Experts warn store prices will soar and shelves will be empty as greedy dockworkers strike over 80% pay raise

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MSN

US ports from Maine to Texas could shut down Tuesday if a union representing about 45,000 dockworkers carries through with a threatened strike.

A lengthy shutdown of 36 ports - which handle half of America's cargo from ships - could raise cause shortages and price increases at big and small retailers alike as the holiday shopping season approaches.

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Walmart, Home Depot, Ikea and Amazon - who import tens of thousands of containers a year through ports on the east coast - would be worst hit. Empty shelves have not been seen in the US since the post-pandemic supply chain crush in 2021.

The International Longshoremen's Association is demanding a pay rise that works out at about 77 percent over six years. For union members on a typical rate, their wage would go from $81,120 to around $143,520.

Retail expert Neil Saunders of Global Data told DailyMail.om that the strike will cause two main problems - shoppers will face higher prices and empty shelves.

So, like tariffs being leveled on trade.

Also, why do you always side with corporations over workers.

 

[Wild Bill Kelsoe]

They're Getting It from Their GreedHead Bosses, Not from Us

Where do you think their bosses get it from?

 

[Lakhota]

 

[para bellum]

Better make my Costco run tomorrow.

Let the hoarding begin...