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A look at when supply shortages may occur as dockworkers continue their strike

Headline from WTOP Washington DC, on the newest of 3 developments

If the union strike that has shut down U.S. ports from Maine to Texas stretches on for two or three more weeks, people may start to be see the overt impacts in the form of shortages of certain items, according to an expert who studies supply chains.

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Developments in this update

3 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. U.S. could see shortages and higher retail prices if a dockworkers strike drags on

    Headline from Wyoming Tribune Eagle ·

  2. Could the Port Strike Lead to High Holiday Costs and Delays? What Experts Say

    Headline from CNET ·

  3. Newest

    A look at when supply shortages may occur as dockworkers continue their strike

    Headline from WTOP Washington DC ·

Reports & sources

121 articles, oldest first.

  1. WTOP Washington DC

    Dockworkers go on a strike that could reignite inflation and cause shortages in the holiday season (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    From Maine to Texas, dockworkers at 36 ports across the eastern U.S. are now on strike for the first time in decades. And the work stoppage could snarl supply chains — leading to shortages and higher prices if it stretches on for more than a few weeks.

  2. WHDH Boston

    Dockworkers at ports from Maine to Boston to Texas on strike, a standoff risking new shortages - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Dockworkers at ports from Maine to Texas began walking picket lines early Tuesday in a strike over wages and automation that could

  3. NBC 6 South Florida

    Dockworkers go on strike at ports from Maine to Texas, sparking fears of shortages and higher prices (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    NBC 6 South Florida's feed description

    Dockworkers at ports from Maine to Texas began walking picket lines early Tuesday in a strike over wages and automation that could reignite inflation and cause...

  4. ABC 30 Fresno

    Dockworkers hit picket lines in historic US port strike that could impact prices ahead of holidays (opens ABC 30 Fresno)

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    ABC 30 Fresno's feed description

    Tens of thousands of U.S. dockworkers are set to walk off the job early Tuesday morning.

  5. New York Post

    Dockworkers strike threatens to reignite food inflation, spark holiday shortages for US consumers (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Some 45,000 members of the International Longshoremen’s Association walked off the job on Tuesday – picketing at ports stretching from Maine to Texas.

  6. The Week

    Dockworkers strike, shutting eastern ports (opens The Week)

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    The Week's feed description

    Approximately 50,000 ILA union longshoremen went on strike after failing to reach an agreement on a new contract with maritime companies

  7. 6ABC Philadelphia

    Dockworkers hit picket lines in historic US port strike that could impact prices (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)

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    6ABC Philadelphia's feed description

    Tens of thousands of U.S. dockworkers are set to walk off the job early Tuesday morning.

  8. Legitgov

  9. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Port strikes extend a new era of American labor activism (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description

    The U.S. dockworkers who went on strike early Tuesday are just the latest unionized group to back their demands for better contracts by walking off the

  10. FOX Business

    Trump blames port workers strike on 'massive inflation' caused by 'Harris-Biden regime' (opens FOX Business)

    Published

    FOX Business's feed description

    Dockworkers from Maine to Texas went on strike Tuesday after a new contract between the International Longshoreman’s Association and U.S. Maritime Alliance was not reached.

  11. Green Field Reporter

    Dockworkers’ strike could push up prices and cause shortages if it lasts for weeks - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    By TOM KRISHER, WYATTE GRANTHAM-PHILIPS and TASSANEE VEJPONGSA

  12. Kokomo Tribune

    Dockworkers may have the negotiating advantage in their strike against US ports (opens Kokomo Tribune)

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    Kokomo Tribune's feed description

    Some 45,000 dockworkers at 36 U.S. ports from Maine to Texas are on strike for the first time in decades. And experts say the workers may wield the upper hand

  13. Black Enterprise

    As Dockworkers Go On An Historic Strike, Should Americans Brace For Higher Costs? (opens Black Enterprise)

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    Black Enterprise's feed description

    From Maine to Texas, tens of thousands of U.S. dockworkers walked off of the job on Tuesday, launching the first coastwide strike since 1977.

  14. The Boston Globe

    The US could see shortages and higher retail prices if a dockworkers strike drags on (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    Here’s what to know about the strike, what to expect, and how the economy may be affected.

  15. WHDH Boston

    Port strikes extend a new era of American labor activism - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    The U.S. dockworkers who went on strike early Tuesday are just the latest unionized group to back their demands for better contracts by walking off the job

  16. WSVN Miami

    Dockworkers go on a strike that could reignite inflation and cause shortages in the holiday season - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WSVN Miami's feed description

    PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A strike by dockworkers at 36 ports from Maine to Texas, the first in decades, could snarl supply chains and lead to

  17. NPR

    Dockworkers go on strike, snarling traffic at East and Gulf Coast ports (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    Union dockworkers at ports across the U.S. began walking picket lines early Tuesday, snarling the movement of billions of dollars' worth of goods.

  18. Time

    From Shoes to Alcohol, These Products Will Be Impacted by the Dockworkers’ Strike (opens Time)

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    Time's feed description

    With a U.S. dockworkers’ strike at major ports from Maine to Texas, these are the products that could be impacted.

  19. The Oregonian

    Dockworkers at ports from Maine to Texas go on strike, a standoff risking new shortages (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    Dockworkers on East and Gulf coasts hit picket lines in strike that could bring higher prices and shortages of goods.

  20. Portland Press Herald

    Dockworkers at ports from Maine to Texas go on strike, risking new shortages (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    The strike affecting 36 ports is the first by the union since 1977.

  21. FOX Business

    Will the dockworkers' strike cause higher food prices? Experts weigh in (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    A strike by unionized dockworkers at East Coast and Gulf Coast ports could have a potential impact on consumers due to higher food prices caused by delayed or canceled shipments.

  22. The World from PRX

    Dock strike halts shipping on East and Gulf Coasts (opens The World from PRX)

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    The World from PRX's feed description

    Dockworkers at ports from Maine to Texas began walking picket lines early Tuesday in a strike over wages and automation that could cause shortages on store shelves and reignite inflation if it is not settled soon.

  23. Triblive

    U.S. could see shortages and higher retail prices if a dockworkers strike drags on (opens Triblive)

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    Triblive's feed description

    NEW YORK — U.S. ports from Maine to Texas shut down Tuesday when the union representing about 45,000 dockworkers went on strike for the first time since 1977. A lengthy shutdown could raise prices on goods around the country and potentially cause shortages and price increases at big and small

  24. Boston

    Dockworkers' strike could push up prices and cause shortages if it lasts for weeks (opens Boston)

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    Boston's feed description

    From Maine to Texas, dockworkers at 36 ports across the eastern U.S. are now on strike for the first time in decades.

  25. Foxla

    Port strike: 45,000 stop work along East Coast, Gulf docks – how it could impact you (opens Foxla)

    Published

    Foxla's feed description

    A union contract involving 45,000 dockworkers lapsed on Monday, kicking off a strike that could shut down ports across the East and Gulf coasts. Here's how it could impact you.

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