Baltimore Union fears loss of 2 400 jobs on bridge collapse

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'Getting them on the payroll, and keeping their families fed, putting food on the table is my first and foremost thought on my mind.' Scott Cowan, president of the labour union’s Baltimore local, said.

The Baltimore bridge collapse is poised to leave thousands without work and there’s no firm plan yet about how to help them, the local president of the International Longshoremen’s Association said.

“It’s a very good job with very good benefits, and family-sustaining,” he said. But “they are daily-hire jobs. They are not guaranteed jobs.” He didn’t estimate how long it will take to remove the debris. Coast Guard Vice Admiral Peter Gautier said salvage teams will first have to remove remains of the bridge from the ship, then refloat the vessel and move it. After that, they can reopen the port.

 

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