13 December 2024
Trump Opposes Port Automation, Backs Dockworkers Union.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has voiced his opposition to port automation, siding with the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) in their labor dispute with the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX). The union argues that automation endangers jobs, while employers see it as vital for global competitiveness. Trump emphasized the negative impact automation could have on American workers, advocating for investments in dockworker jobs instead of automated technologies. This stance aligns with the union's broader demand for higher wages and protections against job displacement, an issue central to ongoing strikes along the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts.