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The strike by 45,000 longshoremen at the US port is likely to begin at midnight


The strike by 45,000 longshoremen at the US port is likely to begin at midnight

NEW YORK – The union representing U.S. longshoremen announced that 45,000 members would walk off work at midnight, triggering a massive strike that will likely lead to the closure of ports on the East and Gulf Coasts. The impending work stoppage threatens to significantly disrupt the country's supply chain, potentially leading to higher prices and […]