See how the Port Strike will Snarl Shipments of Bananas, Beer, Cars and More
The Washington Post, October 2, 2024
See how the Port Strike will Snarl Shipments of Bananas, Beer, Cars and More
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How To Prepare Your Pantry And Fridge For The Port Strike
The Takeout, October 1, 2024
Americans woke up on October 1 with news that a major strike among U.S. Dockworkers could lead to supply and goods shortages. Many of us are still reeling from the shortages and hoarding that took place during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, but this time, it's not toilet paper and hand sanitizer that look to be sparse. Because the strike affects shipping ports, it's mainly imported items that may become hard to come by and are, therefore, worth seeking out sooner rather than later.
'We had entire roads collapse:' Road closures make it harder for western NC towns to get supplies, aid
WRAL, October 1, 2024
In small towns like Banner Elk. residents have been working to help each other but supplies are starting to dwindle.
How the dockworker strike could impact the Philadelphia region
NBC Philadelphia, October 1, 2024
With the first dockworker strike on the east coast in almost 50 years now underway, experts and consumers in the Philadelphia area and beyond are preparing for the possible impact.
The massive dock workers’ strike, explained
Vox, October 1, 2024
The dock workers’ strike could mean big wage gains but could further disrupt the fragile supply chain.
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