Dockworker Chief Aims to Make History With Election Day Looming.

Harold Daggett, the union chief of the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA), is leading a strike against automation at US East and Gulf ports. The strike has caused significant disruption to the supply chain, with estimates ranging from $1 billion to $5 billion in delayed or lost activity per day. The strike has political implications, as both Democrats and Republicans are navigating the impact on the economy and potential alienation of voters. Various industries, including wine, food, and automotive, are preparing for the strike's impact on their supply chains. Daggett also has plans to take his campaign against port automation global. [Extracted from the article]