Trump Backs Dockworkers in Automation Dispute

President-elect Donald Trump has expressed support for the dockworkers union in its contract dispute with the United States Maritime Alliance, which previously led to a major strike at East Coast and Gulf ports. Trump criticized the impact of automation on American workers and suggested that foreign companies should invest in hiring American dockworkers rather than relying on machinery. This stance indicates a potentially more labor-friendly approach in his upcoming administration, aligning with his Labor Secretary pick, Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, who also appears to support pro-union policies.