(GoRealNewsNow.com) – As the dockworker strike on the U.S. East Coast and Gulf Coast enters its third day, America’s supply chains is getting worse by the day.
This historic labor dispute, the largest in nearly 50 years, threatens to cripple the ports and leave shelves empty across the nation.
With no resolution in sight, the Harris-Biden administration’s weak response raises serious questions about its ability to protect American consumers and businesses.
Involving 45,000 workers from Maine to Texas, the strike has brought 36 major ports to a standstill.
At least 45 container vessels are now anchored offshore, unable to unload their cargo. This massive backlog is growing by the hour, threatening shortages of everything from bananas to auto parts.
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) initiated the strike after contract negotiations with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) broke down.
The union is demanding significant pay raises and a halt to port automation projects, while the USMX’s offer of a 50% pay increase was deemed insufficient.
While hard working Americans struggle with inflation and rising costs, these union bosses are holding the economy hostage. The strike affects crucial ports like New York, Baltimore, and Houston, which handle about half of all U.S. container goods.
This selfish action by the union threatens to drive up prices even further, hitting American families where it hurts most, their pockets.
Meanwhile, the Harris-Biden administration’s response to this crisis has been woefully inadequate. Instead of taking decisive action to protect American interests, Biden is siding with his union allies.
The White House is urging port employers to improve their offer, effectively emboldening the strikers to continue their economically damaging actions.
Even more concerning, Biden has refused to use federal powers to end the strike, despite pleas from the National Retail Federation and other trade associations.
This hands-off approach shows a disturbing lack of leadership and a willingness to let union interests trump the needs of all Americans.
Even though the consequences of this strike could be severe and long-lasting, economists warn that while immediate price increases may not be visible, prolonged port closures will inevitably impact prices, especially for food.
As ships are forced to reroute to West Coast ports via the Panama Canal, shipping costs and delivery times will skyrocket.
This is not just a temporary inconvenience. For every day of striking, experts predict 7-10 days of port congestion will follow. This means that even after the strike ends, supply chains could be snarled for months, leading to shortages and price hikes well into the future.
In addition, the Biden administration’s failure to act decisively in this crisis is yet another example of its incompetence in managing the economy.
By prioritizing union interests over those of everyday Americans, Biden is setting the stage for economic turmoil that could rival the supply chain nightmares of the COVID-19 pandemic.
As the ports sit idle and ships stack up offshore, it is clear that strong leadership is needed to resolve this crisis.
Unfortunately, it seems that under the current administration, American consumers and businesses will be left to weather the storm alone.
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