyKnowsLA]

@@M.J.212 it's interesting how my white friends are the most worried and threatened by tRump! It may be the first time in their lives they actually feel afraid. That's why this exaggerated hatred of Trump overrides any moral and ethical responsibilities to defend people being oppressed by the US government. Including US BIPOC.

[@Jukinj94]

You are thinking about this too late. When we had that chance we let them get away and this will cripple the actual economy if not fixed. We lost because people like you are all talk.

[@davidjones9518]

How about making it here growing it here

[@MrInzombia]

that would be bad for profit margins. Outsourcing is key to making alot of money

[@jenniferm3572]

We the people need to get off our butts and take this country back asap or it’s over

[@brandonso]

So you don't understand supply chains. Okay.

[@elliottbaker201]

​@@brandonsosupply chains are arbitrary

[@Igetsitin89]

That's bad for corporate greed they would have to pay for that so they pay overseas for cheaper smh

[@XerxezsX]

If they don't automate the port to 100% the the US will fall way behind other countries that have full automation like China with fully autonomous ports. You cannot beat a machines speed, efficiency and cost. A machine doesn't need breaks or sleep.

[@JP-JustSayin]

People lose track of how BIG a billion is. If $ were grains of salt, then US avg. lifetime earnings (~$1.7 mil) will almost fill a coffee mug. A billion fills a bathtub.

[@PlsDontReadThis123]

That and average earnings includes the highest earners (i.e millionaires and billionaires). The median number is significantly lower.

[@raishaferreira8099]

Woa!

[@janetbaker7848]

As Americans we need to start manufacturing our own stuff again and quit buying it from other countries! We used to be the country that everybody bought their stuff from. I'm 71 years old and I still remember those days. And we never had any shortages in this country we made all our own stuff. Unfortunately we don't make anything now but weapons and poisoned food.

[@allupinthere6284]

Make America Great Again!

[@thomaskim5008]

@@ginagina5452They are also imported

[@thomaskim5008]

@@allupinthere6284How? Not without innovation and investment in education

[@YoLo-sq8kq]

And what if factories go on strike?

[@reubenmorris487]

Well BOOMER, You voted in all the leadership which helped to shape policy for YOUR benefit. You voted in politicians whom were pro-Neoliberalism/offshoring jobs around 40-50 years ago. Congratulations on a job well done!

[@presence5426]

I'm not against automation, if it's better overall. But this country needs more good paying jobs. Unions are key. So is govt policy, focused on working people.

[@whatsgoingon07]

Google search “600 longshoreman laid off due to AI in San Diego dock”

[@luiedoesstuff]

We need automation wth

[@markcosenza3274]

Union membership fell to its historical low under Biden/ Harris.

[@Mech-730]

You've just contradicted your own comment. Automation wont create good paying jobs genius. It's there to repalce you. More are agaisnt it.

[@Sal_The_3rd]

Yeah let’s just fall behind the rest of the world and continue to let unions shut the country down when they want 80% raises

[@goodun2974]

Robots dont purchase groceries, nor Xmas toys, nor go on vacation and book hotels and airplane flights......robots don't rent apartments, buy homes, or hire home improvement contractors. Workers are essential to the longterm viability and profitability of every single business on Earth.

[@p.gizzle90]

What ppl also fail to realize, humans are still needed to run an automation system.

[@romanski5811]

That's why robots should work for us such that we free up time for creative endeavors and for family instead of work.

[@goodun2974]

@@romanski5811 , you can argue that robots "should" work for us, but they *won't* : they'll work for their owners, because......Capitalism will demand it.

[@goodun2974]

@@p.gizzle90 , all you'll need is fewer than a dozen programmers, engineers and mechanics to run an entire factory. (In Kurt Vonnegut's novel "Player Piano", one man and a cat ran the factory ---- the cat's job was to kill mice before they chewed on the wiring or fell into the machines and gummed up the works. The only people who had actual jobs was a roughneck crew known as the Reeks and Wrecks, who took care of recycling and reclamation, and picked up trash along the roads).

[@artheis1342]

Bull.

