Miami port prepares for strike that could raise product prices.

A strike by dockworkers at the Port of Miami and in 35 other key ports on the East Coast and the Gulf of the United States threatens to complicate commercial activities in the region and increase the prices of products in the last quarter of the year.

The strike was called by the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and is expected to begin this Tuesday, involving more than 45,000 employees who operate in the ports and handle 60% of the containers that enter and leave the country.

The longshoremen have requested a salary increase of 77%, to be distributed over a period of six years, and protection of their jobs against the increasing automation in the ports.

"These companies make billions of dollars and should include us in part of the profits," declared Harold Daggett, president of the longshoremen's union.

They demand better working conditions at ports in the United States.

Last week, a Cuban resident in Texas, who works at the port of Houston, suffered a serious workplace accident when part of a cargo load collapsed and fell on him.

The accident uncovered a wave of comments about employee safety in the ports and the dangers they are exposed to. It also sparked a debate on social media about whether the worker assistance protocols at the Port of Houston were properly followed.

A few days later, coincidentally, news emerges about this strike by the longshoremen, which will affect the flow of goods and is expected to have an impact on the economy, with an estimated cost of 5 billion dollars per day, according to Jonathan Gold, a member of the National Retail Federation.

Consumers may see an increase in prices due to delays in the supply chain and additional transportation costs.

Transporters could be affected by strikes at the ports.

The transporters have expressed their concern about the strike, as it will severely affect their work. Some have complained that their sector does not have the same ability to claim due to labor reprisals.

The authorities at the Port of Miami are taking measures to ensure the continuity of operations, establishing safe zones for protests without affecting access or the functioning of commercial activities.

However, it is expected that port congestion will increase and cause delays, which will particularly affect deliveries during the holiday shopping season.