Truckers Strike on the West Coast

Truck drivers who transport freight out of the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach announced they will strike against four ground-shipment companies this week on the grounds of illegal misclassification. According to the drivers, the companies are guilty of wage theft as they consider the truckers to be independent contractors rather than employees with the right to union representation. The Huffington Post reports a joint statement made by the drivers stating, “The companies treat us like regular employees but compensate us like independent contractors.”

Approximately 500 truck drivers work for the four companies collectively, and it is expected that most of them will participate in the strike this week. This could have a significant impact on port operations, although it is too soon to tell how much disruption the strike may cause.

We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates accordingly.