Sen. Scott Calls on Port Workers to Delay Strike in Light of Helene Aftermath

WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) issued the following statement ahead of a work stoppage expected to begin tomorrow at ports on the East and Gulf Coasts:

“At least 100 Americans have died, millions have been without power, and flooding continues to devastate homes and communities in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. I urge the members of the International Longshoremen’s Association to temporarily continue working under their current contract until the suffering from the storm has eased. As Americans, it is our duty to help those in need access shelter, food, water, and electricity. A strike would greatly disrupt our supply chain and economy, only worsening the pain of those who have already lost everything.”

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