Cargo could stop flowing at East and Gulf Coast ports, which handle most imports, if a union and an employers’ group can’t agree on the use of machines that can operate without humans.

Dockworkers represented by the International Longshoremen’s Association are entering negotiations in an effort to avoid a second port strike in a matter of months.

After reaching a tentative deal that suspended a short strike in October, unionized dockworkers and port operators face another crucial test.

Tens of thousands of longshoremen could walk off the job from Maine to Texas next week if their union and management can’t resolve long-running contract issues. A damaging strike that kicks

The U.S. economy dodged a bullet in October when a strike by the International Longshoremen’s Association against East Coast and Gulf Coast ports was limit

Back in October, the International Longshoremen’s Association went on strike against the U.S. Maritime Alliance at our local ports. The two sides agreed to suspend the strike for 90 days. But the 90 days are up next Wednesday,