“the ILA said that it is “steadfastly against any form of automation – full or semi – that replaces jobs or historical work functions. We will not accept the loss of work and livelihood for our members due to automation.”
The “bossman” is a dinosaur... IOW, the union is hearkening back to the days of bale hooks and cargo nets... this ain’t “On The Waterfront” anymore...
There’s a lot more coming into those ports than cargo. There’s a lot of money tied up in illegal activities and imports. Of the throughput is not conducted effeciently, some bossman will be fit with a set of cement overshoes before too long. Stay tuned for Hoffa, the sequel.