Port Strike Continues — Dockworkers Vow To Stay On Picket Line

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The dockworkers in Philadelphia are committed to their port strike. They are vowing to stay on the picket line 24/7, until a deal is reached.

Members of the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) are on their second day of no longer loading cargo on and off ships at ports from Maine to Texas. Almost half of the items shipped in the U.S. comes through the 36 ports where the dockworkers are on strike.

The strike has risen a concern to the public on how it will impact them. However, experts say even with this work stoppage, it’ll still take time for families to feel a change.

Experts are advising the people not to panic buy toilet paper as of now. However, if the strike continues for a month than to raise concerns.