Season 4, Episode 30: Dr. Kuehl talks about the pressing issue of the pending East Coast dockworkers strike and the potential ramifications it could have for ASA members.

ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl is back with a special economic update podcast. In Season 4, Episode 30 (5:03 in length), Dr. Kuehl talks to members about the huge national news of the dockworker strike that will greatly impact ASA members if it happens.

• The contract that covered the longshore union ended in August – negotiations were not optimistic.    
• When was the strike authorized?      
• Was the White House involved?  
• What will this strike do for the east coast and west coast ports?   
• How long will this strike last? What have we seen in the past?     
• Early shipping… was this expected? Will there be a reaction from the retailers?   
• What will the damage be for this strike if it drags into months?   
• Will there be any diversion?     
• Will this impact production within all sectors??  
• Why is the main problem “work protection” and not money?  
• What does AI have to do with this?     
• What is there to be done??

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