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By JOSH BOAK WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday voiced his support for the dockworkers union before their contract expires next month at Eastern and Gulf Coast ports, saying that any further “automation” of the ports would harm workers. Related Articles National Politics | Will Kamala Harris run for California governor in 2026? The question is already swirling National Politics | Senate begins final push to expand Social Security benefits for millions of people National Politics | Trump taps immigration hard-liner Kari Lake as head of Voice of America National Politics | Trump extends unprecedented invites to China’s Xi and other world leaders for his inauguration National Politics | Pressure on a veteran and senator shows what’s next for those who oppose Trump The incoming president posted on social media that he met Harold Daggett, the president of the International Longshoreman’s Association, and Dennis Daggett, the union’s executive vice president. “I’ve studied automation, and know just about everything there is to know about it,” Trump posted. “The amount of money saved is nowhere near the distress, hurt, and harm it causes for American Workers, in this case, our Longshoremen. Foreign companies have made a fortune in the U.S. by giving them access to our markets. They shouldn’t be looking for every last penny knowing how many families are hurt.” The International Longshoremen’s Association has until Jan. 15 to negotiate a new contract with the U.S. Maritime Alliance, which represents ports and shipping companies. At the heart of the dispute is whether ports can install automated gates, cranes and container-moving trucks that could make it faster to unload and load ships. The union argues that automation would lead to fewer jobs, even though higher levels of productivity could do more to boost the salaries of remaining workers. The Maritime Alliance said in a statement that the contract goes beyond ports to “supporting American consumers and giving American businesses access to the global marketplace – from farmers, to manufacturers, to small businesses, and innovative start-ups looking for new markets to sell their products.” “To achieve this, we need modern technology that is proven to improve worker safety, boost port efficiency, increase port capacity, and strengthen our supply chains,” said the alliance, adding that it looks forward to working with Trump. In October, the union representing 45,000 dockworkers went on strike for three days, raising the risk that a prolonged shutdown could push up inflation by making it difficult to unload container ships and export American products overseas. The issue pits an incoming president who won November’s election on the promise of bringing down prices against commitments to support blue-collar workers along with the kinds of advanced technology that drew him support from Silicon Valley elite such as billionaire Elon Musk. Trump sought to portray the dispute as being between U.S. workers and foreign companies, but advanced ports are also key for staying globally competitive. China is opening a $1.3 billion port in Peru that could accommodate ships too large for the Panama Canal. There is a risk that shippers could move to other ports, which could also lead to job losses. Mexico is constructing a port that is highly automated, while Dubai, Singapore and Rotterdam already have more advanced ports. Instead, Trump said that ports and shipping companies should eschew “machinery, which is expensive, and which will constantly have to be replaced.” “For the great privilege of accessing our markets, these foreign companies should hire our incredible American Workers, instead of laying them off, and sending those profits back to foreign countries,” Trump posted. “It is time to put AMERICA FIRST!”MONTREAL — Quebec Conservative Party leader Éric Duhaime has been hospitalized with a heart problem. Duhaime says he suffered heart trouble Friday night and his spouse immediately brought him to hospital. The party leader made the announcement on X this afternoon, posting a picture of himself in a hospital bed giving a thumbs up. Duhaime says he's confident he will make a full recovery but will be taking a step back for the next few weeks. Last month, Duhaime indicated he would seek the opinions of party members in the Quebec riding of Arthabaska about running in the fall 2025 byelection and compete for a seat in the National Assembly. A Leger poll published earlier this week found that 13 per cent of the Quebec electorate intended to vote for the Quebec Conservative Party. