Labor strikes were a major issue in 2024. From dock workers to Starbucks baristas, tens of thousands of workers walked off the job in conflict with management.

Several of the strikes were more localized and did not affect overall operations, but a strike could have caused supply chain issues that would have impacted the holiday season and beyond.

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A longshoremen’s strike at the Bayport Container Terminal in Seabrook, Texas, on Oct. 1, 2024. Officials at 14 US East and Gulf Coast ports were making last-minute preparations on Sept. 30 for a probable labor strike that could extend the (MARK FELIX/AFP via Getty Images/Getty Images)

Strike of port workers

On October 1, approximately 47,000 dockworkers from the International Longshoreman’s Association went on strike, affecting 36 ports on the Gulf and East Coasts. It was the first strike at Eastern and Gulf ports since 1977. The strike came as a result of failed negotiations with the US Maritime Alliance over port payment and automation.

An analysis by JP Morgan said the strike could cost the US economy up to $5 billion a day.

The strike was called off after two days, when the union and management reached a conditional offer of a 62% wage increase. However, the suspension of the strike and extension of the master contract only lasts until January 15, 2025, five days before President-elect Trump takes the oath of office. President Biden and Trump have spoken of their support for dock workers and their union demands for wages and reduced automation.

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 2: Striking dock workers at the Red Hook Container Terminal walk a picket line after members of the International Longshoremen’s Association, or ILA, began walking off the job on day before, on October 2, 2024 at the Red Ho. (Photo by Andrew Lichtenstein/Corbis via Getty Images/Getty Images)

Boeing machinists strike

On September 13, 2024, more than 33,000 machinists represented by the International Association of Mechanics and Aerospace Workers went on strike following the rejection of a 25% wage increase over four years. It was the first work stoppage at Boeing since 2008. Workers were seeking higher pay increases and better retirement benefits. The strike resulted in the suspension of Boeing’s aircraft modes, including the 737, 772 and 767, and their military counterparts. The strike caused problems with delivery schedules, and losses were estimated at nearly $1 billion a month.

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Union members react as Aerospace Machinists District 751 President Jon Holden (outside frame) announces that union members have rejected a Boeing contract proposal and will go on strike, following the results of a vote at the its union hall in Seattle, Washington. (Jason Redmond/AFP via Getty Images/Getty Images)

The strike was settled and concluded on November 4, 2024. 59% of union members voted to accept a new contract offer that increased wages by 38% over four years and provided 401( k) improved. Despite settling the strike, Boeing said the strike led to financial and operational challenges that prompted the company to announce 17,000 layoffs.

Starbucks workers strike

In late December, more than 5,000 Starbucks employees at more than 300 US stores went on strike over unresolved disputes over wages, staffing and hours.

This adds up to around 10,000 employees in stores in the following cities:

• Los Angeles, California
• Chicago, Illinois
• Seattle, Washington
• New York, New York
• Boston, Massachusetts
• Dallas, Texas
• Portland, Oregon
• Columbus, Ohio
• Denver, Colorado
• Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

The union accused Starbucks of failing to fulfill a commitment made 10 months ago to end a labor agreement by the end of 2024.

Workers hold picket signs outside a unionized Starbucks Coffee on Katella Avenue in Anaheim as they join co-workers and more than 100 unionized locations across the country Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, in a standoff Lion of the Red Cup, one day at the UN. (Mark Rightmire/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images/Getty Images)

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The company said it offers a competitive average wage of more than $18 an hour and “best-in-class benefits,” including health care, free university registrationpaid family leave and company stock grants.

“No other retailer offers this kind of comprehensive pay and benefits package,” Kelly wrote. “Workers United’s proposals call for an immediate increase in the minimum hourly wage for members by 64%, and by 77% over the life of a three-year contract. These proposals are not sustainable, especially when the investments we continually make to our total The benefits package is what sets us apart as an employer and what makes us proud to work at Starbucks.”

Fox News Digital writer Alexandra Koch contributed to this report.