[@LeniBats]

Put that effort into protesting taxation instead. Higher wages mean higher costs passed onto already cash-strapped consumers, always. Higher costs mean that people start budgeting more and spending far less. Wage increases are also used as excuses by politicians in order to justify raising existing taxes or implementing new taxes, from income tax to property tax.

[@BradleySchaeffer-m7j]

I came to know Christ in jail in 2013 by reading a book, "Overcoming spiritual blindness" by James P. Gills MD. The veil was taken off my eyes. Heaven came through for me in my finances too, getting $25,000 monthly. I can support God's work and give back to my community. God is absolutely more than enough!

[@JustaGREATfulKindaGal]

Hello how do you make such monthly ?? I'm a born Christian and sometimes I feel so down of myself because of low finance but I still believe in God.

[@DanniferDan]

Isaiah 45:3 speaks of a transference of riches from the heathen to the righteous... I will give you the treasures of darkness and the riches hidden in secret... I receive this for my household in Jesus' name. Amen!

[@DeanH-o6i]

I'm genuinely curious to know how you earn that much monthly

[@AnnaPaez-c6e]

I work at a restaurant here in Houston Texas. Things have been really difficult as I'm a single mom and trying my best to pay bills and take care of my daughters. This is a life-changing opportunity for me.

[@BobPeterson-q9s]

Can i get connected here in Alabama 🇺🇸

[@MrTighehoodhood]

Disband the unions! All they have done is harm my family by striking. I never once got a raise because of them, but I have lost my job and home and the family stress. I want them to feel what my family has felt since the auto industry strikes.

[@jayleeper1512]

Unionize America. It is time for the worker to share the wealth they create.

[@ArleeStarr]

Exception for cop unions. They should be illegal.

[@jayleeper1512]

@@ArleeStarr can’t argue that one.

[@jaykay5580]

they did that. that's why all manufacturing jobs are now in china.

[@ravenr876]

This entire country needs to be shut down. The criminal deeds going on with these tyrant politicians is reached a boiling point. I am outraged about the flood victims and what is going on. It's horrible.

[@curtrice1264]

@@jayleeper1512 what ever method works. I’m 81 , and pay 💰 injustice has been around all my life. 🤔😢🧐☝️🌈🙏💰👍💶

[@pharaohs_eyes]

Container Driver Here 👋. The dock workers have the union to lean on but we the truck drivers who pick up the containers are just screwed. We need more pay and transparency on rates.

[@bertbaker7067]

Unionize brother. United we bargain, divided we beg.

[@ladymmm100]

You need UNION! That's what you guys need- united we stand, divided we fall! Standing together we are the force to be reckoned with!

[@jd9304]

Unionize then

[@JosephUsher]

Unions are destroying this country.

[@ydne]

I make the assumption that live animal & plant shipments will be starting to die soon in shipping containers left untended on the docks.

[@jessicadubois9945]

Right before an election. Hmm…

[@sagisli]

That's what I was thinking

[@briansmith1003]

Oh don’t forget 2 wars over sees that we are backing! Don’t know if you noticed

[@AZ-kr6ff]

It'S A diSTRactiON !!

[@luisdavidllense2293]

Yup. Best time to hold some leverage.

[@longforgotten4823]

Contracts have timelines. It’s why the bosses brought in more supply earlier in the year.

[@j.s.8441]

Greed is evil. Billions and can’t give up millions maybe 1b to the backbone of your industry is WILD! Please vote

[@KevinKenna-wv6qx]

$300 million dollar actor Michael Douglas said greed is good , especially for himself

[@Rustea314]

@@KevinKenna-wv6qx The speech was inspired by a real speech given by Ivan Boesky, a Wall Street arbitrageur who was convicted of insider trading. It was meant as an insult not the affirmation greed.

[@bonitajanssen745]

The war~criminal or THE Antichrist? CHOSE. Life🕊

[@monicaramirez51015]

@@KevinKenna-wv6qx😮that creepo man has to pay 💰 his wife 2.5 million yearly just to have her as his wife 😮😮ugh that’s not marriage 😮that’s greedy business 👨‍💼 like attracts like 😮

[@Eddie-Leroy]

If I started a company that made A Billion a year....does the guy who puts the thing in a box deserve 500M?

