President Joe Biden faces pressure to invoke the 1947 Taft-Hartley Act for a dockworker strike affecting 36 US ports.

President Joe Biden faces pressure from manufacturers to invoke the 1947 Taft-Hartley Act amid a strike involving 45,000 dockworkers that has closed 36 U.S. ports. The act permits a president to seek an 80-day cooling-off period to help resolve labor disputes deemed a national emergency. Despite its historical use, Biden has stated he will not intervene, prioritizing his support from organized labor over external pressures.

October 02, 2024
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