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Dec. 7, 2024 The Canadian PressBy JOSH BOAK WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday voiced his support for the dockworkers union before their contract expires next month at Eastern and Gulf Coast ports, saying that any further “automation” of the ports would harm workers. Related Articles National Politics | Will Kamala Harris run for California governor in 2026? The question is already swirling National Politics | Senate begins final push to expand Social Security benefits for millions of people National Politics | Trump taps immigration hard-liner Kari Lake as head of Voice of America National Politics | Trump extends unprecedented invites to China’s Xi and other world leaders for his inauguration National Politics | Pressure on a veteran and senator shows what’s next for those who oppose Trump The incoming president posted on social media that he met Harold Daggett, the president of the International Longshoreman’s Association, and Dennis Daggett, the union’s executive vice president. “I’ve studied automation, and know just about everything there is to know about it,” Trump posted. “The amount of money saved is nowhere near the distress, hurt, and harm it causes for American Workers, in this case, our Longshoremen. Foreign companies have made a fortune in the U.S. by giving them access to our markets. They shouldn’t be looking for every last penny knowing how many families are hurt.” The International Longshoremen’s Association has until Jan. 15 to negotiate a new contract with the U.S. Maritime Alliance, which represents ports and shipping companies. At the heart of the dispute is whether ports can install automated gates, cranes and container-moving trucks that could make it faster to unload and load ships. The union argues that automation would lead to fewer jobs, even though higher levels of productivity could do more to boost the salaries of remaining workers. The Maritime Alliance said in a statement that the contract goes beyond ports to “supporting American consumers and giving American businesses access to the global marketplace – from farmers, to manufacturers, to small businesses, and innovative start-ups looking for new markets to sell their products.” “To achieve this, we need modern technology that is proven to improve worker safety, boost port efficiency, increase port capacity, and strengthen our supply chains,” said the alliance, adding that it looks forward to working with Trump. In October, the union representing 45,000 dockworkers went on strike for three days, raising the risk that a prolonged shutdown could push up inflation by making it difficult to unload container ships and export American products overseas. The issue pits an incoming president who won November’s election on the promise of bringing down prices against commitments to support blue-collar workers along with the kinds of advanced technology that drew him support from Silicon Valley elite such as billionaire Elon Musk. Trump sought to portray the dispute as being between U.S. workers and foreign companies, but advanced ports are also key for staying globally competitive. China is opening a $1.3 billion port in Peru that could accommodate ships too large for the Panama Canal. There is a risk that shippers could move to other ports, which could also lead to job losses. Mexico is constructing a port that is highly automated, while Dubai, Singapore and Rotterdam already have more advanced ports. Instead, Trump said that ports and shipping companies should eschew “machinery, which is expensive, and which will constantly have to be replaced.” “For the great privilege of accessing our markets, these foreign companies should hire our incredible American Workers, instead of laying them off, and sending those profits back to foreign countries,” Trump posted. “It is time to put AMERICA FIRST!”
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Trump offers support for dockworkers union by saying ports shouldn’t install more automated systems
NoneLegendary Nebra Sky Disc Creation Method Has Been DiscoveredHome | Former MK veteran Vernon Moodley re-buried in Ekurhuleni Former uMkhonto We Sizwe’s Vernon Moodley has been re-buried at the O.R Tambo Cemetery in Ekurhuleni. This comes after the remains of 42 MK military veterans, who lost their lives during training in Zimbabwe and Zambia were repatriated back to South Africa. Speaking during the re-burial ceremony of the late veteran, Moodley’s nephew said the family had no regrets for joining the armed struggle of the ANC. Vernon, whose MK name was Stanley Watson, was laid to rest in a service befitting a soldier. Moodley came from a family of political activists, his mother and aunt inspired his activism. With his mother’s blessing, Moodley left home at the tender age of 16 to join the liberation army. He died from drowning. “We were fully mobilized, we became part of the struggle, and we don’t regret a moment and today we stand here with a great deal of joy, sense of relief that one of our own has been brought,” says Vernon’s nephew. Speakers took turns to express their disappointment in the use of the name of uMkhonto We Sizwe’s for political gain. The ANC has been urged to regain lost ground and integrity. “What kind of period are we in the name of sizwe of our liberation, army politics can be treated as the stuff of ordinary electoral politics struggling for votes trying to build political power,” says Firoz Cachalia, Gauteng Veterans League Convener. Gauteng’s ANC Secretary-General said the outcome of the national elections should be seen as a warning that factionalism no longer serves the ANC. Thembinkosi ‘TK’ Nciza also acknowledged that the upcoming 2026 local government elections will be the most difficult for the party. Moodley remains have been laid to rest in his country of birth 62 years after his death. Video: Former ANC Veteran Vernon Moodley re-buried SABC © 2024
