The International Longshoremen's Association argues that automation, particularly through semi-automated cranes, threatens dockworker jobs, calling for the elimination of past labor contract concessions.
The United States Maritime Alliance asserts that adopting automated equipment is crucial for maintaining competitiveness, especially as global ports, particularly in China, advance in automation technology.
A three-day strike by the ILA last October highlighted the potential impact of labor disputes on shipping prices and cargo backlog at port terminals across the nation.
Nearly two decades ago, ILA leaders were persuaded that semi-automated cranes would create jobs; however, these systems now threaten to reduce employment in the long term.
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