[@CarmenSmith-f6j]

Wonderful ! Corporation and companies have abused the real people doing the work .Not A CEO who does nothing and gets outrages amounts of monies. Keep it up people ! It's your time in history🇺🇸😇

[@johndaniel3878]

🙏♒️

[@RobertaFierro-mc1ub]

Yesssss! UNION! UNION!

[@luiedoesstuff]

Better start saving money and doing Christmas shopping now miss “I support you”

[@kyleharper6446]

Automation is not gonna stop it is the future. And 77 percent is crazy to ask for. And its not like there lugging this stuff on there backs. There using machines. They make a good wage as it is. Most are $100k plus and to say there wages have been flatlined everyones pay has been flatlined but other people are not out here doing this that make less.and to say that CEOs dont do anything is crazy.

[@francismarion6400]

Get rid of these abusive jobs by replacing them with technology.

[@danielcaraveo4844]

Like Mayakovsky ones wrote: "All docs docked, all stations, stationed." "Workers of the world unite, you have nothing to lose but your chains, you have the whole world to win." Karl Marx

[@westyinzer4607]

Marxism ended up making workers slaves. The Central Committee ended up controlling everything. It’s a sham.

[@dannylo5875]

But without an education or ability to review consequences of said actions. You see a repeat of the same things. Education or rather the ability to see what others cannot see, is liberty to the eyes of the soul. If you cannot see ahead of yourself and time and prepare adequately. You cannot claim progress.

[@MarlzJinx]

So you're quoting Marxism. No thanks.

[@M.J.212]

@@danielcaraveo4844 🐂💩 there's way more at stake here to lose.

[@mingus444_gaming]

@@MarlzJinx lmao right

[@RobertaFierro-mc1ub]

This is the most important channel.for REAL NEWS. I try to come here first, so that I can see whats really going on from an unbiased viewpoint.

[@Des-de-Nova]

😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@luiedoesstuff]

Un biased? Ok buddy

[@Rustea314]

@@luiedoesstuff Trust the six corporations that control the dialog. All the CEO's and Boards of Directors are commies and promote the socialist agenda.🤣😂😂

[@hummerwisdom]

The Robots Aren’t Coming, the Robots are Here!

[@luisdavidllense2293]

Asimov warned us.

[@blkpft279]

Exactly .

[@masterzoovie7442]

Right

[@TCTALKSTCFITNESS]

Facts but they ain’t about to take over every job lol. That’s just to put more fear into people

[@JR-PCGaming]

I sure if they don't want to work I sure there millions of Migrants that will be happy to have a job

[@Justspeaktruth-8854]

I would tell those greedy ass ppl dont worry you dont need to strike you dont have a job we are accepting applications right now...BYE

[@novelcoronaheads]

Exactly how we were treated...If you got enough money to go on strike then you already getting paid enough

[@tonyvolume666]

Power to the Union and the Workers! We need to hold these people accountable

[@francismarion6400]

They expel too much CO2. Replace with solar powered robots.

[@rubenruiz2162]

@@francismarion6400exactly!👍🏼

[@tonyvolume666]

@@francismarion6400 the hell you talking about?

[@blakewilliams5344]

No more unions

[@josephinede6121]

It's coming.

[@quamtica7247]

REROUT ALL THIS SHIPS TO MEXICAN PORTS, 🇲🇽 THIS PEOPLE ARE NOT PLAYING AROUND

[@craigcreationz]

So we are not in a Recession already? Seriously? Good think I'm moving to Thailand in a few weeks.

[@Rayzeo]

✌🏾😂

[@la_belle_heaulmiere]

Good luck, workers! Don't stop fighting, don't let them bully you.

[@RobertGlazier]

These people make way more than people serving in the military. If the military goes on strike, you won't have a country.

[@moneymantra7318]

They wanted a %77 raise

[@Chris-lf9dl]

They'll need plenty of good luck ' cause they all will lose their jobs and replaced by illegals who are already waiting for them.

[@apothecurio]

@@moneymantra7318tracks, wages have been stagnant and inflation hasn’t.

