The Port Division monitors the economic impact of federal and port activities on current port Teamster members and assists local unions in expanding Teamster power in our ports. With a strong presence on the waterfronts, Teamster members and truck drivers work operating boats and ferries, hauling containers and bulk cargo and in manning the waterfront warehouses. The division also organizes campaigns to insure Port workers share in the wealth created by today's booming global economy and vigorous international trade. Port Teamsters delivered copies of the Port Truckers Bill of Rights to port administrators in New Orleans and Portland, Oregon. Throw in tolls, bobtail insurance, meals, tags, highway use fees and Thomas' expenses outstrip his income as a port container hauler.
Truck stops can raise the price of food.
Garages can raise their hourly rates. Oil companies can raise the price of fuel. Everybody can raise their rates. But I can't.