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Which Way, L.A.?

Clerks Strike at the LA Ports

Clerical workers at the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles are few in number, but this week they've demonstrated the power to shut down two mighty engines of Southern California.

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

Clerical workers at the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles are few in number, but this week they've demonstrated the power to shut down two mighty engines of Southern California. We get an update from Brian Sumers, who covers the ports for the Daily Breeze, and Kristen Monaco, Professor of Economics at California State University Long Beach, who specializes in transportation and labor issues.

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Brian Sumers

    editor-at-large for the travel industry publication Skift

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    Kristen Monaco

    California State University Long Beach

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