Port Tampa Bay workers join national strike
October 2, 2024 - Dozens of longshoremen left their jobs at Port Tampa Bay and joined the picket line Tuesday. The International Longshoreman’s Association sought a 75% raise and to limit the use of automated machinery in a new six-year contract. The U.S. Maritime Alliance rebuffed those demands, and a nationwide strike ensued. In a news release, the Florida Ports Council said it has a "genuine concern about getting much-needed supplies to storm-ravaged communities” throughout the state and Eastern seaboard.