45,000 East/Gulf Coast dockworkers threaten strike by Oct 1, risking supply chain disruption 36 days before US presidential election.

A potential port strike involving 45,000 dockworkers on the East and Gulf Coasts threatens significant supply chain disruptions just 36 days before the U.S. presidential election. The International Longshoremen's Association is negotiating with the United States Maritime Alliance for better wages and job security. Without a new deal by the October 1 deadline, the strike could severely impact the economy, retail, and inflation during a critical trading period.

September 22, 2024
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