Top Biden Admin. Officials Urge 'Good Faith' Negotiations as Port Strikes Set to Start Oct. 1
A potential strike looms at East Coast and Gulf of Mexico ports starting Oct. 1 if no deal is reached. The ILA represents 45,000 dockworkers at 36 ports along the U.S. East Coast and Gulf of Mexico. Negotiations have stalled over wage issues and concerns about automation. The current contract expires on September 30.