[@backcountyrpilot]

The country has been held hostage by these spoiled thugs.

[@fordflaresidefreewheelin2665]

Great timing right after a hurricane destroys the southeast. Thanks guys.

[@SamuraiKage-iv3ow]

@@fordflaresidefreewheelin2665 tRump will fix everything. So why worry?

[@Ray-c9z5f]

We won't our money!!!

[@COGJUDAYA]

Exactly they have already been offered a 50% increase 😢😢😢😢

[@JosephUsher]

@@Ray-c9z5f It's not YOUR money! You're demanding it through extortion.

[@grey4509]

@@JosephUsher It is not extortion. YOU do not understand who is extorting who

[@louisgordon4564]

Shut it DOWN!!! I stand with the workers!

[@kyles2232]

The workers bring in foreign goods that take many of our jobs you 🤡

[@josephinede6121]

Will you stand with them when there's no food on the table.

[@louisgordon4564]

@josephinede6121 HELL YEAH, IF YOUR STUPID ASS DIDN'T GROW UP KNOWING HOW TO LIVE OFF NATURE THEN YOU WAIT IN LINE!! As a worker and a voter I believe worker's over PROFITS!!! Trust me being free is a lovely thing, you should try it!

[@preston3698]

​@josephinede6121 Exactly how stupid can you be they want 70hr what do you think thats going to do with the economy dyh raise inflation again they are nothing but greedy dock workers

[@deefitzpatrick5810]

And inflation will skyrocket and it will raise the prices of everything. Viva la revoluccion!

[@jonny-d5v]

I don't know why Democ Now keeps Mr. Juan Gonzalez hidden. Over years of viewing I find that Gonzalez asks the best, insightful questions. Thank you, Mr. Gonzalez.

[@zachhodgson4113]

They don't. He moved to Chicago so of course he isn't seen as much since then. He took a Teaching Job there, if I remember correctly.

[@williammoreno2378]

​Mr. Gonzales is outstanding.

[@Perfectflight-i3f]

So the plan is to automate to the point where noone is left to buy products. Fascinating.

[@moony77]

We’ll Own nothing and be happy according to the WEF!

[@earthspirit516]

Good for dockworkers. My dear old Dad started out many decades ago as a long-shoreman in NY harbor and ended up as navigator in the Merchant Marines. RIP Dad who lived to age 100!

[@JessicaD.-vb9ho]

Did he get a postcard from the Queen for his 100th birthday?

[@PleasantRevolt]

Solidarity to the workers!!!!!

[@dianjohnson7390]

Im with my union brothers and sisters✊️✊️✊️✊️

[@Dorene-xp2rk]

💯💯💯

[@thomaskim5008]

That is why America cannot compete with other countries. I am sure you will say same when China passes by USA 😂😂😂

[@texasgearhead]

77% raise?

[@thomaskim5008]

@@dianjohnson7390 50% is not good.

[@MartyHartman-wl2hd]

Bad timing right after a devastating hurricane

[@analyticalmind4493]

The longshoremen would have an angle *IF* the US ports weren't also near the bottom performance wise despite incredible wages being paid. Essentially, they are asking for like a 75% wage increase to deliver the absolute worst service. What a bargain.

[@Witchfoot.Incorporated]

whats sad is, nearly everything we import we USED to manufacture HERE in mills & plants. im 47 & our last mill closed right before my teen years. Everybody had a job, health insure & peace of mind.

[@donewithallofthis]

This ^

[@mamatrain100]

Do you even know how terrifying these times are for seniors on fixed incomes right now? Greed is killing us. Literally. We can't afford housing, food, medicines now!

[@boootybounce420]

Learn to code

[@typeorulz]

Idiot FJB didn't respect collective bargaining with the rail workers. 🤷‍♀️ And all this harping on the amount of money the workers want completely ignores the kind of compensation afforded the executives. Why is there never reporting on that? I'd love to see a complete report of everybody's salary from the top person to the lowest. But that information will never be let out because it doesn't serve the interest of the oligarchs.

