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President-elect Trump this week expressed support for the longshoremen’s backlash against automation at U.S. ports, amid threats that new strikes could be launched if a deal is not reached before the administration returns. The transition team will meet with representatives of port employers. white house.
After the strike ended, the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), the union representing the 45,000 longshoremen who went on strike in October, and the United States Maritime Union (USMX), which represents longshoremen, said: We have agreed to extend the contract until January 15th. Five days before President Trump’s inauguration.
On October 1, 2024, longshoremen go on strike at the Bayport Container Terminal in Seabrook, Texas. Ports along the eastern United States and the Gulf Coast were closed in October after ILA and USMX failed to reach a contract agreement. (Mark Felix/AFP via Getty Images/Getty Images)
Both sides had agreed on significant wage increases for workers, but negotiations continued in November due to an ongoing dispute over the introduction of automation at ports, which unions say is a threat to their jobs. It broke down. USMX claims automation improves safety and efficiency.
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In a post on his Truth Social platform Thursday, President Trump said he had met with ILA President Harold Daggett and Executive Vice President Dennis Daggett and is on the union’s side when it comes to automation.
Harold J. Daggett, president of the International Longshoremen’s Association, speaks as longshoremen at Maher Terminal in Port Newark go on strike in New Jersey on October 1, 2024. (Brian R. Smith/AFP via Getty Images/Getty Images)
President Trump wrote, “The money saved[by automation]pales in comparison to the pain, injury, and harm that automation causes to American workers, in this case longshore workers.” “Foreign companies have made fortunes in the United States by providing access to American markets. They should not be looking for every last penny, knowing how many families have been hurt.”
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“They’re making record profits. I’d rather these foreign companies spend their profits on the big guys at our docks than on expensive machinery that has to be replaced all the time.” The president-elect continued. .
Then-Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump speaks with guests during a campaign tour at auto parts manufacturer Drake Enterprises in Clinton Township, Michigan, on September 27, 2023. (Scott Olson/Getty Images/Getty Images)
“At the end of the day, there’s no benefit to them. I hope they understand how important this is to me,” he added. “In order to have the great privilege of accessing our markets, these foreign companies should hire our great American workers, rather than fire them or send their profits overseas. .”
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In response to Trump’s post, USMX issued a statement expressing appreciation and appreciation for the president-elect’s statements regarding the importance of America’s ports, and that he, the USMX, and the ILA “all have a goal of protecting and adding to our ports.” It is clear that they share the same.” Good-paying jobs for Americans are available at our ports. ”
“But this deal goes beyond our ports. It supports American consumers and expands our reach from farmers to manufacturers to small businesses to innovative startups looking for new markets to sell their products. “The aim is to give American companies access to global markets throughout the world,” the statement said.
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“Achieving this requires the latest technologies that are proven to improve worker safety, increase port efficiency, increase port capacity and strengthen supply chains. The rewards increase as more goods are moved, meaning the more the port capacity increases, the more the ILA members earn.” It means money coming in. ”
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USMX further added, “We will continue to provide information on how our members are making critical investments that support the strength and resiliency of the U.S. supply chain and support ILA members and millions of workers and businesses.” I look forward to working with the President and the incoming administration.” Improve efficiency across the country’s supply chain and create more well-paying jobs for ILA members. ”
Officials told Fox Business that USMX has set up a meeting with the Trump transition team, but declined to say when it is expected to take place.
