"The strike is the first by port workers on the US East Coast since 1977, threatening to shut down ports from Maine to Texas, mangling supply chains and straining the US economy."
"The ILA argues USMX has low-balled offers on wage raises for workers and accused it of violating the previous contract by introducing automation at several US ports."
"It's estimated the strike will cost the economy as much as $5bn a day. The union has said it will still handle military cargo, and that passenger cruise ships will be unaffected."
"Current wages under the contract that expired range from $20 an hour to the top wage of $39 an hour. The union is seeking raises of 77% over six years."
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