Independent journal on economy and transport policy
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The Overlooked Legacy of Black Dockworkers: Forging Justice On America's Waterfronts
(BET)
October 3, 2024
From the days of slavery to the frontlines of the labor movement,
Black dockworkers have been essential to America's maritime
industry. Despite their crucial contributions, their stories remain
largely untold.
Following the collapse of a new six-year contract, 45,000 port
workers representing the International Longshoremen's Alliance (ILA)
across various East Coast and Gulf Coast ports launched a strike
this week. The root causes of the negotiation breakdown included a
significant pay increase alongside protections from automation as
shipping companies recorded record profits year-over-year. According
to reports, the strike could cost the national economy as much as $5
billion daily. Black longshoremen currently comprise 15 percent of
workers stateside in the industry while holding the lowest average
salary at $28,774 compared to other racial demographics
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