[@strawdemindset]

Yes he did, he got the rail workers the requests they were making. It just happened behind the scenes .. don’t just read headlines. Follow-up on the story

[@dannydenison6253]

Exactly they never talk about CEO pay and how it relates to workers or actually comparing wages to productivity. Because it wouldn't serve the oligarchy.

[@DavidUSA2525]

They rejected a 50% pay increase over 6 years...cry me a river as they hold the US economy hostage.

[@alwaysflushinpublic]

THIS IS NOT THE TIME! I AM 9 MILES FROM MY STRANDED 93 Y O AUNT AND HANDICAPPED KIN IN SHOOTING CREEK. FEEL FREE TO STRIKE NEXT WEEK BUT RIGHT NOW CHIMNEY ROCK HAS BODIES FLOATING BY. WHY NOT STRIKE LAST WEEK! THIS WILL EFFECT ACCESSS TO MEDICAL SUPPLIES. STAR LINK PASSWORD IS GO NC. I AM RESTING FOR 30 MIN BUT THERE IS A PATH IN BY FOOT. MY KIN REACHED OUT VIA HAM RADIO. I AM SORRY YOU ARE FACING THIS BUT THERE ARE STILL OVER 1000 MISSING INCLUDING SOME OF MY KIN. FFS

[@TheGanjologist]

​@@strawdemindset😅 that's just not true at all. One of their big iasues was the regulations being taken away and because of thag people losing jobs and being subject to an unsafe work environment, as well as every city a trail runs theough being at risk of what happened to east pale-(redacted). That was proof that nothing was fixed. Now we have the boeing issues for the same reasons. And it was trumps fault 😅 they were just upset they coulsnt do it first

[@bobbysmith5642]

Don't worry... they had a huge hiring event at the Port of Tampa today. For some weird reason half of the employees were no call no show to work. They have been almost completely replaced in 24 hours. Great paying jobs! There are still a few positions left if anyone is looking for work.

[@dannydenison6253]

Solidarity!

[@Freddojj]

Solidarity from sweden! You are inspiring!

[@KING-MUFFASA]

People on the westcoast better start stocking up

[@gregosterholt394]

They pay us 10% of what there’s profits are, covid they made more money ever in this industrie . Now there making larger ships . Keep it strong An stay educated

[@TW0man4RMY]

Keep preaching, brother.

[@yusted1]

The automation clause they want is only for 6 years. After that their industry is screwed. This is just senior union members trying to raise their retirement at the cost if everyone else

[@cclovecunningham2139]

More power to the workers 🦾🦾🦾🦾🦾

[@Mrgood189]

12 days in 1977 sent the inflation in this country to all-time highs and we didnt comeback to pre-strike inflation levels until 1982. People dont understand how bad this is. 12 days of strike in 2024 will cripple economy.

[@BlackBoxGamers]

Good, maybe the CEO's should bend their knee

[@KellyMcgahen]

Don’t think they care. Nor do they care about all the lives lost and those struggling in the south at the moment!

[@Mrgood189]

@@BlackBoxGamers i agree

[@patricialongo5870]

So sad that we're not a society of fairness and decency in employment. Working is not safe or good for society. People have no choice but to harm others to stay alive. If I have a job, it's because someone else was cut off. No solidarity, no humanity. This is conservative paradise.

[@DisplayingWays]

Your trippin if you think I’m gonna let someone harm me I stay packing

[@keksterbojester818]

​@@DisplayingWays Thanks for showing everyone how dumb you are for not understanding the analogy....

[@Murcans-worship-felons]

Solidarity!! I am fully behind you!! Be safe!!!

[@ClAnd3stine_op3rat10Nz]

People can argue all day but just make sure your loved ones are safe with these uncertain times, I just hope everyone makes it.

[@bernardallen9058]

$450k Returns the Lord is my saviour in times of my need!!!

[@janetfreeman2300]

wow this awesome 👏 I'm 37 and have been looking for ways to be successful, please how??

[@bernardallen9058]

It's Ms. Susan Jane Christy doing, she's changed my life.

[@nicholaslogan7232]

After I raised up to 325k trading with her I bought a new House and a car here in the states 🇺🇸🇺🇸 also paid for my son's surgery (Oscar). Glory to God.shalom.

