Supply Chain Crisis as Port of Oakland is shut down by protests over new law that could slash workers earnings

Truckers protesting a looming California labor law shut down one of the busiest seaports in the United States for the third day in a row

Revelations 18:23:’For the merchants were the great men of the earth; for by thy sorceries were all nations deceived.’

Important Takeaways:

  • California’s Port of Oakland shuts for a THIRD day in dispute over California’s gig worker law: Supply chain crisis is now set to WORSEN as stranded container ships aren’t able to berth
  • Truckers have shut down the Port of Oakland in protest of Assembly Bill 5 (AB5)
  • Hundreds picketed gates on Wednesday and blocked drivers from hauling cargo
  • As a result, port productivity has diminished and container wait times have risen
  • Pot officials warn continued protests will exacerbate supply-chain issues
  • Organizers say protests will continue until Gov. Newsom agrees to meet
  • AB5 sets tougher standards for classifying workers as independent contractors
  • Protesters fear the law will impose hefty costs that will slash their earnings

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