An expert says a strike at the Port of Virginia could impact military logistics and defense, delay consumer goods, agricultural exports, tourism, and more.
NORFOLK, Va. — Time is running out for workers at several Port of Virginia terminals across Hampton Roads.
Workforce commentator Thomas Fellows said that as the cost of living has gone up, wages have remained the same.
“The reason why we’re seeing these contract negotiations happening is because of the inflation we’ve seen in the last few years. But we haven’t seen a wage increase since 2018,” Fellows said.
Union members are asking for a 77% wage increase over six years, with top pay increasing from $39 an hour to $69 an hour. The union is also asking for a total ban on all automation machines.
“If you look at automatic cranes, logistic software, systems for unloading and loading, that will take away jobs, and that’s …
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