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Valdosta

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Thu Oct 3, 2024, 06:47 PM Oct 3

Florida scabs.

Florida Gov. DeSantis Deploys Resources To Keep Supply Chain Moving Amid Longshoreman’s Port Strike
https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/florida-gov-desantis-deploys-resources-to-keep-supply-chain-moving-amid-longshoreman-s-port-strike/ar-AA1rF09Q

In response to the ongoing disruptions caused by Hurricane Helene and an organized strike at key Florida seaports, Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 24-213 today, amending previous orders to address new challenges faced by the state. The amended executive order extends the state of emergency to additional counties and outlines actions aimed at mitigating the impacts of both the hurricane and the strike on Florida's recovery efforts.

Governor DeSantis originally declared a state of emergency for 41 counties on September 23, 2024, due to the approaching storm, later extending it to 61 counties.

The strike, initiated by the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) following a rejected contract offer from the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX), has further complicated recovery efforts as it affects major seaports like JAXPORT, Port Tampa Bay, Port Everglades, and PortMiami.

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Florida scabs. (Original Post) Valdosta Oct 3 OP
They get to avoid being called scabs now that the strike is over. Dennis Donovan Oct 3 #1
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