[janetgreen]

They fought for their union and their benefits over many years, and now they're fighting again to save what they have. They're not asking for more money, just to keep their jobs. My point was that they are American workers, and many here seem to favor foreign companies over American workers. Globalization seems to be the name of the game here.

[Thumper1960]

The point is there is no "real" reason to strike. New technology is expected to decrease the number of workers needed at the docks. Rather than do what is rational and accept technological advances, the union bosses and their spoiled rotten Luddite Red Diaper baby rank and file want garaunteed jobs for life with no lateral movements in occupations.

There are myriad reasons why this "work stoppage" is a joke. BS statements about "foreign workers" taking American jobs at US ports ain't one of 'em.