De’Andre Hunter scored 23 points off the bench as the Atlanta Hawks beat league-leading Cleveland again on Friday to advance in the NBA Cup. The Hawks, who handed the Cavs their first home defeat of the season on Wednesday, came out on top at home, parlaying a 52-50 halftime lead into a 117-101 triumph. It was enough to put Atlanta into the NBA Cup knockout rounds as winner of their group after the Boston Celtics beat the Bulls 138-129 in Chicago. Trae Young scored 21 points and handed out 11 assists and Jalen Johnson chipped in 20 points for Atlanta, who had six players score in double figures. Darius Garland scored 29 points for Cleveland and Evan Mobley added 24 points for the Cavs, who opened the season on a 15-0 tear and at 17-3 still boast the best record in the league. The Hawks held Cavs star Donovan Mitchell to 12 points and out-scored Cleveland 39-23 in the third quarter to take control for good in the contest that was one of 10 NBA Cup group stage games scheduled on the Thanksgiving holiday Friday. “They outplayed us,” Cleveland coach Kenny Atkinson said after the Cavaliers were held to their lowest point total of the season. “Sometimes you just have to call it like you see it.” The Los Angeles Lakers, who won the inaugural edition of the Cup last season, were essentially eliminated from the in-season tournament after falling 101-93 to the Oklahoma City Thunder.MC receives flak after razing gate, wall of 2 pvt colonies
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell escaped being hit in the face with a pie after the Indianapolis Colts mascot, Blue, had second thoughts when approaching him on Sunday . Goodell was a guest at Lucas Oil Stadium to watch the game between the Colts and Detroit Lions , and before kickoff, was speaking to a member of the Lions personnel on the sidelines. Goodell was then tapped on the shoulder by Blue and turned around to see the mascot holding a small pie dish covered in heaps of whipped cream. Blue then pretended to launch the pie in Goodell's face, causing the commissioner to flinch and instantly raise his hands in protection. Blue then stopped and embraced Goodell as the commissioner began nervously laughing at the near miss. The Colts mascot is known for being a menace, and shared the video on the official Blue account on X. The video was captioned: "Just kidding...I would never." Baker Mayfield adds to Giants embarrassment with ruthless Tommy DeVito celebration Baltimore Ravens have unexpected reason for wanting to sign Daniel Jones It's fair to assume that Goodell wouldn't have appreciated being hit with a pie, and Blue may have been in trouble with the Colts organization. However, he's been called out by fans for not going through with it. "Imagine if Blue actually did that, Rodger would immediately banish the Colts to the shadow realm," one fan wrote in response. "Banned from the league for life, banned from ever even thinking of or seeing the NFL logo ever again," another added. "You absolutely should have. That footage would have been 100% worth your job, Blue," one fan claimed. "You don’t think NFL fans would’ve started a go fund me that would’ve set you up for life?" Blue could have lifted the mood in Indianapolis, but instead the Colts became the latest victim of a fierce Lions team that are charging towards the No. 1 seed in the NFC. The Lions won 24-6 on Sunday, as the running back duo of Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery took over. Gibbs had 90 yards off 21 carries and two touchdowns, with Montgomery finishing the game with 37 yards off eight carries and one touchdown. Lions quarterback Jared Goff went 26-for-36 and 269 yards, but it was the backs that made the difference in the red zone. It was tougher going for the Colts, as quarterback Anthony Richardson went 11-for-28 and 172 yards. Richardson had 61 rushing yards and also found wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. on six occasions for 96 yards, but the remainder of the offense struggled to make an impact on the game. Want to watch more live sports? Peacock has your favorite sports, shows, and more all in one place. Peacock offers plans starting at $7.99 so you can stream live sports like NFL, Premier League, and Big Ten Football.Chiefs Named No. 1 'Nightmare' Opponent
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