US dockworkers restart talks ahead of Jan. 15 strike deadline

Tue, Jan 7, 2025, 8:44 AM

Morning Brief hosts Brad Smith and Seana Smith discuss ongoing contract negotiations between the US dockworkers union and ports along the East and Gulf Coasts. With a January 15th deadline fast approaching, a workers' strike remains a real possibility.

Automation is the central issue of this dispute. The International Longshoremen’s Association opposes the expansion of semi-automated crane construction. The association cites job threats, while ports argue the technology helps them stay competitive.

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This post was written by Josh Lynch