The Union’s President, Harold J. Daggett stated, "We are prepared to fight as long as necessary, to stay out on strike for whatever period of time it takes, to get the wages and protections against automation our I.L.A. members deserve." This sentiment reflects the union's determination to secure both wage increases and protections against the impacts of newly introduced labor-saving technology.
Longshoremen in the union argue that despite earning lucrative salaries, such as over $200,000 annually with overtime, inflation has eroded their purchasing power significantly, with an 11 percent wage increase not keeping pace with a 24 percent rise in inflation. This financial disparity is fueling their demand for a $5-an-hour raise over six years.
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