This is a real glimpse into the future. The age old struggle between capital and labour is how democracy started but that struggle has not had a place in American society for a long time. This has been the first stoppage for half a century. No doubt these longshoremen are feeling the pinch of inflation and cost of living which would be a big part of their fight with USMX. Who surprise, surprise are not suffering like everyone else, quite the opposite.
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There objections to the increasing use of AI/automation is a big glimpse of the future. Fascinating space in the near future of the ongoing battle of labour vs capital.
