At some ports, remarkable machines now move shipments with no humans in sight. That innovation upsets unions. International Longshoreman's Association president Harold Daggett says they'll soon strike
Longshoremen have had the most lucrative contracts of all the trades. I have had a few as patients. They have generous medical benefits, short working hours, great vacations, and retirement lifestyles that rival many high paying professionals.
Now they want to emulate Frank Herbert's prehistory of his book series, Dune. But not just eliminate "thinking machines". All machines that threaten a members paycheck. Bring in the machines. Let them strike and see what a relief it will be to cargo transfer.
Longshoremen have had the most lucrative contracts of all the trades. I have had a few as patients. They have generous medical benefits, short working hours, great vacations, and retirement lifestyles that rival many high paying professionals.
Now they want to emulate Frank Herbert's prehistory of his book series, Dune. But not just eliminate "thinking machines". All machines that threaten a members paycheck. Bring in the machines. Let them strike and see what a relief it will be to cargo transfer.
Machines don't pay union dues!