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Billions at risk as West Coast port contract nears end
[FOXNEWS] The West Coast ports that are America's gateway for hundreds of billions of dollars of trade with Asia and beyond are no stranger to labor unrest and even violence. Now, the contract that covers nearly 20,000 dockworkers is set to expire, and businesses that trade in everything from apples to iPhones are worried about disruptions just as the crush of cargo for the back-to-school and holiday seasons begins.With contentious issues including benefits and job security on the table, smooth sailing is no guarantee. Posted by: Fred 2014-06-26 |
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