[@breathless3693]

I do know Ms. Susan Jane Christy, I also have even become successful....

[@jonathandyes]

Absolutely! I've heard stories of people who started with little to no knowledge but made it out victoriously thanks to Ms. Susan Jane Christy.

[@transplant-f3p]

I do not mind automation of dangerous jobs. But using it to replace people does not benefit the general public. Maybe companies that automate should pay extra taxes to support people unemployed by automation. The union did not "fool around".

[@theawesomewithautismshow]

Remember: Don't blame the workers. Direct all grievances, complaints, and demands at the US Maritime Alliance!

[@DavidUSA2525]

US Maritime Alliance is a nonprofit ensuring that labor relations remain cordial and productive, USMX minimizes disruptions in the supply chain.

[@marcusreilly1011]

Lets see if this sounds good next month

[@mattdee9296]

A guy that can hardly read getting paid 200000-300000 a year wow. Just use a different port already

[@wayneroberts6642]

Well landlords can barely read or do math and they're worth millions, and they say they deserve it..

[@corbin8930]

@@wayneroberts6642lol this kind of poor argument shows that you absolutely don’t deserve that type of pay.

[@davidowens1424]

Modernization is critical for every industry; and trying to fight against that is a losing proposition.

[@kmx4202]

Who would have thought over 90k per year with pension and paid Healthcare wouldnt be enough

[@fearnofish8940]

They’re only making that kind of money with the egregious overtime they’re being forced to work.

[@gerryboudreaultboudreault2608]

As they say, if you're too lazy or stupid for a real job, become a cop 2:39 . Or prison guard. Or politician. Or dock worker. None of them require brains. So c'mon, hold us all hostage..

[@zachhodgson4113]

Yes!!!! Strike!!!

[@toddhayes3506]

Great Job Thanks Democracy Now 🇺🇸

[@charliebrenton4421]

Good! I am a nurse and I stand with the Longshoremen!!!! ✊✊

[@yrevra2407]

People are not stupid, people are tired of the heads of companies, the CEO's & Board making billions while those who do the work, make very little. People are right too about A.I. and automation, I'm honestly not sure how we can solve this problem, the greedy at the top are not going to listen they don't care. That's why people go on strike, we had to do it at Star bucks and even then individuals didn't get to see their raise until five months or more later, or some were fired before they even saw it. Big Company heads don't care unless you take action. It's sad.

[@Snapback601]

CEOs are responsible for the company's financial performance, operational efficiency, and strategic management. They make major decisions, set goals, and lead the management team. CEOs also oversee the company's various functions, including finance, marketing, sales, human resources, legal, compliance, and IT.   

[@masterrestorer1882]

Why would easily replaced workers pay move as profits do? Workers get paid to do a job. They aren't connected to the success or decisions of a company. Management is. Workers work. The only purpose for Workers wanting a company to succeed is for a pension. That's it. China went fully automated. If you don't like being a worker, start a business

[@radioactivewifi]

Evergreen Marine, the company that gave employees the bonus, is actually based in Taiwan, not France. There's no credible report of a CEO taking a $4 billion bonus. Also, no shipping company earns more than Amazon. For context, MSC made $91.7 billion in 2023, while Amazon's revenue was $574.79 billion-nowhere near 3x. Why does DN keep interviewing people with such misinformation?

[@sgrace6813]

Do you have links or sources I can look at?

[@radioactivewifi]

​@@grey4509 The NY Post has an article about Evergreen Marine's bonuses dated Mar 20, 2023. If you check their website, you'll see that the company is based in Taiwan and was founded by Dr. Yung-Fa Chang in Taipei, Taiwan on September 1, 1968. While I can't definitively disprove the claim about the CEO taking a $4 billion bonus, I also couldn't find any other credible sources to support it. As for comparing Amazon’s earnings to MSC, both companies are publicly traded, so you can easily access their financial reports for a clearer picture.

[@hvmanara]

Cite your sources.

[@RobertCHoweSr]

Let us return to the 1920s

[@LightHouse5G]

This affects the dock workers' families, not just us.

