Strike update

WVAS | By Melanie Hogan

Published October 7, 2024 at 10:01 AM EDT

The port strike by dockworkers on the East and Gulf Coast could have an effect on retail.

Workers spent yesterday on the picket lines at Port Newark and insist they will stay there as long as it takes to secure a pay increase.

However, Goldman Sachs says the strike could deal a significant blow to retailers, manufacturers and other sectors that rely heavily on shipping, including the auto industry.

Goldman Sachs says if the port strike lasts more than two weeks, U.S. manufacturers could be forced to scale down production.

Meantime, New York Governor Kathy Hochul says the state will work to minimize disruptions and ensure grocery stores and medical facilities have essential products.

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Melanie Hogan

Melanie began her career as a work study student, working in the areas of news reporting, anchoring and news-gathering. After graduating from Alabama State University, she worked as a production assistant at the local NBC affiliate, WSFA-TV. As a News Director at WVAS-FM, Melanie leads her team to produce award- winning newscasts and talk shows. Her professional achievements includes News Reporter of the Year for a number of years and awards for talk show producer, by the Alabama Broadcasters Association and the Associated Press. She is an active member of the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce. Her goals are to expand the reach of WVAS FM into more homes locally, regionally and nationally.

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