Potential Port Strike Would Have A Major Impact On Americans

The potential strike would impact supplies of items including, chocolate, alcohol, fruits, european cars, and much more.

Americans could soon struggle with finding some of their favorite foods and popular products.

A major port strike is on the verge of starting this week.

The potential strike would impact supplies of items including, chocolate, alcohol, fruits, european cars, and much more.

Union workers at three dozen facilities covered by 14 port authorities from Maine to Texas are threatening to walk off the job.

The ‘International Longshoremen’s Association’ is asking for a $5-per-hr pay increase per year over a six-year contract. That would increase the top hourly pay from $39 to $69. It also would keep its current ban on fully automated equipment.

The deadline is midnight on Tuesday. If demands are not agreed upon, this could be the most disruptive strike the U.S. has seen in around five-decades.