Urgent Attention Required: Impending East Coast Longshoreman Strike
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With the impending Longshoreman's east coast strike, it is a good reminder that even though these things feel too large to impact, that this wonderful country we live in has structural systems set up where can have a voice and move the needle. I encourage everyone who thinks they may be impacted to reach out to their Senators and Representative to focus the national conversation on this and aim for a swift and speedy resolution. We the People can leverage the power of our great democracy to help find a resolution to this. 🇺🇲
We hope you’ll find this resource page helpful with links to find your reps, and a template letter that we encourage all to send ASAP to their Reps and Senators.
Resources
You can find your Representative information here
You can find your Senator information here
Email template:
Subject:
Urgent Attention Required: Impending East Coast Longshoreman Strike
Body:
Dear [Congressperson's Name],
I am writing to express concern about the potential longshoreman strike on the East and Gulf Coasts as the current contract between the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) and the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) is set to expire on September 30, 2024. This situation could severely disrupt supply chains, impact local economies, and hinder national trade.
I work at [COMPANY NAME] that operates in the constructions and supply chain space; and our company and clients are set to be significantly impacted by these actions. I have 3 questions that I would appreciate your help in answering:
What is your office currently doing to help resolve the issues?
What is the administration doing to help resolve these issues?
What can I do to stay informed on the resolution in a timely manner?
I urge you to advocate for proactive measures to facilitate negotiations and ensure a resolution that avoids a costly work stoppage.
Thank you for your attention.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[Your Contact Information]
