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What incredibly poor timing.

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Ya let’s wait until our oppressors are ready before fighting back. We wouldn’t want to upset anybody

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I mean that’s probably part of the point, but other than that is there even good timing for a port strike?

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probably when it hurts the most, which is kinda the whole point

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It could have easily been worse closer to the pandemic when shipping was already fucked. So now is actually a good time!

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JFC. Times like this I remember George Carlin and the bell curve.

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74 points

Damn, if only the employers hadn’t paid people so poorly - this was so easily preventable, the capitalist class just needed to not be a bunch of greedy bastards.

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I’m usually in support of unions, but some of the demands here are just backwards and stupid. Preventing automation is a big one.

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It sure sounds like the trade association needs to bring a better offer to the union if the impact is going to be so severe.

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  • All workers must be paid a living wage for their labor.
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