This slowdown in work doesn't impact Hawaii as they are under a different contract. Give me a break! Unions stick together and in Hawaii the impact is so far been very little.
Something to think about is how dependent the State of Hawaii is on outside goods. We can't drive to get to the next state. Goods have to been shipped or flown in to Hawaii.
This is a very good reason to be prepared at all times.
"The congestion crisis has been most pronounced at the twin ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, the nation's two busiest cargo hubs, where marine officials reported 11 ships anchored on Thursday waiting for berths to open.
The number of freighters kept waiting outside the two ports has fluctuated from about eight to 18 on any given day since the slowdown began there around mid-October, said Phillip Sanfield, spokesman for the port of Los Angeles.
Smaller backups have hit other West Coast ports, including Oakland, California, and the ports of Seattle and Tacoma in Washington state.
The slowdowns have coincided with prolonged labor talks between 20,000 dockworkers and the Pacific Maritime Association, representing terminal operators and shipping lines at 29 West Coast ports. Their latest contract expired June 30."
Have that 30 day, better yet, 90 days of supplies on hand in case of a hiccup in the shipping system.
This is a man made slowdown. Think about if it was a problem with the weather or a terrorists attack on the port of California? How long would you have to be on your own then.
BE READY, BE PREPARED!!!!
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