Picket Lines Form As Port Strike Begins For Thousands Of New York And New Jersey Dockworkers

By Derick Waller, CBS News

Updated on: October 2, 2024

ELIZABETH, N.J. -- A port strike has more than 20,000 dockworkers off the job and onto the picket line along the East and Gulf coasts, including at the ports of New York and New Jersey.

Billions of dollars in goods come into the ports, and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey confirms most operations have been shut down.

"Moments ago, the first large-scale eastern dockworker strike in 47 years began at ports from Maine to Texas, including at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. In preparation for this moment, New York has been working around the clock to ensure that our grocery stores and medical facilities have the essential products they need," New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a statement just after midnight. "It's critical for USMX and the ILA to reach a fair agreement soon that respects workers and ensures a flow of commerce through our ports. In the meantime, we will continue our efforts to minimize disruption for New Yorkers."

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