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uncle ray

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8. they do get a fair wage.

Thu Oct 3, 2024, 03:48 PM

Oct 2024

longshoremen make well into 6 figures. they deserve a reasonable raise too.

however the owners are making huge profits, but that's a whole other issue.

this particular strike is more about the millionaire union boss holding the economy hostage to help his buddy trump, which makes it even more interesting that desantis is stepping in.

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DeSantis orders Florida National Guard, State Guard to intervene in port strike [View all] Jose Garcia Oct 2024 OP

Maybe I need to drive to Fla. to get toilet paper? 3Hotdogs Oct 2024 #1

Another IDIOT that thinks he's God bluestarone Oct 2024 #2

Good boy, Ron. Biophilic Oct 2024 #3

Trump did say strikers should be fired and replaced, Ron's just being Mini Me. dem4decades Oct 2024 #4

DeSatanist is acting like it takes no training or skill to handle the ports. Duh? You're going to have a MESS on BComplex Oct 2024 #5

Bingo. With the volume most US ports handle daily.... paleotn Oct 2024 #25

Deaths will happen if people off the street get "employed". OAITW r.2.0 Oct 2024 #33

Or you could, and stay with me here, pay the port workers a fair wage... jvill Oct 2024 #6

they do get a fair wage. uncle ray Oct 2024 #8

This is a common right wing talking point..... they have to work a lot of overtime to make as much as that. groundloop Oct 2024 #10

Plus many physically tolling and dangerous jobs. quaint Oct 2024 #17

Not a great look for the strikers either. truthisfreedom Oct 2024 #7

Yup and it's a wasted opportunity as it would have earned them alot of positive PR which they need. cstanleytech Oct 2024 #16

another Republican trip back to the 1890s DBoon Oct 2024 #9

Granted but it's a strike they can't break. paleotn Oct 2024 #27

Just because it is impossible and they will look like fools trying will not stop republicans DBoon Oct 2024 #35

DeSantis is a scab JoseBalow Oct 2024 #11

Still won't endorse a candidate, Teamsters? SunSeeker Oct 2024 #12

Every Teamsters union in Florida backs Kamala Harris for President magoo221 Oct 2024 #36

Good. But I'm still pissed at Sean O'Brien. nt SunSeeker Oct 2024 #40

National Guard interfering with strikers. What could possibly go wrong? GreenWave Oct 2024 #13

Well, If O'Brien Was The Union President, This Could Result In More Votes for DeSantis. TomCADem Oct 2024 #22

non AMP link SouthBayDem Oct 2024 #14

Did he get help for the Floridians after their storm? bluestarone Oct 2024 #15

Too late lift boy, they go back to work tomorrow Javaman Oct 2024 #18

Yep. Slow outta the gate. pfitz59 Oct 2024 #20

LMAO bronxiteforever Oct 2024 #19

Perhaps This Will Impress The Unions To Support Desantis Like Some Teamsters Support Trump? TomCADem Oct 2024 #21

Excuse me DENVERPOPS Oct 2024 #23

you should let Joe Biden handle it, Ron 4catsmom Oct 2024 #24

He'll take credit for their returning to work tomorrow. Bristlecone Oct 2024 #26

Thanks to Biden the strike is over, Ron Duh Hassler Oct 2024 #28

And that's how you do that. paleotn Oct 2024 #29

Too late IbogaProject Oct 2024 #30

Ron steps on yet another rake. hay rick Oct 2024 #31

They won't be able to use the equiptment Historic NY Oct 2024 #32

Florida State Guard underpants Oct 2024 #34

I'm surprised he didn't jump the gun n call out his special "army" Deuxcents Oct 2024 #37

PERFECT TIMING. Calls up his Pinkerton Army just as there is a strike settlement. usonian Oct 2024 #38

What will he do now? LiberalFighter Oct 2024 #39

Sounds like De Santis is pissed off that me missed out on Costco's toilet paper sale. Baitball Blogger Oct 2024 #41

Probably even MORE pissed that Biden and Harris scored another win. calimary Oct 2024 #42

Oh well. Poor Mr. White Boots failed again. C Moon Oct 2024 #43

A day late and a dollar short Nululu Oct 2024 #44

Aww, bless your heart RandiFan1290 Oct 2024 #45