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Port of LA Drivers Strike / Carson RAW FOOTAGE

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Channel: Scott Lane OSTV · 2013 · Entertainment

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Written by City News Service -Port of Los Angeles truck drivers from three companies
walked off the job in Carson and Long Beach today, launching a 36-hour strike
to protest what they called "unfair labor practices'' arising from their desire
to join the Teamsters.
   The work stoppage involving drivers from Green Fleet Systems, American
Logistics International and Pacific 9 Transportation began at 5 a.m.
   Drivers from Green Fleet Systems and American Logistics International
said they were retaliated against for trying to join the International
Brotherhood of Teamsters. Green Fleet Systems drivers carried out a similar 24-
hour protest in August.
   Drivers walked picket lines outside all three companies, some with signs
that read, ``Stop this unlawful war on workers.''.
   The group Justice for Port Drivers said the job action was meant to
protest "unfair labor practices, including harassment, intimidation, and other
violations of Federal labor laws."
   Alex Cherin, a spokesman for Green Fleet and Pac 9, characterized the
strikes as ``the desperate acts of a group trying to force their agenda on an
industry that time and time again has simply rejected them."
   In remarks quoted by the Los Angeles Times, he said the majority of
employees and drivers at Green Fleet do not want a union. He said the company
offers its employees competitive wages and benefits.
   ``Because of this, and because of our demonstrated safety record, the
overwhelming majority of our drivers vehemently and passionately have voiced
their opposition to the current strike and organization effort," he said. LOUDLABS NEWS

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