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Tens of thousands of dockworkers strike on East and Gulf Coasts

By Struggle-La Lucha Baltimore bureau

Oct. 1 — A striking force of almost 50,000 dockworkers from Maine to Texas has halted operations at 36 U.S. ports. Community activists from the People’s Power Assembly joined workers at the Baltimore Locust Point port today in solidarity.

Workers at this site were eager to share their experiences, challenging media narratives portraying them as overpaid and greedy — lies perpetuated by the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX). The truth is that union members are constantly on call with no guarantee of work or wages if there are no ships. Their benefits are tied to hours worked in previous years, and they must work at least six years to advance to the top tier. Additionally, the contract spans six years, with automation looming as a threat to their future.

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U.S. ports reopen as dockworkers end strike, resuming operations and restoring flow to supply chains and global trade.

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A dockworkers walkout could shut down ports from Maine to Texas, dealing a severe blow to the U.S. economy and supply chains. Follow: Transjet Cargo