Now of course YOU realize that the ILWU,(as opposed to the east/gulf coast ILA), AGREED to containerization , therefore getting a ROCK SOLID unbreakable Contract from the Pacific maritime association , RIGHT Eric ??
Their,(the ILWU) contract is soooo powerful , that it forced the DIGGING of ANOTHER Panama Canal. THAT my friend is F Strength !!!!!!!! Will they lose 'some' work because of the Panamax ships ? Yes ' Some ', but not enough to be able to BREAK that Union !
I've got a book for you Eric, that you should read. " Burning Bridges , America's 20 year Crusade to Deport Labor Leader Harry Bridges " ISBN # 978-0-9983471-0-3 / Peter Afrasiabi / Thirlmere Books.
J Edgar AND the Govt. Could NOT Take HARRY BRIDGES down !!
AND, along with the class 1 Railroads, you will never live long enough to see technology break those 2 Unions !
They are in the fetal position today and it is only because of laws compelling others to pay dues for their **** 'representation' that they are still around.
The unions in this country are an absolute joke compared to their counterparts in Europe, South Africa, Israel, etc.
Josh