[@allureesthetics1862]

That’s what I was thinking. Not like a GMC or Amazon strike.

[@elliottbaker201]

Mobster Ransom is all this is

[@HadenoughBS2024]

Pathetic attempt to show more value that’s not there to give. Scab the ports keep goods moving.

[@atiladehun]

@@LightHouse5G let's have nurses strike. they make half dickworkers salaries

[@wvufan63]

You won't be getting the publics support on this. They offered you a 50% raise and offered to triple the companies retirement fund contributions? That's not good enough,we want a 77% raise. Whatever man, that's just pure greed. You should be ashamed of yourselves.

[@Tom-pd1rb]

Only this kind of bravery and resolution to the common good, will ensure a future for our children.

[@robertmarley8852]

Why wasn't this in main broadcast

[@smokindauberdoo4208]

It was mentioned

[@juliettebarrett351]

They do not want panic

[@shaboogie1857]

Things they don't want the people to know about

[@KarlLindsley]

Pay people. Stop the greed or let the rich unload the ships.

[@ChrisRy]

People are starting to stand up to the bs we’re being fed lies. Private Equity needs to stop next

[@StevensFamilyReacts]

I hope they get paid💯✌🏿

[@lindakwayep]

Good profit is no longer enough for corporate America. It’s gotta be RECORD breaking profits, EVERY QUARTER. And how do you think they achieve that? By skimming on workers wages.

[@iamfromthewild]

Everyone i know is so mad that they are striking. Which is the reason I believe we as a country are screwed. Everyone only cares about themselves and don't like a strike if they think it's going to effect there own lives at all.

[@Oscrizzle]

Well the ones striking are only thinking of themselves as well, screwing over millions of normal Americans because they want a higher wage.

[@ears9506]

Great reporting. Can't thank you enough.

[@CrispyApron]

If any of the longshoremen are SINGLE I need one here in Dallas. Single W 40s homeowner No Kids. Has a job. Needs a hardworking man…maybe can do some remodeling

[@Victor_74]

I'm not in a Union but support you 💯 !!!

[@rickynorris1694]

Everyone's wages have flatlined because of inflation.

[@reubenmorris487]

CEO's have been taking 50% pay raises for the last several years...

[@raynekrueger6727]

Every dollar spent becomes someone's income. The problem is that the middle and lower classes aren't seeing any of that income.

[@jermaineblalock5553]

He will intervene for Ukraine though

[@jamessherman3925]

Greedy, selfish union workers. Fire them all now!

[@sgrace6813]

What the fuck? Unions save people. They are for the people. We need the workers. It is the company's fault they are on strike, not the unions.

[@chocolatemagneto9679]

Anti-American

[@NancylynnMaineMadesoaps]

How would you feel if automated was going to take your job? How would you recover? I don't agree with the high 70% pay increase over 6 years. I do agree with not loosing their jobs to machines. People before automated machines.

[@Ravi-rl8tt]

You know, I was kinda staunchly on Team Trump as a stereotypical Republican before all this but seeing just how obnoxious and entitled the Republican bootlickers are acting has completely changed that. If these guys keep our economy running, we can afford to pay them a bit more.

[@allupinthere6284]

How about we quit importing and bring back the manufacturing powerhouse that we once were. America First! Make America Great Again!

[@zoponex3224]

Workers of the World UNITE! The corporate overlords are nothing without us.

[@GaryBrown-os4qf]

Yeah, what about the Truck drivers that can't work, that can't pay their bills?

[@Lilo-A]

As they talked about in this video, the economy at large will get hit by a long strike. Obviously that means truck drivers and so much more.

[@NonyaSmith]

The power lies above with greedy capitalists, not below with other workers fighting to survive. Think solidarity, not "me me me." Corporate pigs love to pit the working class against each other. Don't fall victim.

[@GaryBrown-os4qf]

@@Lilo-A, so screw everybody else and care about themselves?

[@JOSHUA8CS]

God Bless you strong Americans 🇺🇸

[@livefree1030]

We need to pay all Union employees $90 per hour minimum and never us AI (automate). Meanwhile china is currently building 60 ports around the world using Huawei AI Automation technology. US has zero global competitiveness.

