The decision by the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) union to walk off the job on Tuesday threatens to unleash economic chaos just weeks out from the November 5 vote.
ILA President Harold Daggett has warned that the striking workers could cripple the economy if the union's demands for a 77 percent pay rise over six years and a halt to port automation projects are not met.
Shoppers are not likely to notice any immediate changes at the checkout, but a prolonged strike would play havoc with supply chains, resulting in shortages and higher prices for consumers.
JPMorgan estimated ahead of the strike that a shutdown of the East and Gulf coast ports could cost the economy $5bn a day.
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