45,000 dockworkers strike from October 1, potentially disrupting supply chains and causing $5B daily economic impact.
A strike involving about 45,000 dockworkers from Maine to Texas commenced on October 1, 2023, after contract negotiations stalled. This strike may cost the U.S. economy around $5 billion daily and disrupt the supply chain, particularly for consumer goods ahead of the holiday season. New York Governor Kathy Hochul assured residents that essential goods would remain available, although some items, like fresh foods, may face shortages if the strike continues.
September 30, 2024
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