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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 3

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 3 OP

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

Another IDIOT that thinks he's God bluestarone Oct 3 #2

Good boy, Ron. Biophilic Oct 3 #3

Trump did say strikers should be fired and replaced, Ron's just being Mini Me. dem4decades Oct 3 #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 3 #5

Bingo. With the volume most US ports handle daily.... paleotn Oct 3 #25

Deaths will happen if people off the street get "employed". OAITW r.2.0 Oct 3 #33

Or you could, and stay with me here, pay the port workers a fair wage... jvill Oct 3 #6

they do get a fair wage. uncle ray Oct 3 #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 3 #10

Plus many physically tolling and dangerous jobs. quaint Oct 3 #17

Not a great look for the strikers either. truthisfreedom Oct 3 #7

Yup and it's a wasted opportunity as it would have earned them alot of positive PR which they need. cstanleytech Oct 3 #16

another Republican trip back to the 1890s DBoon Oct 3 #9

Granted but it's a strike they can't break. paleotn Oct 3 #27

Just because it is impossible and they will look like fools trying will not stop republicans DBoon Oct 3 #35

DeSantis is a scab JoseBalow Oct 3 #11

Still won't endorse a candidate, Teamsters? SunSeeker Oct 3 #12

Every Teamsters union in Florida backs Kamala Harris for President magoo221 Oct 3 #36

Good. But I'm still pissed at Sean O'Brien. nt SunSeeker Oct 3 #40

National Guard interfering with strikers. What could possibly go wrong? GreenWave Oct 3 #13

Well, If O'Brien Was The Union President, This Could Result In More Votes for DeSantis. TomCADem Oct 3 #22

non AMP link SouthBayDem Oct 3 #14

Did he get help for the Floridians after their storm? bluestarone Oct 3 #15

Too late lift boy, they go back to work tomorrow Javaman Oct 3 #18

Yep. Slow outta the gate. pfitz59 Oct 3 #20

LMAO bronxiteforever Oct 3 #19

Perhaps This Will Impress The Unions To Support Desantis Like Some Teamsters Support Trump? TomCADem Oct 3 #21

Excuse me DENVERPOPS Oct 3 #23

you should let Joe Biden handle it, Ron 4catsmom Oct 3 #24

He'll take credit for their returning to work tomorrow. Bristlecone Oct 3 #26

Thanks to Biden the strike is over, Ron Duh Hassler Oct 3 #28

And that's how you do that. paleotn Oct 3 #29

Too late IbogaProject Oct 3 #30

Ron steps on yet another rake. hay rick Oct 3 #31

They won't be able to use the equiptment Historic NY Oct 3 #32

Florida State Guard underpants Oct 3 #34

I'm surprised he didn't jump the gun n call out his special "army" Deuxcents Oct 3 #37

PERFECT TIMING. Calls up his Pinkerton Army just as there is a strike settlement. usonian Oct 3 #38

What will he do now? LiberalFighter Oct 3 #39

Sounds like De Santis is pissed off that me missed out on Costco's toilet paper sale. Baitball Blogger Oct 3 #41

Probably even MORE pissed that Biden and Harris scored another win. calimary Oct 4 #42

Oh well. Poor Mr. White Boots failed again. C Moon Oct 4 #43

A day late and a dollar short Nululu Oct 4 #44

Aww, bless your heart RandiFan1290 Oct 4 #45