[@racheltrimm4404]

Holy shit Nurses who help save lives don't even make close to $90. The Union slogan, help the few and screw the many.

[@Ray-c9z5f]

Yall stand with us !!

[@sugarmamasrestaurant]

That’s why I quit they are only paying $20 an hour

[@CarmenSmith-f6j]

@@sugarmamasrestaurant Hell, fight for a 100.00 an hour.Scare the F out of those rich greedy MFERS 🇺🇸😇

[@presence5426]

Where did you work, and what job?

[@mrmitchell4089]

@@presence5426 He or she is lying and has not kept a job period just a professional youtuber

[@miz9123]

Phila ports started @17$ a few years ago. It’s up to 19$ rn

[@mrmitchell4089]

@@miz9123 crazy asf might as well wfh gtfoh

[@PharaohMartingale]

Why would you want to replace workers with robots Robots don’t buy products who gone stimulate the economy if that really exist

[@procrastinator547]

Everyone who can should do their best to join. Turn this into a country wide general strike. ALL EMPLOYEES must be payed more!

[@kmx4202]

California did that how did that work out

[@procrastinator547]

@@kmx4202 what’s your point? People shouldn’t be paid more? I should stand on my feet flipping burgers to not be able to afford my own apartment just so a ceo can make more while the stock goes up? Please defend your argument.

[@fearnofish8940]

When all employees get paid more, the cost of everything around them goes up so in the end, you’re right back where you started.

[@tracyleighbasham]

​@fearnofish8940 except that the prices already went up, but not the pay. Try again.

[@procrastinator547]

@@fearnofish8940 you’re literally repeating what they want you to say. Executive pay is up 1000% … if they got less and we got more nothing would need to change price wise.

[@paulsaragosa371]

8oomillion masses of people who global depression

[@reformedartist8528]

Truckers need to as well.

[@user-el7ij7rn5x]

Housing affordability at all time lows at the same time everyone is striking…what a coincidence!

[@ReginaldBurns-ox6nm]

Well sir what the Drivers need is respect in the ports as Well

[@normperez3923]

Hard-working LMFAO that's what they get for taking their sweet ass time loading containers, taking 2 hour lunches. What about the truck drivers who get paid by the load not the hour

[@Snapback601]

That part.

[@timwalker8770]

While I'm glad they are off. Strike now and the world can move on didn't last couple days that they were on strike probably made it bad for the world, even though it didn't last that long, but it made it really bad for people that needed stuff and couldn't get it. But maybe now that they're back to work. We will be able to live a good life. And maybe things will change. God bless everybody.

[@TNFVLOGS]

Biden: Look man I won't be president soon

[@VariousTopics2024andbeyond]

Pretty much!

[@ears9506]

Biden won"t stop the strike is helping the people use the tools they have to fight "the man"

[@robertbunnell9590]

. Maga here i support the dock workers

[@Alex-k1f5m]

Me too what about the rest of us workers

[@MartyHartman-wl2hd]

Bad timing right after a devastating hurricane

[@michaelgallone7409]

You're so special 😂

[@nylis638]

Trump taking a stand for Labor is like cows mooing for more beef😂

[@dennisnagel4422]

If you are going to be crippled by someone ? Maybe it's time to change YOU"R ways ??? Or just continue on the same path / vote the same way and wonder why there is no change !

[@juliebommelman7335]

Proud of the longshoreman union why to stand your ground.

[@MrGenosfly]

Shut them down! 🤬 Get fair pay! Pay up.

[@howardfitzner-b7x]

fair pay? 39 with full benefits what the hell is fair pay ? i never made that as a top fleet mechanic

[@texasgearhead]

77% raise? Ridiculous!

[@chafikketan6594]

I love this news..thank you Amy Goodman

[@admirmujkanovic8159]

Must pay several hundreds of millions to the executives annually plus expenses like jet fuel...because they load and unload ships!

[@reubenmorris487]

Yachts, corporate retreat homes, motorcades, private security...don't forget about those overhead costs...