East Coast, Port of Philadelphia
Port of Philadelphia at near standstill amid US dockworker strike
The port is among the nation's top importers of fresh fruits like bananas and other perishable items, including meat.
Dockworkers picketing in Philadelphia after strike called at ports along the East Coast
Dockworkers began picketing at the Port of Philadelphia early Tuesday after the International Longshoremen's Association announced the union would go on strike​.
‘Nothing’s going to move without us’: Port workers in Philadelphia and across the East Coast go on strike
Port workers across the East Coast and Gulf Coast have walked off the job for the first time in 50 years. Military cargo and passenger cruise ships will not be impacted by the strike.
Longshoremen's strike hits Philadelphia and Camden ports. Here's what we know.
A strike by port workers will affect a vital part of Southeastern Pennsylvania's economy, raising concerns about shortages and inflation.
How Philadelphia could feel a prolonged port strike
Unionized dock workers in Philadelphia and other major East Coast ports are striking for the first time in nearly half a century.Why it matters: A prolonged strike could snarl supply chains and raise prices on everything from bananas to auto parts as the presidential election and holidays near.
Strike at East Coast ports will likely affect Philadelphia starting Oct. 1
International Longshoremen's Association workers say their pay has not increased after the shipping industry recorded record profits in recent years.
Possible port strike in Philadelphia and along East Coasts looms
The union representing 45,000 dockworkers from Texas to Maine could go on strike on Tuesday, which could cease operations at the Port of Philadelphia.
Port strike freezes shipping on East Coast, threatening shortages
The strike is disrupting ports that handle more than half of U.S. trade in shipping containers, with the economic bite growing worse if the standoff drags on.
Dockworker strike shuts down ports in the East, threatening big hit to the U.S. economy
The union representing thousands of dockworkers from Maine to Texas launched a strike over wages and the use of automation, shutting down major seaports.
‘Nothing’s going to move without us’: Port workers in Philadelphia and across the East and Gulf coasts go on strike
Docks in Philadelphia and all along the East Coast and Gulf Coast have ground to a halt as dockworkers strike for the first time in nearly 50 years. Members of the International Longshoremen’s Association hit the picket line around midnight when their contacts with the owners of 36 ports expired.
Dockworkers strike, shutting eastern ports
Approximately 50,000 ILA union longshoremen went on strike after failing to reach an agreement on a new contract with maritime companies
Philadelphia region could see shortage of toys if port strike continues, trade group says
The Toy Association's CEO said manufacturers are already working on contingency plans to get around the strike.
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Port strike may hike prices, cause shortages of certain goods: What to know
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As dockworkers walk out in massive port strike, the White House weighs in
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Dockworkers at ports from Maine to Texas go on strike, a standoff risking new shortages
The strike affecting 36 ports is the first by the union since 1977. The strike will likely have an almost immediate impact on ...