Nothing's going to move without us nothing, said Harold J. Daggett, the president of the International Longshoremen's Association union, emphasizing the critical role of longshoremen in U.S. trade.
When we talk about a two- to three-week strike, that's when the problem starts to get exponentially worse, explained J. Bruce Chan, highlighting potential economic disruptions from prolonged labor action.
The prospect of significant economic damage from a strike puts President Joe Biden in a quandary five weeks before national elections, balancing labor rights and economic stability.
Trade experts say that a short strike would cause little lasting damage, but a weeks-long stoppage could lead to shortages, higher prices, and even layoffs.
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